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Canine Vaccination

40% Pet Owners Believe Dog Vaccines are Unsafe

A significant number of pet owners in the U.S. refuse to have their dogs vaccinated despite experts' warnings and reminders. About 37% of dog owners...
Anderson Cooper Honors Fallen Police Dog in a Unique Way

Anderson Cooper Honors Fallen Police Dog in a Unique Way

Anderson Cooper is a well-known American journalist, television personality and author. He is probably best known for his gig hosting Anderson Cooper 360˚, a...
Fidobiotics Help Your Dog's Digestive System Function Properly

Fidobiotics Help Your Dog’s Digestive System Function Properly

We love them dearly, but dogs are gross. There is no way around it. They eat garbage, old shoes, cat poop, and so many...
Dog for Dog is Trying to Feed as Many Shelter Dogs as Possible

Dog for Dog is Trying to Feed as Many Shelter Dogs as Possible

The number of dogs living in shelters is steadily growing. Sadly, many shelters have gotten to the point of overcrowding and have to turn...
Help Your Dog Communicate with the Barking Mat

Help Your Dog Communicate with the Barking Mat

Our dogs scratch on the door when they need to go out. Don't get me wrong, I love the fact that they are house...
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18th Annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon Competition Result

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA—Fifty adorable sur-fur dogs competed in the Helen Woodward Animal Center's 18th Annual Dog Surf Surf-A-Thon competition held at the Del Mar...
New Canine Clothing Line Helps Decipher Breeds

New Canine Clothing Line Helps Decipher Breeds

If you bring your dog out of the house with you, chances are you’ve been asked what breed he is many times. Even if...
Petplan and Total Pet Care Partner to Offer Better Pet Insurance to Owners

Petplan and Total Pet Care Partner to Offer Better Pet Insurance to Owners

On May 30th a unique new partnership will be launching to meet the growing demand for high-quality healthcare for pets. Pet care company, Best...
Wait Until You See These Amazing Dog Super Hero Photos

Wait Until You See These Amazing Dog Super Hero Photos

Momo the American Eskimo is stealing hearts through her Instagram account, and now you can get to know the dog behind the photos. Momo was...
Man Adopts Dog Only to Discover That He’s Actually a Wolf

Man Adopts a Dog Only to Discover That He’s Actually a Wolf

An Arizona man was surprised to discover that the puppy he thought he’d adopted actually turned out to be a baby wolf instead. The...
Dog Owner Claims Beggin' Strips Don't Have Enough Bacon

Dog Owner Claims Beggin’ Strips Don’t Have Enough Bacon

Most of us have seen the funny commercials with the handsome golden retriever that’s searching the house for bacon. He knows he can smell...
Puppy Cake Creates People Food That is Healthy for Dogs

Puppy Cake Creates People Food That is Healthy for Dogs

People love their dogs. So much so that many of us treat our canine companions as well, if not better, than we treat other...

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Sasha the dog running on the beach

4 Tips & Tricks for Navigating Peak Flea and Tick Season

Here it comes... the dreaded peak flea and tick season. For us pet owners, while we love those sunny beach trips and walking in the...
Sasha in the car

Have Pet, Will Travel: Guide to Spring or Summer Trips with...

In Partnership with Merck Animal Health In my opinion, there's no better time to travel with your pet than in either spring or summer. The weather's...
Can I Afford A Dog

Can I Afford A Dog?

Owning a pet is expensive. It’s more than just planning for food and toys. If you’ve been asking yourself, can I afford a dog, here is everything you need to know. A big part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing for the endeavor financially. Creating a consistent budget can help you plan for routine expenses like food, treats and toys, as well as unexpected expenses like vet visits in the event of an emergency. Asking the question can I afford a dog is a very responsible thing to do. Many pet owners don’t plan a budget before adopting a dog, and that can get you into a lot of trouble.
how to get rid of a dog

How to Get Rid of a Dog: The Right Way

Are you faced with the challenging decision of how to let go of your furry companion? We understand that circumstances change. And even...
Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

One of the best qualities of our canine companions is their unwavering loyalty. Why are dogs so loyal? There are amazing stories about the unmatched loyalty of dogs - dogs that have sat on their owner’s graves, waited patiently for months for their owners to return from war and even stories of dogs walking thousands of miles to reunite with their masters.
Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a happy dog or friendly cat come running over to you looking for a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Why do pets make us happy? Pets do a lot more than just keep us company. The unconditional love that they provide us with is priceless and incomparable to any love that we get other humans.

Dog Names Starting With Z

Are you looking for dog names starting with Z? Well, you're in the right place! Getting a new pup would mean preparing for a new set...
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How Many Dogs Are Too Many?

We've all been there. Pet owners of one dog think, "Maybe I should get one more." Then, once you get the second dog, you'll...
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Can Dogs Get Sick From Humans?

If you have been caring for dogs for quite a while now, you must have known we can get sick from them. Rabies, giardia—name...
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed profile

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed Profile

Not a lot of people know about this breed, but the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not something you should ignore when you chance upon...