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What To Do If Your Dog Is Stung by A Bee?

I always feel so bad for my dogs when they are stung or bitten by hurtful bugs. I live in Maine, and we have large flies, mosquitos, wasps, hornets and many other bugs that will sting/bite our pets from time to time. Learning what to do if your dog is stung by a bee is first aid knowledge that every pet owner should have.

7 Winter Safety Tips for Pet Owners

Taking care of a dog is a lot of work, and it can be even harder in the winter months. Depending on your dog's size, coat type and age, cold temperatures could be a major concern. The weather will also pose it's own set of challenges. From snow, cold temperatures and the dangers of the holiday season, there are many winter safety tips for pet owners that you need to be aware of.

Do Dogs Have A Sense of Time?

Have you ever wondered if your dog knows how long you've been gone?  Or have you noticed that your dog misses you more when you've...

Is Peanut Butter Healthy for Dogs?

I’ve heard how crazy dogs are for peanut butter and decided to try it with my group. They’re generally not picky about what they eat...

No More Pain: Best Alternatives to Dog Shock Collars

Doesn't that dog shock collar hurt your animal? This is a common question that an exponential number of pet lovers nowadays begin to repeat...

How to Have A Dog In An Apartment: How To Prepare

Dogs are wonderful pets and bring many families a lot of joy.  If you live in an apartment and want to add a furry friend to...

The Complete Guide to Owning a Deaf Dog

If you have never owned a deaf dog, you may find the concept daunting. But the truth is that with a few tweaks in how...

Paralysis in Dogs: 5 Things to Do For Sudden Dog Paralysis

The brain, spine, nerves, and muscles all work together for our bodies and dogs' bodies to move.  Nerves transmit signals from the brain to the body...

How to Socialize A Dog With Humans: A Beginner’s Guide

An unsocialized dog poses the risk of becoming aggressive toward another dog, animal, or human. Dogs become aggressive due to fear. Socialization eliminates the risk of...

Dog Constipation: 12 Ways to Prevent and Treat It

Constipation in dogs may not be as common as diarrhea, but it still happens quite often in growing canines.  As a result, it's essential to talk...

How to Give a Dog Medicine

If your dog needs to take pills or supplements, it can be difficult if you don't know how to give a dog medicine. Here's a few actionable methods.

7 Ways to Keep Your Dog Cool in Summer

We're in the midst of another beautiful summer. For most of us, it's our favorite time of the year. For others, the sun and...

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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...