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How Long Do Dogs Live: Your Dog’s Lifespan

There's a question that every new or current dog owner will occasionally worry about: how long do dogs live? Many of us neurotic types begin...

Let’s Talk: Sharing Thanksgiving Dinner with Dogs

Today is the day! Thanksgiving is finally here. Keep the Thanksgiving safety tips that I shared last week in mind, and understand the dangers...

Do Dogs Have Feelings? Science Has the Answer

Most pet parents at one time or another have wondered: do dogs have feelings? Fortunately or not, this is a question that can be...

Farm-to-Table Dog Food is Now Available

Health food trends are constantly changing in the human world, and they are leaching over into the pet food industry as well. We’re beginning...

Sunday’s Recap: Heartworm Prevention in Dogs

Last week my column was about buying pet store puppies and all the dangers that come with it. The reason so many pet store puppies...

How Long Are Dogs Pregnant? A Guide to Dog Pregnancy Length

https://youtu.be/JwsVTghmgfE Maybe you're just curious, or perhaps you have a pregnant dog, and you don't know what to expect. No matter the reason, it's important to...

High-End Dog Food Is Fit for Human Consumption

The nutritional value of dog food has been under a lot of scrutiny lately. Pet parents are pushing for tighter quality control standards on...

How to Convert Dog Years to Human Years?

Most people have heard that one dog year is equivalent to seven human years. This is a very oversimplified way of looking at it....

How to Get Your Dog to Take Pills?

We all want to keep our dogs healthy and make sure their take their pet supplements. However, more often than not, our pets will give us a hard time...

Sunday’s Recap: Buying Pet Store Puppies

Summer is over, and we need to start thinking about preparing our dogs for cold weather. This is also a popular time of year...

Does Growing Up With a Dog Reduce A Child’s Risk of...

Having a family dog is great for children. Well, actually, it’s great for everyone in the home, but I’m a little biased. Growing up...

Why Are Dogs Eating Grass?

One common misconception about dogs eating grass is that they do it because they aren’t feeling well, and that leaves some dog owners to worry...

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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...