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3 Ways to Avoid Ruining Your Dog

In the same way that parents of human kids take steps in those early, impressionable years to raise happy, healthy, and confident...

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RECALL: 9 Lots of Dry Dog & Cat Foods Recalled After at Least 28 Dog Deaths

On December 30, 2020, Midwestern Pet Food, Inc. recalled certain lots of Sportmix dog and cat food products after reports of at least...

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Pet Owners Beware: Cancelled Celebrations Will Bring Fireworks Closer to Home on New Year’s Eve

By Abbey Nickel, Purdue University The COVID-19 pandemic has caused cities and counties across the country to cancel their public fireworks displays,...

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Cold Weather is Kicking In: Caring for Paws and Pads in Winter

The winter months are here — and it’s time to take care of your pets’ paws so they stay comfortable, prevent snow,...

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Exercise Your Dog Indoors with these 5 Bad Weather Boredom Busters

In the winter, it gets too cold, in the summer, it’s too hot, and in the spring, it gets too rainy! As...

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Dog Hair Everywhere? How to De-Shed Your Dog at Home

Unless you’re the proud parent to a rare hairless breed, you’ve dealt with dog hair at least a time or two. As...

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10 Ways to Make the Winter Holidays Safer for Your Dog

Winter weather is in full swing for many parts of the country and holiday decorations are starting to go up everywhere! It’s...

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Chag Sameach! Beware These 7 Hanukkah Dangers for Dogs

The evening of December 10, 2020 begins the first day of Hanukkah, the 8-day Jewish “festival of lights” celebrated with nightly lighting...

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Dietary Tips & Advice For Dogs Who Need A Low Protein Diet

There can be specific issues that force dog owners to choose a low protein diet for their pooch. Kidney disease, which is...

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Bringing Home A New Rescue Dog? You’ll Want To Know The 3-3-3 Rule

So you’ve adopted a dog – congratulations! You’re probably feeling happy, excited, and a little nervous. Obviously, you want your new pooch...

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Choosing the Right Grooming Tools for Your Unique Dog

Whether your dog is long-coated, short-coated, or double-coated; fluffy, puffy, or scruffy; neatly trimmed or au naturale, the variety of grooming tools...

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How To Keep Your Dog Safe In The Kitchen

There’s a good chance you’re reading this because you live in one of the over 63 million households in the United States...

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Why Some Good Dogs Go (Awfully) Bad

by Cheryl Roy Every so often, there is a story in the news about a family dog that turned on a child...

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6 Things All Dogs Should Have in Their Toy Box

Dogs learn through play – with their littermates, their packs, or their people. Playtime helps them understand the rules of socialization, how...

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Labs, Frenchies and Doxies Became ‘Chonkiest’ Breeds During Lockdowns

A platform for dog-friendly holidays has revealed which dog breeds piled on the most pounds during lockdowns, with Labrador Retrievers, French Bulldogs,...

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A Closer Look at Your Dog’s Most Useful Feature – His Nose!

Take a closer look at your dog’s amazing sense of smell – and keep those awesome olfactories in tip-top shape through nose...

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Using Cannabis for Dogs to Treat Allergies and Skin Irritations

Like humans, dogs, too suffer from allergic reactions. These allergies can be very exasperating, causing symptoms like itching, swelling, and discomfort. Some...