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Dog Tips

Relax? Or Hit the Panic Button When You See This in Your Pet

One of the best ways to spot serious medical conditions is to observe signs and symptoms in your body, or your pet's body. If your pet shows any of these symptoms, please do not ignore them. Because early action truly could save your pet's life.

Dog Tips

This Common 'Accident' Can Ruin a Dog's Confidence

Some owners fail to realize their dog is making this unsavory 'blunder' for medical reasons. In fact, your dog may be just as miffed about it as you are, making punishing her a very bad relationship-destroying idea. Check out these 8 triggers of the headache and how to fix them.

Special Species

One Dollar Snakebite Antidote — Courtesy of This Misunderstood Marsupial

Many people don't like the looks of these critters, especially their tails, but in the future, they could save you from a deadly snake bite. And possibly save you a ton of money too, as an alternative to other costly antidotes.

Dog Tips

9 Lifesaving Ways to Help Calm an Anxious Dog

Evidence suggests that the stress of living with a fear or anxiety disorder can negatively affect your dog's health and lifespan due to the over-release of the fight and flight hormone. Know the 10 red flags of anxiety and fear in dogs, what causes it to happen and useful tips to calm your pet.

Food Facts

Barley: Could This Everyday Add-In Be Failing Your Fur Baby?

If you check the label on your commercial pet food, you might see this ingredient listed, but can it do your pet good? Here's the real reason why it's a common part of their formula, and whether or not it's really harmless for your pet.

Dog Tips

These 10 Medications Are Poisonous for Pets

Many pet parents have no idea these can cause serious illness or even death for their pets. Since they're the cause of nearly half of all pet poisoning cases, you owe it to your beloved dog or cat to be in the know.

Dog Tips

What's That Foul Odor? 7 Reasons Your Dog Stinks — And How to Fix Them

Dogs get blamed for the craziest things — like foul smells. Honestly, your dog shouldn't stink. He may not smell like roses or baby powder, but shouldn't smell like Fritos, rotten fish, or bad breath. And hopefully you'll never suffer with the stench of No. 7 on this list either.

Cat Tips

This Single Daily Decision Could Make or Break Your Precious Pet's Health

You make this choice for your pet every single day, and it has a major impact on her health. Messing it up can lead to a range of health issues from obesity to chronic disease. But do it right, and you could revolutionize her health, well-being, and even devotion.

Food Facts

Avocado: The Green Goodie Your Pet May Secretly Need

A beloved fruit enjoyed everywhere, its unique composition of healthy fats may help promote optimal wellness for your pet, too.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Relax? Or Hit the Panic Button When You See This in Your Pet

This Common 'Accident' Can Ruin a Dog's Confidence

One Dollar Snakebite Antidote — Courtesy of This Misunderstood Marsupial

9 Lifesaving Ways to Help Calm an Anxious Dog

Barley: Could This Everyday Add-In Be Failing Your Fur Baby?

These 10 Medications Are Poisonous for Pets

What's That Foul Odor? 7 Reasons Your Dog Stinks — And How to Fix Them

This Single Daily Decision Could Make or Break Your Precious Pet's Health

Avocado: The Green Goodie Your Pet May Secretly Need

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