Dog Tips

These comprehensive articles can guide you through the ups and down of dog ownership, from proper nutrition and exercise to training and grooming. Read through all the tips here to keep your pooch happy and improve their longevity.

Dog Tips

Nontoxic Therapies to Help Relieve Your Dog's Pain

Natural pain relief options can often be effective for mild to moderate pain, with or without other pain medications. These nontoxic therapies work at the root of your dog's pain instead of masking symptoms by acting on her nervous system, reducing inflammation and boosting circulation.

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One of the Best Ways to Help Homeless Dogs

When you do this, you save at least one - if not two - precious lives. Plus, it allows you to take a stand against pet stores, puppy mills and irresponsible backyard breeders. Here's how to turn it into one of the most memorable experiences of your life.

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The Best Tumor-Fighting Foods for Pets

Chances are, if your dog or cat develops a tumor or other malignant condition, your vet may suggest feeding this soon-to-be-released pet food. Here's why following that advice may be a serious mistake, and what I recommend feeding instead, along with eight immune-enhancing add-ins.

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What We're Learning From the World's Smartest Dog

With a 1,000-plus word vocabulary, Chaser may be the most important dog in the history of modern scientific research. While dogs can develop the mental capacity of a 2-year-old toddler, she has learned more than three times the number of words. What's the secret sauce in her specialness?

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How Dogs 'See' the World and Sense Your Mood

Finally, there's proof of what dog parents have suspected for a long time. Your dog can sense your mood, know when you are stressed, feel happy or frightened. But how does that affect your dog's long-term well-being? Can your emotions cause disease - and even tumors - in your dog?

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Count the Ways Your Pet Loves You

It's Valentine's Day, and for most owners, their pet holds a special place in their hearts. Today, show your pet how much you care - and be sure to recognize the sometimes hidden (or even offensive) ways she shows you you're the center of her world.

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Traditional Spay-Neuter Shouldn’t Be the Answer for Every Dog

It's time to consider broader use of alternative sterilization procedures that don’t remove the ovaries or testes, especially for large and giant breed dogs.

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How to Protect Your Pet From Vaccine Damage

Many conventional veterinarians believe dogs and cats should be regularly vaccinated, and pay little to no attention to vaccine adverse effects which can and do happen. Worse, these vets ignore the long-term effects of vaccines which can have lethal consequences. Know the red flags of vaccinosis.

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Which Do Dogs Prefer — Treats or Praise?

Ever wonder what can motivate and reward your pet the most? This study, which looked at the brains of 15 dogs as their owners either praised them or offered a food treat, sheds fascinating light on the question. How would your dog respond?

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