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.

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What Your Dog Really Thinks of 'Baby Talk'

Do you enjoy talking to your dog in a slow, high-pitched, singsong voice? Do you think he enjoys it? While the response from a puppy may be totally different, this study reveals what your dog might say to you if he could talk.

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The Right and Wrong Ways to Treat Diarrhea

For a long time, mainstream veterinarians have taken an aggressive approach in treating diarrhea in pets. Thankfully, that's now changing. Here's what experience has taught me about what works best in treating otherwise healthy patients with diarrhea.

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How Much Do Dogs Remember?

Dogs possess episodic memory, just like us humans. While we know dogs are clever, how much can they recall about specific events happening around them after they occur? This study deepens our understanding of how dogs remember not only their own experiences, but what you do, too.

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6 Odors That Can Spell Trouble

Your nose may be one of your handiest - and most sensitive - indicators of your dog's overall health. And any scent that falls too far out of the ordinary may be a cause for concern and a good excuse to see your veterinarian. If you notice any of these six smells or odors...

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How Your Lifestyle Affects Your Pet's Health

Did you know that dogs and their owners often share health habits - both good and bad? What you do and how you live your life directly affects the health of your pet. And now this survey of 3,298 people that included dog owners from around the world reveals who is more likely to have a healthy pet.

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The Dog Breeds Most Attached to Humans

We're learning more and more about how ancient dogs became domesticated. However, some dog breeds clearly remain more closely related to wolves and don't look to humans for help, while others have a higher level of attachment to humans and may be less fearful and aggressive.

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The Risks of Going Vegan for Your Pets

It can be confusing (at best) and downright dangerous to follow feeding advice handed out freely by an industry that will tell you anything just to sell its ultra-processed pet food. Find out what your dog or cat really needs to eat to thrive and some of the newest trendy ingredients to avoid.

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How to Help Your Dog Avoid Malignancy

While you can't alter your dog's genetics, there are many things you can do to help him avoid tumors and other malignancies. My No. 1 recommendation not only provides your dog with his best chance of avoiding malignancy, it could also help him live up to two years longer than others.

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7 Natural Therapies to Help Your Pet Heal

Whenever possible, I use plants, herbs, essential oils and other nontoxic substances to help my pet patients overcome illness and maintain good health. And these seven therapies are tops in my book for itchy skin, allergies, tummy issues, constipation, killing off bacteria and soothing anxious pets.

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