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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Dog Tips

Does Your Pet Drink Tap Water? Please Heed This New Warning

Combined with the high amounts found in 8 out of 10 pet food brands, a 10-pound puppy would be exposed to 3.5 times the EPA's standard for this mineral. Larger pets would get even more. And more is not good as excessive exposure may be linked to bone cancer and 16 other serious conditions.
— 5 min read
pet hospice
Dog Tips

Are You Ready for These Seven Key End-of-Life Choices?

How do you know when it's time to say goodbye? As pets get older, the human-animal bond gets stronger, so it only becomes more difficult to make that final decision. This seven-point scale can help you know when it's time to stop asking your pet to bear the burden of living and unbridle his body.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

The Effective Pain Treatment Your Vet May Not Want to Talk About

Studies show it's useful for managing pain and mobility problems due to arthritis, and pet owners are even reporting success with anxiety, behavior issues and seizure disorders. But don't expect your vet to suggest it or even discuss it with you. Here's what you need to know about its safe usage.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

Do Dogs Dream?

If your sleeping dog suddenly twitches and whimpers, don’t be alarmed — chances are they’re probably off to dreamland. Here’s what you need to know about dreaming in dogs.
— 5 min read
pet acupuncture
Dog Tips

Wonderful for Your Pet, but Shunned by Traditional Vets

Still shunned by traditional medicine. Yet statistically, 25% of dogs respond splendidly to it, another 50% enjoy dramatic success. It even saves animals from a lifetime of paralysis and probable euthanasia - restoring their ability to walk, and so much more.
— 5 min read
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