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

Don't Dismiss These Five Signs of Pain from Your Pet

Your pet can't tell you she's in pain, so you may remain blissfully unaware of her trouble. What's more, they hide pain so as not to appear vulnerable to predators. So if your pet shows any of these five signs, don't shrug it off without further investigation.
6 min read
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Dog Tips

FDA's Dire Warnings Create a Laughingstock

They did their utmost to disseminate their propaganda and try to scare you. Yet, you'd be stunned by the degree to which it's having the opposite effect. The numbers are simply staggering. So are these survey results. So which camp are you in?
7 min read
flea and tick treatments
Dog Tips

Banned for Outdoor Use, yet Still Allowed for Use on Pets?

These chemicals are so toxic, they were banned - or at least restricted - for agricultural use. Yet the year after the complete ban of one of these chemicals, massive amounts were sold for the domestic pet market. Now, pets and the environment are paying the steep price.
5 min read
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Dog Tips

What Makes Your Dog Get 'the Zoomies'?

Dogs can experience a phenomenon described as 'the zoomies,' when a dog suddenly dashes back and forth or around in circles with no perceptible destination. There's a term for it nowadays: frenetic random activity periods, also known as FRAPs.
6 min read
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Dog Tips

Dog Age Chart: Forget the 7 Years to 1 Myth

Dogs age astonishingly fast in the first year of life, and from there splits off into size and breed differentials. But you can influence the outcomes more than you think, with these five longevity tricks. Check this chart for your dog's human age today, then proactively enhance his life span.
5 min read
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Dog Tips

How Many of These 11 Pet-Feeding Tips Do You Follow?

A certified canine nutritionist wrote this article on pet feeding. So, how many of her tips are on track, and how many are untrue? You'll want to pay special attention to points 2 and 3 — some of the most widely ignored pet-feeding practices on earth. Start doing them today.
7 min read
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Dog Tips

5 Steps to Teaching Your Dog Fun Nose Work

Suitable for any dog, young or old, this fun training is designed to build confidence and focus, and provide an effective way to keep your dog fit and healthy through mental and physical exercise. Great for reactive, hyperactive, injured or shy dogs.
5 min read