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 and cat compulsive disorders
Dog Tips

Could Your Pet's Cute Behavior Be a Sign of This Disorder?

What may appear to be funny or cute behavior in your dog or cat may not be normal at all, but a sign of a troubling disorder similar to one seen in humans. More common than many pet parents realize, this disorder can be inherited or simply triggered by something in the animal's environment.
5 min read
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Dog Tips

The Type of Music Found Calming to 85% of Dogs

Can you use music to help your dog relax when he's feeling anxious, tense or frightened? This type of music emerged as the clear winner in this shelter of 50 dogs to help them calm down and rest. Not a fan? This other type calmed about 85% of dogs in a home setting and more than half fell asleep.
4 min read
why do dogs lick you
Dog Tips

What Your Dog's Licks Really Mean

Do you know what your dog is thinking when he runs up and plants you with a wet greeting? Is it love and fondness or something else? You'll be surprised to find out all the different reasons why your dog may enjoy licking you.
5 min read
lethargy in dogs
Dog Tips

Why Does My Dog Sleep so Much?

Dogs are wired to sleep a certain number of hours each day, and older dogs require more hours of shut eye as they age. But how can you tell what's normal for your dog and what may constitute lethargy, a symptom of many disorders that can affect pets, including underlying illness?
4 min read
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Dog Tips

Breakthrough Supplement Treatment for Seizures in Dogs

Could a simple yet essential supplement have a significant effect on seizure frequency in dogs? Apparently so, according to this recent study out of Tokyo. All of the dogs experienced at least a 50% reduction in seizure frequency within only two to three months.
7 min read