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

This Common Condition Can Shave 2 1/2 Years Off Your Pet's Life — Yet Many Are Completely Oblivious

Sadly, it affects 52.6% of dogs and 57.6% of cats, and can lead to an array of conditions. It can even make your pet arthritic and unable to get around. There are posh solutions to address the problem, but do you actually need to spend that money to keep your pet healthy?

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Does Your Pet Get the Zoomies at Night? Their Meridian Clock Might Be Off

If your pet is hyperactive at night, it could mean that their internal clock is misaligned. Here's what you can do to solve this issue and bring your pet back on schedule.

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The Silent Threat in Your Pet's Bladder (and Why It Can Go Undetected)

If your pet shows symptoms of this common disorder, you must act urgently to avoid a serious complication. While prevention is the best strategy, the good news is that there are ways to treat it.

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Don't Fall for This Dangerous Feeding Practice

This practice is growing in popularity, even though dogs' and cats' bodies weren't created to survive this way. Depriving them of this basic need could cripple their healing potential and ability to function optimally.

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The No. 1 Overlooked Cause of Pet Anxiety (and What to Do About It)

If your dog is nonstop barking, has a poor appetite, or exhibits destructive behavior, these may be signs of anxiety that need your attention. The problem may not be solely emotional, but also physical. Here are some strategies to help your pet cope with stress.

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Still Feeding Kibble? At Least Choose This Less Revulsive Brand

Slate article depicts the gross, stomach-flipping junk that passes as your favorite four-legged family member's food. You'd never dream of eating it yourself, so skip it for your pet too. At a minimum, use this ethically sourced kibble brand with no Chinese ingredients.

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This Breed Is So Damaged These Pups Can't Even Fit Through the Birth Canal

It's a travesty what breeders have done to these wonderful dogs, and sadly, the DNA damage may not be reversible. Known for bad breeding practices, many are in constant pain and can't eat normally or even walk due to inherited deformities.

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When That Little Tongue Won't Go Back In

Whether your dog's tongue-out smile is a part of their personality or something you must manage, your attention and care are important for their well-being. Here's what you should know about this condition.

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Think Your Pet Has Arthritis? This Could Make Him Puppy-Like Again

Arthritis is a progressive disease, proven again by the control group in this study. The controls continued to decline, versus those receiving this two-part treatment, which improved their paw strength and activity level in eight weeks. But there's one small caveat.

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