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

Itchy Pup? This Hidden Bug's to Blame

Is the reason for your itchy pet hiding in plain sight? If so, there are many steps you can take to eliminate these pests from your environment and relieve your pet's symptoms.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

Curious About Cannabis for Your Dog or Cat?

Dr. Rob Silver is a recognized authority on the use of medical marijuana in pets. Learn about the book Silver has written for cat and dog owners called 'Medical Marijuana & Your Pet: The Definitive Guide.'
— 4 min read
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Dog Tips

Why Your Dog Often Acts Like a Human

Intriguing results from the past few years show dogs are very distinct from us genetically. Yet they're more like us than the primates we're often compared to. Even Business Insider is onto this, revealing five great ways to form a bond with your dog that sticks like glue.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Is Your Dog's Bowl a Disease Trap?

Food has the power to harm or heal. By choosing the right ones and focusing on these five superfoods, you can add in nutritious, disease-fighting foods. By avoiding these others, you can help reduce the risk of malignancy for your pet.
— 11 min read
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Dog Tips

One of Your Dog's Top Abilities — Don't Scold Her for This

They're wired completely differently than we are in how they approach their world. So, to forbid this is to hijack one of their most vital abilities and rob them of essential info about their world. Encourage it instead. There's even a sport — a brilliant bonding activity — to enhance it more.
— 6 min read
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