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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Don't Fall for the 'No-Grain’ Trick by Some Pet Food Makers

Maybe it's time to quit listening to these 'experts' at all, given the propensity for harm from their skewed advice. They should know better, but they exchange the truth for a lie. Please don't be a pawn in their hocus-pocus any longer.

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The 7 Symptoms of Lyme Disease: Is Your Dog Infected?

Lyme disease has become prevalent in many areas of the US, and all it takes is one tick bite for your dog to become infected. While not every dog will show clinical symptoms, one form of Lyme can be fatal. Know the seven symptoms of Lyme disease so you can get your dog the help he may need.

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Why Does Your Dog Scoot?

If your dog has started dragging or scooting his bottom across your floor or outside on the grass, one of these three things may be going on that's causing him discomfort. Or worst-case-scenario, it can be an anal gland tumor.

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Don't Ignore the Early Signs of This Aggressive Tumor

A devastating illness that hits 8,000 to 10,000 pets per year, the early symptoms can be subtle and hard to recognize. Pay close attention as your pet grows older, especially if he falls into one of these high-risk groups. Plus, what to do if you can't or won't do surgery.

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What Many Owners Don't Know About Their High Energy Dog

Is your active dog truly 'hyperactive' or is she displaying doggy behaviors normal for her breed and trying to get her needs met? This at-home test can tell you if your dog is truly hyperactive. Plus, know the two things unique to very active dogs: an amino acid deficiency and altered gut bacteria.

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These Actions Can Emotionally Scar Your Dog for Life

Depending on a dog's age at the time of this trauma - or even innocent mistakes - it can take a long time, or even a lifetime to recover. They may show their fearfulness in any of these 8 ways. But here are 5 great ways to provide safety and reverse the damage.

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Pet Vaccine Hesitancy: Are the Concerns Real or Baseless?

Over half of all US dog owners are now skeptical about vaccinating their pets, and while some experts blame it on the pandemic, it's not a new trend. Should you be concerned about vaccinating your pet? Facebook suppressed my post on the subject, so I'm repeating it here for you to read.

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8 Signs Your Dog Needs More From You

How do you know if you're spending enough quality time with your pet? There are 8 subtle, yet clear signs that your canine companion needs more of your time and attention. How to know when it's time to slow down or put aside your phone or tablet and give your pup more TLC.

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Protect Your Pet From One of the Worst Veterinary Mistakes

Be on guard - too many veterinary practices still make this careless mistake that can have potentially devastating results for your pet, including long-term side effects. If your veterinarian suggests this, here's how you should respond and request before doing anything else.

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