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

The Worst Housetraining Mistakes Dog Owners Make

Housetraining problems rank high as a reason for dogs to be surrendered to animal shelters, as well as visits to veterinarians. In my experience, it's often due to dog parents viewing their pets as furry humans. Here are my four basic ground rules for housetraining any dog, young or old.

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Save Yourself the Heartache — Avoid This Crossbreed

This one is far better left unbred. Popular and lucrative, breeders often fail to mention the downsides - and there are many. By age 3, these animals are unhappy, stubbornly aggressive, urinate and defecate indoors, and do untold damage to everything you own. No wonder abandonment is so common.

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Is Your Pet Helping You Stay Mentally Sharp?

Can caring for a dog, cat or other animal companion for five years or longer actually affect your cognitive health? This study of 1,369 Medicare beneficiaries sheds light on one of the lesser known yet wondrous benefits of pet ownership, on top of the mental health benefits for people of all ages.

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Avoid This — Thwarts Your Efforts to House Train Your Pup

This common mistake is the No. 1 risk factor for failure to house train your pup. It's like shooting yourself in the foot and will frustrate you like crazy. In fact, it's a major culprit behind many dog relinquishments. So do these 4 things at the beginning, and live life with no regrets.

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The Popular Sources of Omega-3s That Fall Short on Benefits

These sources of omega-3 fatty acids are what's usually included in commercial pet food, but they don't provide the many benefits you expect from DHA and EPA. In one study, tests showed dogs supplemented with another source of omega-3s had much higher levels after only three weeks.

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Pets Are Dying Because Their Owners Aren't Aware of This

It's a tragedy, as almost 54% of the dogs and nearly 59% of the cats we consider our pets are at risk of an early death. The worst part? It doesn't need to be this way if owners would only acknowledge the truth about their beloved pet.

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How Your Dog's Food Influences Her Skin Health

If your dog suffers with dermatitis or itchy skin, it's important to discover the underlying cause and take a close look at the food you're feeding. This type of food activates the skin's immune defense system and the expression of genes that can help calm inflammation.

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The 'Stinky' Infection That Eludes Many Pet Parents

This common infection can persist undetected, as owners often chalk it off as a 'stinky dog smell.' However, the fungus can affect how your pet's immune system responds and trigger a systemic inflammatory cascade, resulting in extreme itching. Here's how to recognize and treat it.

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If Your Nauseous Pet Could Talk, She'd Ask You for This

Sometimes, our furry friends experience nausea and vomiting from a car ride, feeling anxious, or from an upset stomach. And it's just as miserable for them as it can be for you when you're feeling sick. Help them get relief fast with these five natural remedies, some you can fix right at home.

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