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

What If Your Dog Attacks His Food Like It's His Last Meal?

Most dogs are highly motivated by food. But some eat it WAY too fast, creating risk of choking or developing a life-threatening condition. Fortunately, here are 10 great ways to help your dog join the 'slow food movement' ... any of which could help save his life.

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The Real Reason Dogs Eat Poop — and How to Make Them Stop

They don't do it because they think it's yummy or to gross you out. But there are a number of reasons why they might do it. Address the root cause, of course. But what you really want to know is how to stop this bizarre behavior. And there's really only one answer for that.

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Don't Feed This to Your Puppy — Could Lead to Hip Dysplasia

It may be well-intentioned, but this feeding mistake can lead to painful arthritis that can shorten your pup's lifespan. What to look for on the label so you don't accidentally predispose him to painful joint degeneration.

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Why Yearly Blood Work Isn't Just an Option, It's a Necessity

Just because your pet looks healthy and is eating and acting OK doesn't mean there aren't problems brewing within. By taking this proactive approach, you can help identify and resolve developing issues before they advance to full-blown disease.

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How to Support Your Pet’s First Line of Defense

Want a back-door approach to help keep your pet healthy and protected from foreign invaders? Many pet parents don't realize the power in this strategy that reaches a whopping 70% of their pet's immune system. Just make sure the approach you choose meets these five criteria.

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What Never to Do for Your Melancholic Dog

Is your dog looking sad or even depressed? Don't make this mistake. It could backfire in a major way, and you certainly don't want that. Here are 5 ways to help him or her without sabotaging your own well-intentioned efforts.

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Does Your Dog Suffer From Sleep Apnea?

It's common in humans, so why not dogs, too? Researchers recently set out to discover how often it occurs with dogs, using the same neckband designed for human sleep apnea studies. Finding striking differences among breeds, here are the ones most affected, and the reason why.

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Spritz Your Pet with This Kitchen Staple Today to Avoid Fleas

No one likes fleas. But that doesn't mean you need to douse your pet — and by extension, yourself and your children — with chemicals. Just grab this from your kitchen cabinet, mix with water and spritz it on your pet before heading outside. Fleas hate the smell and taste.

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Ignoring This Canine Eye Condition Could Lead to Blindness

As alarming as it is to first notice this condition in your pet's eyes, not acting swiftly could be a big mistake. Find out why cherry eye, or prolapse of the lacrimal gland inside the third eyelid, requires prompt professional attention for the sake of your pet's eyesight.

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