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How to Get Your Dog to Eat Slower
If your dog devours food in seconds, you’re not alone. Many pet parents face this issue, often wondering if their furry friend is even tasting his meal. While it may seem harmless or even amusing, eating too quickly can cause significant health problems for dogs. Understanding why your dog eats fast and how to encourage…
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What Does ‘Complete and Balanced’ Mean for Your Dog’s Diet?
Proper nutrition is vital for your pup’s health. As a devoted pet parent, you want to provide the best possible balanced diet for your canine friend. With so many dog food options on the market, choosing the best one can be overwhelming. “Complete and balanced diet” is a phrase that is often seen on dog…
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America’s Newest Sweetheart: The French Bulldog
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), French bulldogs are America’s favorite dogs. Since 2022, Frenchies have beaten Labrador retrievers with the most AKC registrations. The breed’s goofy yet charming personality, wrinkled yet flat face, and small but sturdy body is easy to fall for. But like any breed, French bulldogs have their fair share…
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How to Tell If Your Dog Has Worms
Worms are one of those unpleasant but important topics every loving pet parent should know about. Parasites like worms can affect your dog’s health and, in some cases, even be transmitted to humans. Understanding how to identify, diagnose, treat, and prevent worms is key to keeping your furry friend happy and healthy. Let’s dive into…
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Rawhide Alternatives for Dogs
The truth is out about the dangers of rawhide chews, and the search is on for the safest, healthiest, and best rawhide alternatives for dogs. But with so many dog chews at pet stores and online retailers, it’s difficult to know if rawhide alternatives are any safer—or merely pose the same risks in a new…
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Can I Mix 2 Different Dog Foods?
As pet parents, ensuring your dog’s health and happiness is always a priority. One common question among dog owners is whether it’s safe to mix two different dog foods. The short answer is yes, but there are important considerations to ensure your dog’s diet remains balanced and beneficial. Why Mix Dog Foods? Mixing dog food…
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When Should I Neuter My Dog
Loving pet parents always want to do what’s best for their four-legged friends. In the United States, it is routine for pet owners to have their furry friends neutered or spayed. Neutering a male dog involves castration, while spaying in female dogs means the removal of ovaries and the uterus, something called an ovariohysterectomy. According…
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Reverse Sneezing in Dogs
Dogs sometimes make strange respiratory sounds that can be alarming. As loving pet parents, you don’t want to see your dog have any problems with breathing. Two common occurrences that pet owners notice are reverse sneezing and gasping. Understanding these behaviors can help you determine whether they require veterinary attention or are simply benign quirks.…
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Veterinarian Explains How to Do CPR on a Dog
Your dog is part of the family; you naturally want to protect them from harm. That includes preparing for a medical emergency requiring quick and appropriate action. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a good pet first aid skill every pup parent should know—it could literally save your dog’s life. While we hope you never need to…
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How to Get Skunk Smell Off Your Dog
“Baggins,” I called to my American Eskimo Spitz to come in. “Baggins!” I called sharper. Too late, he’d darted toward the neighbor’s house. You can guess what comes next. The skunk odor hit my nostrils before I saw the yellow markings on his white fur as he ran back to me, yelping. This was my…