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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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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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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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Bird Flu Found in Raw Pet Food
With cases on the rise, there’s growing curiosity about whether pets can be affected by avian influenza—commonly known as bird flu. The short answer is, yes. Several cats recently fell ill or died from avian flu after consuming commercial raw pet foods in multiple states. The FDA is urging raw pet food manufacturers to revisit…
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Do Dogs Get Lice
Lice are pesky parasites that most people associate with cases of head lice in schoolchildren, but they can also affect pets. Dogs, like humans, can be infested by lice, though it’s relatively rare compared to other parasites like fleas and ticks. Loving pet parents need to be aware of the symptoms of a lice infestation…
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Affordable Veterinary Care
It’s no secret pet ownership can be costly. In 2023, Americans spent over $38 billion on care and products from veterinary services. Vet care for your furry friend can be a significant expense, especially when unforeseen medical issues arise. Not everyone has enough money saved for that proverbial rainy day, let alone vet insurance. However,…
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Portion Perfect: How Much Should I Feed My Dog?
How do you measure your dog’s food? Are you a stickler for detail, and use a perfectly calibrated kitchen scale to determine the amount of food your four-legged friend needs daily? Or, do you keep your dog’s bowl filled and let them decide how much they eat? Most pet owners fall somewhere in between these…