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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…
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Take Your Dog for a Fart Walk
No, really. There’s no typo in that headline. Fart walks are trending, and there’s reason to believe the activity comes with multiple health benefits. What Is a Fart Walk? The term “fart walk” was coined by cookbook author Mairlyn Smith in a viral post on the Tiktok social media platform. It’s simple: About an hour…
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Can You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks? Training The Senior Dog
If you think you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, we’ve got a lesson for you! You can train an old dog just as well as a young one. Senior dogs aren’t merely capable of learning; they thrive on it. Training can improve your older dog’s behavior, boost their health and happiness, and help…
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9 Creative Ways to Feed Your Dog Its Meals
As pet parents, ensuring our dogs are well-fed and happy is always a priority. But just like us, dogs appreciate a little variety in how their meals are presented. Not only does this make mealtime more exciting, but it can also provide mental stimulation and address specific health or behavioral needs. You can make breakfast…
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Why Do Dogs Eat Snow?
Dogs are curious and playful creatures. They may even frequently engage in a variety of behaviors that sometimes leave us questioning their motives. One such behavior is their tendency to eat snow, a habit that can seem strange to their human companions. Whether it’s during a winter walk, while playing in the yard, or even…
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How to Perform the Dog Heimlich Maneuver
Many dogs have an “eat first, ask questions” later mindset. Food, crumpled paper, and stray chicken bones on the street are all worth a taste in a dog’s mind. This sniff, snuffle, and gobble approach to foreign objects can lead to choking. Research shows veterinarians see 200,000 pets a year due to choking incidents. There’s…
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A Look Back: Meet Gino
Meet Gino, the 2022 Guinness World Records Oldest Living Dog. Gino is 24 years old now! Pet parent Alex was a sophomore at the University of Colorado when he decided to adopt Gino from the Boulder Humane Society. Gino is Alex’s faithful companion – always by his side for a little over two decades now.…
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Can Dogs Taste Food?
When it comes to mealtime, our furry friends can seem ravenous. Sometimes they inhale food so quickly that it’s hard to believe they can actually taste it. But can dogs taste food? And if they can, how do their taste buds compare to ours? The short answer is yes, your pooch does have the ability…
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How to Find a Lost Dog
My niece looked at me and asked, “Where’s Baggins?” I answered, “He’s right here,” and turned to where my fluffy American Eskimo pup had been sitting thirty seconds earlier. But he wasn’t there. I blinked, called “Baggins,” and looked around the yard. But there was no sign of my cuddly Eskie with the duster-like tail.…
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Why Is My Dog So Clingy
Does your dog follow you everywhere? Does he fix you with his loving gaze no matter what you’re doing? If your pooch clings to you so much and you’re starting to feel a little smothered, you may have a velcro dog. Such clingy behavior can be typical in some dog breeds. Clinginess might also stem from…