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The PetDT Editorial Team manages and maintains our library of legacy pet care content. With experience across a wide range of pets, including dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, and reptiles, the team works to review and improve older articles so they remain accurate, clear, and helpful for everyday pet owners. As PetDT continues updating inherited content, articles credited to the Editorial Team will be reviewed by Mike or Melissa during the update process.
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In the first few weeks of their lives, puppies will undergo a few sets of injections. These injections help to protect them against highly contagious canine parvovirus. That being said, it is not 100% reliable, however, having shots at 6 weeks old, followed by another at 8 weeks, and another at 12 weeks will protect yo
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Canine diabetes isn’t too dissimilar from human diabetes. With good care and a treatment plan, a diabetic dog can still live a long and somewhat healthy life. To put it bluntly, canine diabetes isn’t a death sentence. There are a couple of factors that could lead to considering euthanizing your diabetic dog. In most ca
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Is there anything worse than your dog letting out a fart so rotten it makes your eyes water? They always seem to happen at the worst possible times too. Whether you’ve got old friends over for a dinner party or you’re trying to impress the in-laws with your new home, your faithful pooch will do their very best to steal
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Have you ever had a puppy play date, and you noticed that one of the dogs got too excited and tried to bite the other’s ears? Most of the time, it is just innocent fun and a sign that your dog is excited, but in other cases, it can be a little more serious. Either way, you will want to stop your dog from exhibiting thi
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One thing you might never leave home without is a small box of Tic Tacs. These minty treats are very small and are great for freshening up your breath in the morning. However, if you have a dog, then you might be wondering if you can give them one of these to freshen up their stinky breath in the morning. In short, the
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Shih tzus are one of the most common breeds of brachycephalic dogs out there. Their flat little faces and snouts make them endearing for many prospective dog owners. There’s also another thing that’s noteworthy about brachycephaly dogs – they usually have significantly smaller litter sizes than many other dogs. These d
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Nobody wants to find out that their dog has epilepsy, but unfortunately, it can happen to your dog. If your dog has been diagnosed with epilepsy, then things might get a little bit more difficult than usual. It is not pleasant to have to watch your dog go through seizures, and it can often leave you feeling completely
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The warm summer months can make it difficult for your dog to enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep. As standard dog beds are placed directly onto the ground, they will often trap the warm air underneath, and this can cause your dog to overheat. As suggested by its name, an elevated dog bed lifts your dog off the floor. As
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As we all know, dogs will often eat anything that they see as appetizing. Whether it is the excrement of other dogs, plastic cartons, or tree bark, your dog will tuck into anything, even if it is inedible! If you are a fan of walking your dog near the lake, then you’ll probably be aware of goose poop that is littering
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Yes, a maltipoo is a great breed of dog. This type of dog is a cross-breed between a Maltese, and a toy/miniature poodle, and the maltipoo breed takes all the great aspects of its parent breeds. Maltipoos are gentle, affectionate, and loving. This is why they are very commonly used as companion dogs for couples whose k
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If you have decided to spay your dog, then you will have noticed that the veterinarian has a lot of advice on how to care for it after the operation. Mostly, your dog will need to rest, recover, and be looked after for a few days. This is mainly because your dog may feel groggy, confused, and dazed after going under ge
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Breeding a dog relies on its heat cycle. Breeders and budding dog grandparents alike will often look for a safe way to fasten their dog’s heat cycle so they can get to breeding, and unfortunately, there are ways to do this. The heat cycle in a dog is different from a regular human menstrual cycle, as dogs can’t be brou
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There are few things as good in life as cuddling up on the couch with your furry best friend. Whether it is for an afternoon snooze, or during a movie, having some quality time snuggling your dog can be a great way to relax, chill out and feel a sense of serenity. What is even nicer is feeling your dog rest their head
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Yes, typically, huskies will get calmer with age. This is often the case with the majority of dog breeds, especially as they come out of the puppy stages.Huskies were originally bred in order to pull sleds in the colder regions of the United States and Russia. Given this, they have a great amount of strength and a high
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Sometimes, our dogs truly are our best friends. Dogs are loyal, loving, and affectionate and quickly become a part of your life that you will never forget. There are few things as perfect, content, and calming as curling up on the couch with your furry friend. We love our canine companions! We pet them, rub their belli
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Some dogs seem to smell the moment they step out of the groomers, while others rarely need a wash or bath. There are a few different reasons why dogs end up smelling bad. Some of these issues are chronic, and others are just circumstantial. Often, dogs stink when they roll in something bad like fox poop or they get spr
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Yes, dogs can go blind quickly. There are lots of scenarios in which a dog could lose its eyesight, and these can occur slowly over a lengthy period of time, or it can be very sudden. Even if your dog has been progressively losing their eyesight for a while, it can be difficult to spot this until they have lost it comp
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Picture this. You’re enjoying a delicious roast dinner, and you look behind you. There, you see your dog looking at you, begging you to share just a little bit of that chicken. You think about sharing that chicken skin with your dog but you hesitate – is it good for your dog to eat chicken skin? The truth is that while
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We’ve all heard the jokes and the rumors that dogs can only see in black and white. Even in movies when we see things from a dog’s perspective, filmmakers often play that part in black and white, but this is not strictly true. For years researchers and veterinarians believed that dogs could only see in black and white,
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Many of us worry about leaving our dogs at home on their own, so we leave the TV on for them so they don’t feel so lonely. This is such a popular technique that there are even TV channels dedicated exclusively to doggy TV. While many people swear by this technique, there are many who believe that dogs can’t actually se
