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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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When you’re walking around the house, you may notice that your dog follows one specific person around the house more than others. This can seem like rather odd behavior, but this is rather common in dogs. Why does your dog follow you and not your husband? Well, there are a few reasons. For instance, it could be that yo
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Does your dog get anxious when the sun goes down? If so, you’ll know all about just how stressful it can be for your pooch and how exhausting it can be for you as an owner. You’re not alone— many dogs have trouble settling down in the evening and it can be difficult to get a good night’s rest. While knowing that other
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Have you noticed that your dog makes a gurgling, bubbling, or strange sound when it is breathing or sleeping? The sound can be deep and raspy, as if it is coming from their throat. This can make you a little worried or wary about your furry friend, so you will want to find out what this means. While you are probably us
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No matter who you are or what breed of dog you have, we all want to think that we have the best-behaved dog ever to exist. They are our best friends, our cuddly buddies, and our partners in crime. We all probably believe that there is absolutely no reason why our pup shouldn’t be allowed to come on a shopping venture w
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Parvovirus is an infectious disease that can be very harmful and fatal to dogs. The majority of dogs who contract parvovirus are at a very high risk of becoming unwell, or dying. This is why it is so vital that you vaccinate your dog against the virus, to give them the best chance of living a healthy, happy and long li
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If you and your canine companion spend a lot of time swimming or boating, we highly recommend investing in a high-quality dog ramp designed for pools and boats. Best Overall Petstep Original Folding Pet Ramp Check Price on Amazon Check Price on Chewy Skamper Ramp Escape Ramp Check Price on Amazon Great Day Load-A-Pup 1
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As dog owners, we all know that our pooches think predominantly with their stomachs. So, when we let them off their leads outside, there’s every chance that they’ll find something to sniff and, more often than not, taste. One of the most common things for dogs to like eating is moss. These are small, non-vascular flowe
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If you have a dog, you will know that they will eat just about anything they can get their snout around. If it falls on the floor, if they find it outdoors, if it is in their general line of sight, then it is fair game for them to give it a good chewing on. This means that as a dog owner, we always have to have one eye
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So you’re going in for a cuddle with your dog, when all of a sudden you find his nose right next to your belly button. He’s sniffing away, happy as can be. Perhaps he’s even attempted to lick it too. It seems really strange, but it’s something a lot of dogs do. The question is why do they do it? What exactly makes your
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Parvo is a disease that is highly contagious and can often be fatal for young dogs, which is why it is really important to do your best to treat any areas that could be infected with parvo. It can survive for a length of time on outdoor surfaces, which means that there is a chance that it can affect other dogs, or on r
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Taking care of a newborn puppy can be a scary and uncertain experience. When first adopting or expecting a new puppy, you’ll probably find yourself brimming with burning questions. When do puppies start walking after birth? When do puppies start walking properly? When can I take my puppy outside? And a whole trove of o
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Everyone has heard about the saying that surrounds cats having nine lives, but does the same apply to dogs? If a cat is thought to have nine lives, then surely it is possible for a dog to have nine lives too. There are mixed beliefs and opinions when it comes to the number of lives that our beloved pets have, and this
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The biggest challenge for me is just knowing how to calm down – Desiigner Beagles are a breed apart and a law unto themselves, and anyone who has ever been fortunate enough to have one of these happy-go-lucky hounds in their life will tell you that life with a beagle is a non-stop adventure. They embrace everything tha
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“Zoonotic” is the term used to describe a virus or illness that can be passed from one species of mammal to another. Fortunately, you differ a lot from your dog in terms of genetic makeup, so there are only a handful of illnesses that you can catch from him. This means it’s usually safe for you to look after your pets
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It’s no secret that dogs are much better at smelling things than humans. It is said that dogs can smell up to 100,000 more than humans, which is pretty mind-blowing – especially considering the amount of nastiness they like to smell on walkies. As dogs can be trained so easily, they can be wonderful additions to the po
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There are many people that will feed their dogs the same food that they eat themselves, perhaps while sitting at the table after a meal, tossing the odd leftover to their begging pooch. More often than not, however, this is a mistake. Some foods may seem risk-free but are actually toxic for dogs, and can leave them suf
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As a dog owner, you already know that dogs will try to eat pretty much anything that they can get their mouths on. They are curious animals by nature, and they are also incredibly greedy. As a dog owner, if you had a cent for every time you’ve asked your family, ‘What’s the dog eating now?’, you’d probably be a million
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There is nothing worse than your dog limping or being in pain, and you don’t know why. It hurts our hearts to see our babies in pain, and frantically we begin searching to find some answers and insight. Especially when it comes to our English Bulldogs, these dogs have a range of health issues due to their breeding, and
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Pitbulls are a highly energetic, affectionate, and active breed that require a lot of daily exercise to keep them physically and mentally stimulated. If you’re new to owning a Pitbull or are interested in adopting one you might be curious to know: Why do Pitbulls get the zoomies and run around like crazy? In this artic
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Phoebe Buffay sang about smelly cats, but have you ever smelled a smelly dog? When a dog smells, everyone, including your neighbors a whole street away from you, will know it. Naturally, we all want our dog to smell like our favorite Yankee Candle, but that’s simply not possible. Your dog is going to absolutely reek du
