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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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Shih Tzus are a breed of dog that many people are interested in, but anyone that is looking to get this breed should be aware of the potential risks to their health that could occur due to their eyes being more vulnerable than other dogs. If you own a Shih Tzu and have noticed that their eyes are red or bloodshot, then
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One of the things that most beagle owners don’t talk about, but is nonetheless common knowledge among fans of this relentlessly happy and cheerful hound, is the way that they often smell. While it isn’t by any means the worst whiff that’ll ever assault your nostrils, the peculiar musk that a lot of beagles have can tak
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Do you have a dog that seems to follow you everywhere? Some dogs will become your shadow, and stalk you aimlessly around the house for hours. This can be cute, but sometimes they get in the way, or want to follow you into the bathroom and just sit and stare at you…which isn’t so cute. You may even notice that your dog
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Yes, you can wash your dog with Dawn dish detergent! Using the washing liquid can be an affordable and efficient way to clean your dog’s fur and skin, especially if you are in a pinch! While it will remove any dirt and grease from your dog’s fur, it’s also an excellent option for those looking for a budget remedy to ki
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Like most dogs, a bulldog will happily eat anything that you put in front of it. Their primal, wolf-ancestor instinct tells them to eat as much as possible as quickly as possible, as there’s no guarantee as to when their next meal will be. However, if you’re concerned about the amount of food your bulldog is eating, or
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The coonhound is a medium sized dog known for its great sense of smell and exceptional skill when it comes to hunting. They are also very loving dogs, and highly intelligent creatures. This is why they have become so popular among the homes of America. If you are thinking about getting a coonhound for yourself, then yo
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Have you ever looked up and realized that your dog is just gazing at you from across the room? Those eyes just seem like endless pools staring back at you…weird right? So, why do they do it? Dogs sometimes stare into space, or bark at nothing, and try to convince us that there are ghosts in our house, so does staring m
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Our furry best friends need a healthy, balanced diet, just like us. No matter what, we want the best for our dogs and this includes nutrition. The right food can improve your dog’s health and quality of life. The wrong food can be extremely damaging to your dog’s wellbeing. Just as all dog breeds have different dietary
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Owning a dog often comes with a variety of unpleasant smells, and one of the most obvious noted ones is the smell of fish. There are a few things that could explain why this fishing odor is occurring, and some of these reasons may be more serious than others. It can often be helpful to know when this fishy smell is a c
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There’s an old saying, “Dogs are people too”, and just like people, dogs can suffer from trapped wind, intestinal discomfort, and gas pains. And just like they can in people, canine gas pains can be caused by a number of different things, all of which can lead to the same level of distress and agony. A dog’s diet can l
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Min pins are relatively easy to train. They are highly intelligent dogs and it doesn’t take them very long to learn and respond to certain commands. However, as with all breeds of dog, the amount of time it takes to train a miniature pinscher will ultimately depend on how much time and effort the owner puts into traini
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If you have ever met a German Shepherd puppy, then you know how crazy they can be. German Shepherds are actually working dogs, so naturally they have a lot of energy to expel, and can be very high functioning and active. These types of dogs love having something to do, whether it is chasing a ball, running around, find
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Neutering is a big decision for owners to make, but it’s ultimately for the best. However, neutering is a serious procedure that requires a period of rest following, which means your dog will be housebound. For some nature-loving dogs, this can be a total nightmare – they’re already feeling sorry for themselves, and no
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Recognized the world round for their massively imposing size, Great Danes are hulking but loveable dogs. Their size often misleads people into seeing these giant breed dogs as frightening or threatening. The truth is Great Danes are the world’s biggest lap dogs. They are gentle, loving, and totally unaware of their siz
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Tamales are a popular dish in Mexico, Latin America, and the United States. If you have a dog in the home, you know how quickly they can gobble up food from the ground. You may have dropped a tamale on the floor and before you knew it, it had disappeared. If you suspect that your dog has eaten a tamale, it is often wor
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Every dog owner has stumbled over their pet, stepped on their paw, or shouted at them at some point. It is often followed by us profusely apologizing, but how do we know that this is getting through to them? Do they understand when we say sorry? It can be hard to deal with the guilt of upsetting them, but there’s no re
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German Shepherds are beautiful, loving, and loyal dogs that are really popular, but there are some colors that are rarer than others. You have probably commonly seen a German Shepherd that is a variety of different shades of brown, but you might not have known that there are also those with black or blue fur. If you ar
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If you are bringing a new puppy into your home, then you probably have an abundance of questions. Something that you might have been wondering about is what the right amount of water is for your dog to have on a daily basis. However, is it okay to leave water out all day for your puppy? Or is this something that you sh
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Whether you have just brought a German Shepherd into your home, or you are thinking about getting on in the near future, there are lots of things that you will need to know about them. Something that you will need to be aware of when you get any breed of dog is how much exercise they are going to need. All dogs require
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Deciding on which dog breed to get for your very first dog can prove to be more difficult than you had originally anticipated. There are so many different dog breeds to choose from, and this can make choosing just one quite hard. You will need to do lots of research to find the one that suits you the best, and we are g
