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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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Boston Terriers are great house dogs due to their smaller size and affable personality. This friendly playfulness makes the Boston Terrier a good family dog, but they’re also a loyal companion for single person households. Boston Terriers aren’t particularly aggressive, and will generally be friendly with other dogs, a
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It is often said that a dog is the best friend a human can have. And there is truly something special about always coming home to a creature who seems to love you unconditionally. But is this really the case? Cats certainly seem to hold us in contempt and treat us like servants. But this isn’t the case with dogs. In fa
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If you’re interested in becoming a Shih Tzu parent, then it is important that you are aware of their health requirements before you commit to adopting one. New Shih Tzu owners or individuals who are simply interested in learning more about this breed might be wondering: what skin problems, issues, allergies, and bumps
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Everyone knows that when babies are born they have an umbilical cord that is attached to the placenta, but do dogs have the same? Dogs are quite similar to humans when it comes to reproduction, but how similar is the process? You might have noticed what you think is a belly button on your dog’s stomach, and naturally t
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Are you looking at possibly getting a mini Aussiedoodle to bring into your life? You probably now already that a Mini Aussiedoodle is not the same as a regular Aussiedoodle, right? You have probably also realized in your search for a dog, there are lots of things that you are going to need to consider before you buy on
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The popular old myth about cats and dogs being the best of enemies and the worst of friends, while being based on broad observation and very little else, wasn’t exactly built on a strong foundation of truth. We all know how much dogs love to chase cats and that cats are just as happy to put dogs back in their rightful
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Deciding when it is time to say goodbye to your dog is never going to be easy, but the best thing that you can do is to learn as much as possible about kidney disease, how it is going to affect your dog, and when it might be time to have them put down. This is a really difficult decision for you to have to make, but it
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Everyone loves to give their dog a little treat every once in a while! Perhaps you like to slip your dog a couple of chicken nuggets or french fries as they beg for it in the bag of your car. When they look at you with those adorable, big eyes, it’s hard to say no! With that in mind, though, that doesn’t necessarily me
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Who doesn’t love vanilla ice cream? We certainly do! However, it can be hard to enjoy your tub of ice cream when you’ve got the biggest pair of puppy dog eyes staring up at you. Dogs have their own unique way of getting us to share our food with them, and ice cream is often no exception. The important thing to remember
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Dogs are funny little creatures. But, they are also very loyal, loving and forgiving. Your dog will be your best buddy, and a friend for life. This is why we can really enjoy when our dogs lick us. Whether it’s your hands or feet, getting a few sloppy kisses off your dog can make you really feel like they love you as m
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There’s nothing worse than trying to keep your home clean, fresh and clear, and you have a dog that loves to mark its territory on your furniture! Not only is it gross and unsanitary, but it can be so hard to get the smell of dog pee out of fabrics! As dog owners, we truly love our little furry companions. But when the
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When you consider things that are poisonous to dogs, your mind might automatically jump to onions, garlic, and other human foods that are dangerous for our furry friends. But there are lots of other things that are toxic to dogs, including some insects. This can be a worry because so many dogs are very inquisitive whil
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There are so many foods that dogs try to get their paws on. Some are completely safe for our furry friends to consume. Some are not. Leave food out long enough and your dog will certainly have a sniff to see if it’s to their liking. One such food is Takis chips. It’s easy for these spicy chips to fall on the ground as
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It can be very frustrating when your furry friend is desperate to eat their way through everything. Spending your time and hard-earned money attempting to stop their chewing addiction will really start to add up the longer it goes on. That’s why it’s better to stop chewing in its tracks by buying a bed that literally c
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When you are picking out your next dog breed, a morbid thought might be lurking in the back of your mind: how long will it live for? You can’t be blamed for thinking this, as you quickly become attached to your pet and will want them around for as long as possible. There are many different types of dog breed, some of w
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If you’re looking for a friendly, family dog – then a Bernedoodle might be a breed that you want to consider. Bernedoodles are highly intelligent, sociable, goofy, and are an excellent addition to the family if you have children. However, if you’ve never heard of a Bernedoodle, then you might be wondering what there is
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If you own a dog, you’ll likely have been in a situation where they give you their best puppy eyes and beg for food. Whether this is on a long journey in the car or when dinner’s being cooked at home, it’s always difficult to say no. Unfortunately, dogs aren’t quite clever enough to know what’s okay for them to eat and
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Foxes are commonly found living in urban areas which does worry some dog owners when it comes to their beloved puppy’s safety. However, it might provide some solace that foxes do their best to steer clear from dogs at all costs. Red and grey foxes aren’t the confronting types, and therefore will avoid even small dogs t
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It’s incredibly exciting bringing your new puppy home, albeit slightly nerve-wracking to be responsible for looking after and taking care of another life. However, although it’s normal for puppies to sleep a lot, new dog owners might be wondering: why is my puppy sleeping so much and more than usual? In this article, I
