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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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Sometimes you wake up and find your eyes stuck together with what my mother likes to call “Fairy Dust”. The sandman has come and created a crusty little nugget in the corners of your eyes. It doesn’t even have to be night time. You could wipe your face after binge watching Netflix, and notice the hardened texture in be
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No one likes paying any more attention to their dog’s feces than they absolutely have to, but sometimes, something catches your eye that requires closer inspection. I’m writing this from experience, as recently, my floppy-eared mutt, Neptune, took care of business, and as I donned the bag and leaned down to deal with i
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If you are thinking of bringing a new dog into your home, you are going to need to learn as much information about the dog that you want as possible. Mini Sheepadoodles are amazing dogs to have, but they might not be for everyone, which is why it is so important to do your research before you go ahead and buy one. Not
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As a puppy owner, you’ll already have a feeding schedule established and are aware that you have to space your puppy’s meals out in accordance with their age. However, now your puppy is getting a little older you might be wondering: when do you switch a puppy to 2 meals a day from 3? In this article, I cover a general
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Getting a new puppy is exciting, but when bringing your puppy home for the first time or your dog has just had puppies, you need to be aware of their dietary requirements to ensure that they’re as happy and as healthy as possible. That being said, if you’re a new puppy parent you might be wondering: how long can a pupp
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It is never easy to have to decide when it is the right time to have your dog put down, but this could unfortunately be the kind thing to do if your dog is suffering. With a serious illness like lymphoma, eventually, the time might come where you may need to have your dog put down to stop them from suffering necessaril
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So, you’ve noticed a pink spot on your dog’s nose. Now what? Understanding changes in your dog’s nose color is crucial in the context of the dog’s overall health, as it can be related to potential health implications. The first step is to learn about all the different potential causes of a pink spot developing on a dog
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The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog – Mark Twain Mastiffs were made to be family dogs. They’re loyal, affectionate, and incredibly protective of the members of their family and territory, which betrays their ancestral roots, as they were originally bred to be guard dogs and still obey their primary ca
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Miniature pinschers are very energetic dogs, so they require a fair amount of exercise. This should be around 40 minutes a day. Try to get in a long walk every day, or two shorter walks, one in the morning and one in the evening. But walking doesn’t have to be the only kind of exercise. Energetic playing also counts as
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Boston Terriers can have sensitive stomachs and food intolerances just like any other dog breed. Even if a dog has no outright intolerance of certain foods, there are things that’ll make your Terrier itchy and gassy too. The sensitivity of a Terrier’s stomach can vary depending on the specific pet and their parentage.
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The last thing that anybody wants is for their beloved dog to develop a health issue, but this is unfortunately something that can be quite common with Australian Cattle Dogs. So, if this is the breed that you are looking at getting, it is important to be aware of some of the health issues that they may be at a higher
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If you are looking for a new dog to bring into your home, then you might have come across the name Mini Heeler throughout your search. This doesn’t give much away about the breed, as it is actually a nickname for the breed, rather than its actual name. If you have come across this breed, you are probably wondering what
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As an athletic dog breed, Boston Terriers can be hard to control on their leashes if they haven’t had the proper training. With that in mind, how do you train a Boston Terrier to walk on a leash? Like with any training, it’s best to start when the dogs are young. That doesn’t mean you can’t teach an adult Boston Terrie
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As humans, we have a much busier schedule than Boston Terriers, so there will be moments where you need to leave your dog alone. In those instances, it should be fine to leave them alone for a few hours at a time. Every individual dog has a slightly different temperament that may change how they respond to being alone.
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As a dog owner, you haven’t felt true pain until you’ve adopted a dog that refuses to go out in cold and wet conditions. Especially if you live in an area where it is cold and wet for most of the year. Thankfully, there is a wide range of breeds that not only tolerate the snow but thrive in it. Some breeds are even bre
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The family that you come from isn’t as important as the family that you’re going to have – Ring Lardner Where you came from, in most cases, is just as important as where you’re going. Who your family is, what they’ve done, and the impact they’ve had on you can help determine the person you’ll become and the direction y
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One of the best things about adopting a dog that no one ever seems to mention, or tell you about before you let your new best friend into your life, is the opportunity that it gives you to see the world as your dog sees it. Spending time with your dog, and seeing the world as he sees it, gives you a chance to recharge
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As a dog owner, there are very few things that are better than knowing that your dog adores you just as much as you adore him. Naturally, dogs cannot speak English, but they do know one way to show us that they love us: body language! You can easily tell if your dog is happy and loves you by looking at their body langu
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We few, we happy few, we band of brothers – William Shakespeare No line in the history of literature sums up the character of a beagle better than William Sahekspeares St. Crispin’s day speech from Henry V. Notoriously jolly hounds who thrive in the camaraderie of a pack environment, beagles are America’s fourth favori
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Owning a Husky can bring you a lot of joy and happiness, but like many breeds of dogs, they do have specific needs that you should be aware of. If you’re new to owning a Husky you might be wondering: Do Huskies like to sleep with their owners? In this article, I cover some key information about Huskies and sleep, from
