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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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Anyone who has a dog will tell you that you need to train them fully in order to have a happy and healthy relationship with your dog. Dogs are incredibly loyal, trusting, caring and loving creatures, and having a dog is one of the most rewarding things that you can do. What many people enjoy about having a dog is how o
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Broken toes are one of the most common injuries seen in dogs. They can occur anywhere and at any moment, as they’re usually the result of an accident. But the symptoms can often be difficult to diagnose. So, what should you do if you think your dog’s toe might be broken? This article will help you to determine whether
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Dog breath isn’t typically associated with a pleasant smell, but many puppy owners feel differently about the scent of their pooch’s breath. This is because young dogs have a distinct smelling ‘puppy breath’ that doesn’t always create an unpleasant stench like the majority of fully grown dogs. In fact, it often carries
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Sometimes getting a dog pregnant and allowing them to give birth is one of the most stressful things an owner can do. You’ll probably be thinking about how many puppies your Shih Tzu will have and how you can be sure that the birth goes as smoothly as possible. The gestation period for different dog breeds varies, alth
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We all know how nosey that dogs can be, especially when they are off the leash in your kitchen. So if you are serving sorbet and sherbet to your guests, then the moment your back is turned, chances are they’ll get stuck into this sugary ice cream. So what do you do when that happens? Sherbert ice cream is mixed with fr
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The Doodle. The Doodle is a remarkable thing, a breed composed entirely of a cross between a Poodle and a Something Else Entirely. Remarkably in demand as they’re renowned for being hypoallergenic (not always truthfully), they can be very chilled-out dogs, with a basic set of needs and a generally happy-go-lucky approa
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Changes in stool and urine can be great indicators of what is happening in your dog’s body. It can tell you if your dog is feeling constipated or even if they are nervous! But if you go to pick up your dog’s poop and see red, that can be really worrying. Sometimes you might even notice yellow mucus or even white dots!
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Raising a puppy is pretty exciting. There’s nothing quite like watching a puppy as he wiggles on over to you to give you some love and attention. It doesn’t come without its challenges, however. Anxiety can kick in if you’re a first time puppy owner and you aren’t quite sure about what’s normal and what isn’t. You may
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English bulldogs are one of the few breeds recognizable from their short stumpy tail and wrinkled skin. Seeing as not all dogs are born with short tails, this can lead people to wonder whether English bulldogs are born with short tails or whether they have been docked. Docking is an illegal practice in the UK, so you m
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It is not an uncommon sight to see a dog left outside a store while the owner has gone to buy some goods. Of course, the location and circumstances have to be safe to do so but all dog owners are made to believe that we can’t take our furry friends into stores with us. While this is true of most stores, some are more d
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Brussel sprouts are pretty divisive – you either love them or you hate them! Some people love to have them with a roast dinner, some people would rather throw them to their loyal pooch, who stares at them, begging them for a morsel of their dinner. Here’s something that you may not have asked, however – can dogs actual
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Doodle mix dogs’ popularity has grown exponentially over the years thanks to their friendly temperaments and their playful, fun-loving natures. From Goldendoodles to Labradoodles, there are plenty of breeds to choose from. However, while buying a dog from a Doodle breeder is one option, the better option is always to a
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Ah, the trouble of being a dog lover who is full of allergies. It’s not a fair world as it is, but especially if your body literally repels you away from owning a lovely fur baby. Whether you have allergies or another family member does, this doesn’t mean you can’t get a great dog that is ideal for families. Many small
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Seeing our beloved furry friends in pain is never pleasant, especially when there feels like there’s nothing we can do. Constipation is a common ailment in dogs, and whilst you may feel totally helpless, there are a number of things that you can do to help matters. Often, a simple dietary change or a digestive system b
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It’s often quite a long road to getting the Bernedoodle of your dreams. But if you’re ready, where are you going to get the dog you want? People don’t necessarily know where to source a Bernedoodle or a Mini Bernedoodle once they’re ready to commit to the grooming, the walking, and the training this intelligent breed d
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Biting is a natural behavior for puppies and should be expected as they are growing up. They are likely to grow out of this biting behavior as they get older. We go into more detail about the reasons why puppies bite below. Do not be alarmed if you notice your puppy biting you or objects around your home. There are man
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This is a question that has intrigued humans for many years. So much so that in 2001 a team of researchers at the Waltham Center for Pet Nutrition decided to do something about it. They created a jumpsuit for dogs with a special hole for the tail. We know you’re going to want to see it, so here it is. The dogs had to w
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Our canine companions are especially communicative creatures. Using their bodies (and quite often their bark!), they will very easily tell anyone around how they’re feeling. Traditionally, if their tail is between their legs, it isn’t good. For instance, if you were to describe a human friend coming to you “with their
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A single grape can kill a dog, but this is unlikely. If your dog weighs under 10 pounds, ingesting a single grape is a real cause for concern. The larger your dog gets, the less likely it is that a single grape can be fatal. Regardless, grapes and raisins are very toxic to dogs, and you should never allow your dog to e
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Yes. Some dogs do have the ability to kill a human, and some have. But the best way to prevent attacks by these dogs from happening is to always ensure that dogs are kept in a secure yard, inside a house, or on a strong leash. Unfortunately, not every dog owner does this, which increases the likelihood of a fatal attac
