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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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Coonhounds, as the name suggests, were bred to hunt for raccoons. There are many different breeds of coonhound. They include the black and tan coonhound, bluetick coonhound, Plott hound, and the redbone coonhound. They are an American-English breed with a stubborn temperament and a huge amount of energy. They have very
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If you think your dog may be suffering from symptoms of acid reflux, you should try to identify what’s causing the problem as soon as possible. This will allow you to get your dog the best treatment and make sure he’s feeling back to normal in no time. So, what is acid reflux? Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophagea
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If you’re lucky enough to have a staffy, aka an American Staffordshire Bull Terrier, you might be familiar with a behavior known as a puppy sit, frog sit or lazy sit. Your furry friend might sit in a way that looks like they’re cross-legged with paws touching. This is usually seen mostly in older dogs, as it can indica
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Absolutely! Being a particularly muscular breed, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, also called Staffy, or Stafford, has quite a lot of energy and will happily walk beside you all day long if they can. As a result, the length of their walk will probably depend more on your energy levels and available time This doesn’t mea
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As your dog ages, you may notice some cloudiness in its eyes. This can be a normal and expected occurrence in senior dogs. Seniors dogs are a lot more vulnerable to eye conditions so you must make sure that you don’t ignore the issue, and consult a vet before the issue worsens into a more serious disease. A common age-
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Although they’re not harmful in any way, tear stains can cause your pup to have a permanently woeful expression and can emit an odd odor if left undealt with for too long. Luckily, tear stains can be removed pretty easily. There are plenty of products currently on the market which claim they can remove tear stains and
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Some people can get into a routine of feeding their dogs late at night. While this can seem like a harmless habit, it is not always beneficial or good for the dog. Sometimes, it can feel unavoidable, whether you finish work late, have other commitments, get busy, or if your dog prefers to eat late at night. In this gui
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You may have started to notice that your dog has started trying to nibble on your nose as of late. It’s never aggressive – it’s usually just playful little nibbles with the front teeth and a quick lick! A lot of dogs do this, but many owners aren’t quite sure of the reasons why. Up until recently, we didn’t know either
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Even if you don’t necessarily see it explained in scientific terms, you’ll see the effects that dog urine can have on the health of trees all over your local area, whether that be a town or city, on the sidewalk, outside apartment buildings, or in any of the parks you live by. You should be able to work out from this t
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The diet of a dog is pretty straightforward. As long as they are getting fed regularly with food that contains all of their essential nutrients (as well as the odd treat) they will be happy. However, it is no secret that many dogs (in fact every single dog I have ever met) will eat whatever they can get their paws on.
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Having to say goodbye to a dog is really hard, and knowing when the right time is to do so can be difficult to decide. This is an awful decision for anyone to have to make, but it is often the right thing to do when your dog is suffering or has a poor quality of life. There are many different health conditions that dog
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Have you ever noticed that your dog will nip, gnaw, and bite at your ankles when you are walking? Whether tugging at your shoes, the cuffs of your pants, or nipping at your ankles, your dog can become a nibbling menace! Sometimes, biting at your ankles is just a puppy phase, and your dog may indeed grow out of it, but
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Yes, they do! In fact, many huskies don’t seem to shut up! Siberian huskies are an incredibly talkative breed. This doesn’t mean that they bark a lot. They actually bark much less than most other dog breeds. Siberian huskies prefer to howl, yap, whine, and ‘talk.’ They use all of these different sounds to communicate d
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I have good news and bad news. The good news is huskies rarely bark. The bad news is that they fill the barking deficit with a whole range of weird and wonderful sounds. Most dogs bark to draw your attention to something, or to scare off intruders and threats. Some dogs may also bark when they are distressed or nervous
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Miniature Pinschers will tend to weigh between 8 and 11 pounds. They are small dogs with huge personalities and buckets of energy. The best way to feed them is to give them 2 smaller meals per day. Experts tend to recommend around ½ ounce of dog food for each pound of body weight. It is very dangerous to their health i
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When a dog suffers with separation anxiety, this is not only tough for the owner, but it is very stressful for the dog too. It is important to note that separation anxiety can occur with all types of dogs and is not limited to a specific breed. However, there are some breeds that can struggle with separation anxiety mo
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They do not. Miniature pinschers, with standing up ears, have had their ears cropped. Natural miniature pinscher ears are fairly high on their head and quite close set. They tend to flop over around the middle of the ear, giving them an adorable puppy look even into adulthood. During puppyhood, you’ll notice that the e
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If you have been in the market for a new dog, then you might have come across the Min Pin breed, which is short for Miniature Pinscher. These can make great dogs for some people, but they might not be for everyone, which is why it is important to do your research on the breed to find out as much about them as possible.
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We often see videos of dogs swimming, splashing in puddles, and living their best lives. These wholesome videos warm our souls and leave us wishing our lives were as simple as a dog. Then many of us turn to our dogs and wonder, why doesn’t mine do the same? Or we turn our mind to specific breeds and ask ourselves, do S
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As with most puppies, a Staffy puppy will need to be fed three times throughout the day. It’s also important to make sure that they are getting the right amount of food split evenly across feedings. The easiest way to do this is to create a feeding schedule with morning, afternoon, and dinner slot allocated for each fe
