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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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When the time comes to wash our dogs, we often wonder, does my dog enjoy this? Whether it’s the endless shaking after the bath, the Houdini style attempts of escapes, or the effort it takes to get your dog into the bath or shower, it can seem more like a chore than a pleasant experience for you both. You wonder, does m
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None of us want to, but there comes the point where we have to leave our Huskies home alone. Whether it’s popping to get milk or an unexpected call to the office, our dog is facing the prospect of an empty house. But can we leave Huskies alone? We have all heard the horror stories of destroyed couches, ripped-up rugs,
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There are two types of people in the world. There are people who want to bag it, bin it, and never think about it again. And there are the people who study it closely – knowing that your dog’s poop can give us an unrivaled insight into their health. Whether you spend 2 seconds or 2 minutes looking at your dog’s poop –
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There is nothing impossible to him who will try – Alexander the Great It’s a popular misconception that you can’t let a beagle off the lead while you’re out exploring the big wide world together. You can let a beagle off the lead, but whether or not he’ll come back when you call him is another matter altogether. It’s n
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My dog gives me such joy and makes me laugh incessantly – Stana Katic We’re all in this wonderful, bizarre, and often strange journey called life, and all that we really have to rely on as we travel down its path is each other. It’s the relationships that we form with each other that make us who we are and shape the pa
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All dog’s love bones, even puppies but, are they safe for your little friend? Puppies will have much smaller jaws and softer teeth than adult dogs, especially when they still have their baby teeth. So, when is it okay to feed your puppy a bone, and when should it be avoided? Feeding bones to dogs is a pretty controvers
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Most dog breeds will be able to sleep through the night by the age of 16 weeks. Puppies, on average, need 6 to 10 hours of sleep a day to sustain their high energy levels. Sleep is an important part of human and dog growth. However, the amount of time it takes a puppy to sleep through the night can vary depending on th
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Something that you will have to deal with on a regular basis when you own a dog is the wide variety of odors that do not always have a simple explanation. Everyone is familiar with the common smells that a dog produces or develops when they have rolled in something that they shouldn’t have, but why does your dog’s but
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Many dogs can be affected by a condition called hip dysplasia. This can often be offset with age or inherited through different breeds, and can be very painful for some dogs, as their legs lose mobility and their range of motion. Having a dog with hip dysplasia can be heartbreaking. Watching your furry best friend get
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Rats are pests, and once you have them in your home they can be very hard to get rid of. We have recently had a rat problem in our kitchen and discovered that they had been coming through a hole under the sink. There’s nothing more unnerving than hearing scurrying in the walls, so I’ve had to call the pest control comp
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When you think of cute dogs, quite often pugs are one of the first breeds that come to mind. There’s no denying that they are adorable with their squished faces and big puppy dog eyes. But, as you probably already know, pugs often also suffer with a wide variety of health issues. Unfortunately, the features that make p
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Possums, also known as opossums, can be something of an unwelcome visitor in our yards. From afar, these cuties seem pretty harmless, and in most cases, they are harmless. They are generally pretty docile creatures and do not have a tendency to attack first. However, this doesn’t mean that they won’t attack, and it cer
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If your dog has recently been spayed, you may be wondering how active they can be soon after the operation. Firstly, if you’re unfamiliar with what spaying is, it involves the removal of either the womb from a female dog or the ovaries and uterus. There are many benefits to getting your dog spayed, such as reducing the
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When it comes to owning a pet, keeping on top of dental hygiene should be one of your priorities. Dogs will need to have regular check-ups on their teeth, they need to eat a blanched diet, and you need to make sure that you are keeping on top of their oral health. This will help to ensure that they do not develop any u
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Whenever you catch your dog eating something they shouldn’t, it’s natural to get concerned. Sometimes dogs can eat things that cause them harm and can even require medical attention. While less common than eating some food, some dogs can and will try and eat human hair that they come across. They could find it on the f
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Dogs are constantly eating things they shouldn’t but, when should we be worried? It’s not uncommon for our furry friends to be tempted by a mouse and other rodents and depending on the breed will instinctively attack to kill. Consuming or being bitten by mice, rats and other rodents can have a number of harmful effects
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We all know just how comforting a nice warm bowl of chicken noodle soup can be, especially when we’re feeling a little under the weather. But can you feed it to your dog when he’s feeling the same way? Dogs can eat chicken noodle soup, but you should avoid feeding them the kind that comes in a can. These are usually pa
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Dogs love to explore new places, and as dog owners, we love to satisfy this curiosity by taking our canine friends everywhere we possibly can with us, whether it be dog-friendly restaurants, days at the beach, and even as companions whilst we shop. Some shops are more than happy to welcome our canine companions in, per
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Can your dog eat McDonald’s? Of course, it’s only natural that you’d want to feed your beloved furry friend some of the food from the home of the golden arches, but is it really okay? Well, let’s get one thing straight: we’re not endorsing giving your dog McDonalds. It goes without saying that there’s not a great deal
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If you’ve never owned a chihuahua before now, you’re probably staring at your new puppy in confusion regarding their cute yet floppy ears. There’s no need to worry, chihuahuas are actually born with floppy ears, and they don’t begin to perk and stand up until they’re a couple of months old. Their ears have a life of th
