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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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There’s no odor quite as repulsive as dog farts. No matter how cute the face is, the stench that comes out the other end is unbearable. Naturally, something that stinky is often a sign that something is wrong. It could be as simple as your pooch gulping down their food too quickly, or it could be a sign of a food aller
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As a dog owner, you will love your dog more than anything! But how do they know if you love them? Find out how to tell your dog you love them in their language with our guide, here! If you have a dog, then you know how easy it is to fall in love with them. One look into those puppy dog eyes and you will be hooked! You
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Yes, as a responsible dog owner, it is important to ensure that you make every effort to walk your dog daily. This is important in ensuring that your dog is receiving the correct amount of exercise it needs. If a dog does not receive enough exercise, this will have a negative effect on both its physical and mental heal
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Puggles are relatively new to the dog world. Crossed between a male pug and a female beagle, the puggle was created back in the 1990s by Wallace Havens in the US. It was found that this had to be with a male pug and female beagle because more health issues arose if the male was bigger than the female. Pedigree dogs lik
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A dog’s nose is one of the sweetest things about them. But they are also useful for keeping an eye on their health. Whether your dog’s nose is hot or cold is an indication of their temperature and can tell you if they are sick. A dog’s nose can often be one of the first places that you will notice any illness or proble
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It’s never nice to see your dog in pain, nor is it nice having to consider putting your poor pet out of its misery. Putting a dog to sleep is one of those horrible life things where it’s cruel to the kind, and it’s almost always a last resort – especially when they are suffering from a disease. Dogs with Degenerative M
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Having a dog is one of the loveliest pleasures in the world. However, there is no denying that it can be a tad stressful at times. One of the leading causes of stress for dog owners is the fact that their beloved furry friends seem to want to eat everything. Now, this would be fine if we could have the reassurance that
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Normally, black or dark coloration inside the mouth is thought of as a bad thing. Our minds automatically jump to rot and decay. However, for some dogs, a black mouth and black gums are totally natural and healthy. They are simply part of some breeds’ genetics. Some dogs will have an entirely black mouth, while others
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It’s always exciting to have a pregnant dog, because there’s nothing quite as cute as a litter of puppies. Whether you have planned a pregnancy for your Chihuahua or it’s accidentally happened, it can be quite tricky to tell whether she is pregnant or not. Chihuahuas are characteristically very small dogs. Despite thei
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Sometimes, dogs pee in the house when they know that they are not supposed to, but are they doing this out of spite? Sometimes, when you look at your dog, they just look like they are mad at you. Combine that with the puddle of urine on the floor, and it definitely seems like this is something that they have done out o
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There’s no denying that a dog loves a bone. But are they really a match made in doggy heaven? Lots of people like to treat their furry friends to a tasty bone now and again if they’ve been a particularly good boy. Bones can provide great chew toys and delicious snacks to keep your dog busy. Plus, they can be super nutr
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Just like us, our furry friends can also develop a sweet tooth, especially for delicious treats such as vanilla wafers and cookies! Otherwise known as nilla wafers, vanilla wafers and cookies have been the snack choice of many since their creation and, in turn, a snack choice of their pets, too. We don’t know about you
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Sometimes you might notice that your dog is experiencing discomfort. It might be lying down a lot and not have its usual enthusiasm for morning walks. If you can see your dog straining or shaking, then this could be the sign that it is experiencing constipation. No dog owner wants to watch their dog in pain, so you mig
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We certainly deal with a lot of weird stuff as dog owners, don’t we? But when I think of the strangest things I’ve encountered during my tenure as a doggo daddy, the one that stands out is when I saw my very own flowing locks jutting from my fluffy child’s poop. Looking like some sort of demonic buildup dredged up from
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If your dog is anything like mine, they’ll eat anything they can get their mouths around! This means that every stick we encounter becomes a gourmet meal or a delicious snack. Sticks are, in a way, synonymous with dogs. Most of us think nothing of tossing a stick for our four-legged friend when we’re in the park. We la
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Although newborn puppies only need their mother’s milk for sustenance in the first few weeks of life, there will come a time when you need to supplement their diet with water and food. If you’re a new puppy parent you might be wondering: When do puppies start drinking water and eating food? In this article, I explore a
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You’ve probably heard of cats being used as a form of pest control. Since the middle ages, they’ve been keeping homes and castles free from rodents and disease. But did you know that dogs are just as skilled at eliminating pests? Certain dogs have been bred for the purpose of hunting, which makes them genetically bette
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There are many reasons why a dog may bite. These can include fear, stress, trauma, poor training, and just being playful. When your Chihuahua is just a puppy this does not seem too serious as their teeth are only little. If you do not train this habit out of them when they are young it becomes a learned and accepted be
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If your dog has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, then you are going to have a difficult road ahead, and it can be really hard to watch your dog struggle with such a disease. One of the most difficult parts about getting this diagnosis is knowing when it is time to have your dog put down if their quality of
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Image Credit: Melissa, PetDT If you have a dog, you will know how big a part of our lives they can become. Our dogs are our best friends, and we spend a lot of time with them. Whether for a long walk, snuggles on the couch, or lots of belly rubs and head scratches to show them how much you care, your dog will always be
