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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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Have you ever pet your dog and noticed a weird bump somewhere on them? That unusual lump could be an abscess or a cyst. It’s worrying: They might be hard to spot due to that furry coat, but your dog can suffer from a sebaceous cyst or abscess just about anywhere on their body – including inside their mouths. It gets wo
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Your fur child is scratching their ears more than usual – sometimes to the point, they are crying out from scratching too hard. Maybe they’re waking you up in the middle of the night, shaking their heads repeatedly. You know something is up, so what causes a dog to scratch their ears incessantly? Dogs have fantastic he
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It’s hard not to notice the frequency and amount of your dog’s bowel movements when you’re the one cleaning up after them. We understand! Healthy dogs can be expected to poop one to five times a day, with most dogs landing in the middle of that range. A dog pooping excessively by human standards is probably perfectly f
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Put down the knife and fork – this isn’t something you want to read over lunch. Many pet parents know that some gross mishaps and habits come as part of the package when your child is of the four-legged variety. They puke, they lick their butts, they scoot on your carpets, can drink their own urine… Sometimes they like
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The food dish is full at mealtimes, and it’s practically licked clean by your dog at the end of the meal. Yet, your dog or puppy doesn’t seem to be maintaining a normal weight. It’s a worry: This is naturally an alarming development and something that sparks stress in dog parents. It’s an issue you want answers to soon
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A lot of pet parents choose to share the furniture with their dogs. It’s a mutually beneficial arrangement – especially when you factor in all of the quality cuddle time it allows. The hair on the furniture and extra vacuuming is well worth it. However, dogs can have some interesting choices of where they sit on the fu
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Dogs of all sizes can see themselves as lap dogs. In many cases of dogs sitting on people, size is no issue – at least in the mind of the dog. Big dogs and small ones alike don’t discriminate when it comes to sitting on you (or standing on you, for that matter). Anyone with a large-breed dog knows that they don’t under
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Most pet parents have seen it – their dog suddenly turning the lawn into an afternoon snack. Picture this: The popular belief is that dogs eat grass to settle their stomachs, induce vomiting, or both. A dog gagging and eating grass would certainly reinforce the theory that they’re doing it because of an upset tummy. Th
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Every pet parent will deal with the problem at one point or another – doggie diarrhea. You already know that sometimes, despite all the precautions you might take, there are things beyond your control that can lead to your dog or puppy getting a bout of diarrhea. We feel you: Sometimes it has to do with food and allerg
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The creatures we share our homes with certainly have some interesting quirks. Whether you are a new puppy parent or have had dogs in your life for years, some of their behaviors can seem puzzling. The problem can be communication: When we can’t verbally engage with our dogs, getting to the root of some odd habits is di
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Dog urine stains are a stinky and unsightly business. Not removing them from flooring, clothes, or furniture entirely can make for an unending battle with lingering smells and stains. What is the best option for banishing urine stains for good? The general consensus is that enzyme cleaner is the most efficient way of r
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As pet owners, we spend a lot of time petting, playing with, and cuddling our dogs, becoming familiar with what’s normal and unusual about their bodies. This includes their temperature. When a dog feels abnormally cold or hot to the touch, it can be concerning. One common question pet parents have is: What does it mean
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A dog urine accident on clothing isn’t as big of a challenge as getting pee out of carpets or even an accident on your couch. Of course, each scenario warrants a good cleaning. The nature of our clothing and the modern convenience of a washing machine makes the job easier than a carpet accident. Can you really toss a u
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Wood flooring comes in all types. A stylish and affordable alternative is bamboo – a flooring material more eco-friendly than many wood alternatives. It also is slightly more water-resistant and durable against stains than hardwood. Think about this: What does that mean if you have bamboo flooring and dogs? Because if
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Many pet parents think the solution to occasional accidents is no carpets or rugs. Sticking to hardwood flooring indeed makes clean-up a little simpler. However, it’s not fool-proof: A wood floor isn’t necessarily the answer to pet accidents – and there are some cleaning steps to take beyond mopping them up with paper
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We all know that the smell of dog urine on your couch is the last thing that you want guests to notice when they come over to watch the big game – but getting rid of it can be so darn hard. That said, what if you could turn back time and remove the stain and its scent from existence altogether? That’s exactly what we’l
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Accidents in the house are never a joyous occasion, but when your pup pees on tile, there is a silver lining – it’s one of the easiest surfaces to clean. Even on tile, your first instinct might be to go for the harsh household cleaners. Bleach, ammonia or other industrial liquids do indeed serve a purpose in cleaning.
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Artificial grass is a popular option among pet owners. It doesn’t get damaged like natural grass does, it’s easier to maintain, and it looks as good as a living lawn if you spring for the good stuff. Turf is also commonly used on dog lawns, pads, or “pet patches.” Does that mean it’s maintenance-free? Not quite. If you
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When people come across advertisements of purebred dogs, they may think that dog breeders roll in cash. How can it be difficult? You just wait till your pet gives birth to charming puppies, and they will be swept away like hot pies! Dog owners believe that it’s really a piece of cake! However, this business is not as s
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Elderly dogs and young puppies alike have the occasional accident where you least want it to happen – inside. Even adult dogs can sometimes have a slip-up that results in a yellow stain on your carpet. Cleaning up dog urine isn’t a pleasant way to spend your day. Dog pee is smelly, and messy, and it’s time-consuming to
