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It is natural that you want to take care of your dog's health so they will remain by your side. Check out this starter guide to your dog's health
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Dealing with respiratory issues is a relatively common problem that many people experience. Seeing that it’s common in people, would it be safe to say that respiratory issues are common in our beloved dog companions? Well, the answer is yes, but it’s not something to be immediately worried about. Every time you cough o
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“My dog can’t stop scratching – what now?” Suddenly your dog can’t leave their mouth alone. Something is bothering them, but what? Itchiness and irritation can be incredibly frustrating to your dog because they can’t always relieve it by scratching. Those paws aren’t as dexterous as human hands. A dog with an issue wit
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Dogs experience random bumps, lumps, and knots all over their bodies. It’s stressful when we can’t ask them about it; does it hurt? When did this show up? The good news is that bumps on your dog’s body – paws included – have a lot of explanations that don’t involve scary diagnoses. So if you find something like your do
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Skin tags on a dog can show up just about anywhere on the body. In some cases: It’s no big deal – a skin tag is not in itself a health concern for your dog. What about when a skin tag presents itself in an awkward spot on your dog? If you notice your dog has a skin tag on their eyelid, that’s understandably concerning.
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Here’s a scenario most pet parents are familiar with: Your fur baby lovingly rubs their head against you. You enjoy the affection, only to realize they were using you as a tissue. Now, you have some lovely dog eye goop on yourself. Thanks, Fido. Don’t get too upset with your dog for this etiquette blunder. After all, t
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A shivering dog isn’t necessarily a cause for great concern, though proper measures must be taken just in case. A healthy dog acts in a certain way: he’s happy, energetic, breathes normally, eats quite a lot, has a normal weight, shiny hair and doesn’t stand out by having an unpleasant smell. A dog owner must look afte
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Puke is a fact of life when you have a dog. Usually: A dog vomiting has a benign explanation: car sickness, anxiety, mildly upset bellies, eating too much grass. The situation is different and more concerning when dealing with foul-smelling dog vomit. It’s gross, it’s not fun to clean, and the first thing that pops int
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Dogs don’t wear shoes every time they step outside – surely, there are consequences for taking on the world barefooted? As you probably already know: Dog paws are surprisingly resilient against nature and the elements, as they were designed to be. So if you realize your dog’s paws are peeling, you may wonder where you
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Ever wonder why your dog’s preferred sleeping spots are a little quirky? Dogs can seemingly get comfy in some awkward and amusing places – including on your head. If your small dog or puppy is displaying this behavior, it doesn’t raise many issues aside from being a little confusing at times. If you have a large dog wh
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Skin conditions exist with dogs as much as they do with humans. The biggest difference? Depending on the breed, dogs have a layer of fur or hair covering their skin, making it harder to notice changes in their skin. However, sometimes something that’s impossible to miss pops up on your dog. Skin tags, for example, are
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So your dog thinks your sweater collection is really their personal bed. Your laundry basket? The perfect place to have an afternoon nap. What about the closet? According to them, it’s a safe haven and cozy burrow. Your dog might be going so far as helping themselves to clothes on shelves, hangers, or even drawers – by
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Dogs communicate with people despite being unable to talk. Their heads, ears, vocalizations, and even tails tell us a lot about how they’re feeling, provided we are willing to listen. One thing most people understand about dogs is aggression. Thanks to evolving alongside members of the canine family for generations, hu
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As humans, we’re not supposed to play favorites. Not with children, coworkers, or siblings. What about dogs? Dogs, on the other hand, don’t play by our rules. If you think about it, it’s not a big surprise. Dogs sniff each other’s butts – and lick their own bottoms. They also do things like drink from the toilet and ea
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Naturally, as pet parents, you want to know what food is best for your precious dogs. Just walk down your local grocery aisle, and there is a myriad of dog food, all promising to be the best on the market. With so many choices out there, how does one know where to begin? The truth is, sometimes, the answer to this does
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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
