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Changes in stool and urine can be great indicators of what is happening in your dog’s body. It can tell you if your dog is feeling constipated or even if they are nervous! But if you go to pick up your dog’s poop and see red, that can be really worrying. Sometimes you might even notice yellow mucus or even white dots!
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Raising a puppy is pretty exciting. There’s nothing quite like watching a puppy as he wiggles on over to you to give you some love and attention. It doesn’t come without its challenges, however. Anxiety can kick in if you’re a first time puppy owner and you aren’t quite sure about what’s normal and what isn’t. You may
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Brussel sprouts are pretty divisive – you either love them or you hate them! Some people love to have them with a roast dinner, some people would rather throw them to their loyal pooch, who stares at them, begging them for a morsel of their dinner. Here’s something that you may not have asked, however – can dogs actual
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Doodle mix dogs’ popularity has grown exponentially over the years thanks to their friendly temperaments and their playful, fun-loving natures. From Goldendoodles to Labradoodles, there are plenty of breeds to choose from. However, while buying a dog from a Doodle breeder is one option, the better option is always to a
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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
