Protecting your dog when spring showers bring toxic flowers
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Spring is a time to enjoy the beauty of nature yet not all spring flowers are safe for dogs. Some plants and flowers can be harmful, or...
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Does your dog have seasonal allergies?
Like people, dogs can be allergic to various materials in the air. These materials are called allergens. And for dogs sensitive to these...
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Dining Out: Restaurants for Dogs!
From special menus for canine companions to food trucks and even tasting menus, some restaurateurs are pulling out all the stops for...
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Can you read your dog's emotions?
Dogs are “really good at reading our emotions,” says one expert. But we’re not so good at reading dogs. Many misinterpret what their dogs...
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Does Your Pet Need Therapy?
Shelley Smith's two French bulldogs -- Clinton, 4, and Shelby, 3 -- have grown up together, but it doesn't take much for them to tangle....
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Do Dogs like Baby Talk?
Study Shows Dogs Really Do Respond to Baby Talk By Linda Lombardi (Published: Jun 07, 2018 ) Admit it: you’ve used baby talk to...
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Safety for Pets on July 4th
Fireworks, picnics and other Fourth of July traditions can be great fun for people; but all of the festivities can be frightening and...
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Kale: Food for super hero dogs!
Want your dog to be a super hero? Feed him kale to help him get there! Find out why kale is so good for dogs and discover a treat recipe...
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25 Ways Dogs Show Affection
1. They will wag their tail when they are around you. A dog’s tail communicates different emotions, including happiness, fear, tension or...
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How do I love thee my furry Valentine? Let me count the ways!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and love is in the air! What better time to reflect on the unconditional love we get from our...
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Why is your dog so affectionate in the morning ?
Here are 13 reasons why: 1. Morning Greeting The primary and most common reason your dog is affectionate in the morning is that they are...
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Dogs can read your emotions; can you read theirs?
A 2021 study found that people who owned dogs during the pandemic felt more socially supported and were less likely to have symptoms of...
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10 Tips for Childproofing a Dog
Dogs and children can be a great combination if your dog has learned how to behave around kids. Some dogs love children and seem to...
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Keeping your Home for your Dog: Poinsettias & other Toxic Plants!
Asparagus Fern Asparagus fern (also called emerald feather, emerald fern, sprengeri fern, plumosa fern, and lace fern) is toxic to dogs...
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Bad dog? No, he's just a teenager!
Dogs do not go from being puppies to adults.. They experience being teenagers, just like humans. They shouldn't be considered "bad dogs."...
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Protecting your pets on July 4th
What you can do for your dog: Walk your dog during daylight hours to avoid times when fireworks are likely to be set off. Move your dog...
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Why does my dog eat grass?
It is not uncommon to see your dog grab a mouthful of grass during their daily walk or a romp through the park. Ever wonder why dogs do...
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Doggie Beach Care: Keeping them Safe
Dogs love the beach, but playing games of fetch, chasing waves, and swimming can all lead to a thirsty dog who consumes salt water. In...
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Why your dog should swim this summer
Have you ever witnessed the pure joy of a lab belly-slamming into a lake after a tennis ball, a border collie cooling off in the ocean on...
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