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How To Prepare for Your Dog’s Whelping (Labor and Birth)

How To Prepare for Your Dog’s Whelping (Labor and Birth)

Good preparation before your dog goes into labor—also called whelping—can make the process smoother and less stressful for both you and your dog. Understanding ...

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Why You Should Microchip Your Dog

Why You Should Microchip Your Dog

Proper identification is one of the most important ways to ensure your dog can be safely returned to you if they ever get lost. ...

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Why Do Dogs Have the Zoomies?

Why Do Dogs Have the Zoomies?

Many pet parents are initially puzzled by their puppy’s sudden, high-speed sprints around the house — a behavior affectionately known as the “zoomies.” One ...

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Ten Ways to Dog-proof Your Christmas Tree

Ten Ways to Dog-proof Your Christmas Tree

The holiday season is full of joy, family, and festive decorations—but your Christmas tree can pose hidden dangers to your dog. Whether your tree ...

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How Many Teeth Do Dogs Have? Can They Lose Them?How Many Teeth Do Dogs Have? Can They Lose Them?

How Many Teeth Do Dogs Have? Can They Lose Them?

How Many Teeth Do Dogs Have? Adult dogs have a total of 42 teeth: These permanent teeth erupt between 3–7 months of age, replacing ...

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Parasite Prevention for Dogs and Cats: What Every Pet Owner Should Know

Parasite Prevention for Dogs and Cats: What Every Pet Owner Should Know

Parasites can pose serious health risks to your dog or cat, affecting the skin, digestive system, heart, and other organs. The types of parasites ...

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Understanding Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs

Understanding Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs

Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a disorder of the spinal cord in dogs that closely resembles amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in humans, also known as ...

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Why Breed-Specific Legislation Fails to Keep Communities Safe

Why Breed-Specific Legislation Fails to Keep Communities Safe

To effectively reduce dog bite-related injuries, laws should focus not on a dog’s breed, but on behavior — both the owner’s and the dog’s. ...

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Why Breed-Specific Legislation is Wrong

Why Breed-Specific Legislation is Wrong

According to a survey commissioned by Best Friends Animal Society, 84% of Americans believe people should be allowed to own any breed of dog ...

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Common Mistakes That Can Lead to Dog Weight Gain (and How To Fix Them)

Common Mistakes That Can Lead to Dog Weight Gain (and How To Fix Them)

Extra weight can sneak up on our pets, especially when we show love with food or skip out on exercise. While a few pounds ...

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