Audrey Pavia

Award-winning writer and editor Audrey Pavia is a former managing editor at Dog Fancy magazine and former senior editor of The AKC Gazette. Author of The Labrador Retriever Handbook, she has written extensively on horses as well as other pets. She shares her home with Pittie mixes Mookie and Winnie. More at audreypavia.com.

Mercury and Sirius.

Sirius and Mercury: The Unlikely Friendship Between a Dog and a Miniature Horse

As far back as ancient Rome, dogs were used to guard farm animals from wolves and other predators. Centuries later, the descendants of those dogs are still hard at work. Called the Maremma Sheepdog, this Italian livestock guardian breed is particularly good at taking care of sheep and goats. Here in the U.S., Maremmas care

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How to Prevent Dog Teeth Problems at Every Stage of Your Canine’s Life

Dog teeth problems — they’re not something you want for your dog. But what can you do to prevent them? Dogs can suffer from a variety of dental diseases and issues at their different life stages. By keeping an eye on your dog’s teeth, you can head some of these problems off and even prevent some from happening. Let’s

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How to Take Care of Your Dog’s Hair: From Puppyhood Through Their Senior Years

My white Australian Shepherd mix, Candy, throws hair like nothing I’ve ever seen. Brushing her daily certainly helps, but it doesn’t solve the problem. We constantly find little white balls of Candy fur in corners of the room. If this sounds familiar, you probably live with a dog who sheds. And no matter how much you

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CBC Blood Test For Dogs: Why It’s Done & Understanding

If you’ve had your dog spayed or neutered, your veterinarian probably recommended a pre-anesthetic blood panel, which included a CBC. A CBC —short for complete blood count — provides a window into your dog’s inner health. A CBC is usually ordered in conjunction with a blood chemistry to evaluate organ function. It’s no wonder the

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How to Hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) With a Dog: 4 Helpful Tips

In Wild, the Oscar-nominated movie starring Reese Witherspoon, the character Cheryl Strayed finds her inner strength while hiking alone from California to Washington on the Pacific Crest Trail. Anyone familiar with this historic stretch of trail understands why. Its beauty is matched only by the strength and endurance needed to traverse it. But that’s only

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What You Need to Know If Your Dog Gets Diagnosed With Cancer

A diagnosis of cancer in your dog can you leave you scared and confused. Once you’ve had time to digest the bad news, you’ll need to make some decisions for your dog. The following information can guide you. The doctor: It’s likely a small-animal veterinarian diagnosed your dog’s cancer. But should you pursue treatment with a specialist?

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How to Give Your Dogs the Exercise They Need During Every Life Stage

Dogs need exercise. It doesn’t matter how young or how old they are: Your dog needs to get out there and move. “Exercise at any life stage is important for both physical and mental well-being,” said Heidi P. Watkins, D.V.M., a small animal veterinarian at Airport Irvine Animal Hospital in Costa Mesa, California. “Healthy weight

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