Martha M. Everett

St. Louis-based freelance writer Martha M. Everett has lived on both coasts covering everything from Washington to Westminster. She has written for Nestlé Purina PetCare publications and is a former managing editor of Dog Fancy magazine.

How to Take a Dog’s Temperature: Steps, Do’s & Don’ts

The popular practice of feeling a dog’s nose and ears to see if he has a fever doesn’t work. The only way to know your dog’s temperature with any degree of certainty is to use a thermometer. What to use to take your dog’s temperature: Thermometers made specifically for pets are available for about $12.

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Petite dog licking his paw while laying on a trail

Why Do Dogs Chew Their Paws? 9 Vet-Reviewed Reasons & What to Do

It’s usually not a big deal if your dog licks their paws occasionally. It could be a sudden itch that needs scratching or a part of normal self-grooming. However, constant attention to their feet may indicate an underlying condition. Some causes are apparent once you examine your pet’s paws, while other reasons are more obscure

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Why do dogs lick themselves before sleeping?

Why Dogs Lick Themselves Before Sleeping? Causes & What to Do

Ahhh, sleep, that peaceful pleasure. Slurp! … As I was saying, sweet slumber, drifting, drifting … Slurp! Few things are more annoying than the wet, sloppy sound of a dog licking himself when you’ve just crawled into bed. It’s like nails on a chalkboard —
especially when it won’t stop. Why do dogs lick themselves before sleeping?

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