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Blood Tests May Detect Allergies in Dogs
Biomarkers in the blood may be used to quickly identify atopic dermatitis.
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Dug Up at Dogster: December 2019 Dog Events and Premieres
Puppy, it may be cold outside, but these December 2019 Dog Events and Premieres will warm you up!
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Recipe: Holiday Cake-Pawp
The perfect homemade gift for the dog lovers in your life.
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What Do Raised Hackles — or a Dog’s Hair Standing Up — Mean?
Do raised hackles, a.k.a. the hair standing up on a dog’s back and neck, always convey aggression? Find out how to figure out what it means when your dog’s hair stands up.
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The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study
What it is and how what we learn can help all of our dogs.
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Meet Benny the Ice Skating Dog
What does the future hold for the world’s first ice-skating dog?
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Bad Dog Breath — 8 Home Remedies
Bad dog breath isn't normal — it's a sign of an unhealthy mouth. Try these home remedies for bad dog breath to turn those puppy kisses from smelly to sweet.
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This Company Will Help You Throw a Party for Your Dog
I love hosting parties but sometimes find it more frantic than fun. That’s where Puppy Parties NYC steps in — and what makes it even more pawesome is that this service specializes in full-service party planning for dogs and their owners. Wouldn’t we all love that job?! I asked founder and owner Hayley Mehalco how …
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Facts on the Blue Heeler Dog
Mixing native Dingoes with Collies and other herding dogs, Australian George Elliott developed the Blue Heeler in 1840. They are also called Australian Heelers, Queensland Heelers and Australian Cattle Dogs.
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Your Dog Ate a Sock. Is It Dangerous? What to Do Next
If your dog ate a sock, here's what happens to that sock and when you need to see the vet. Plus, not sure if your dog swallowed a sock? Here are some of the signs.
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9 Cold-Weather Tips for Dogs and Dog Owners
How to help your dog when it is too cold for dogs, keep dog paws protected and stay away from winter time poisons.
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10 Easy Ways to Improve Your Dog’s Diet
Keep your dog in tip-top shape with these simple tips.
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Can Dogs Eat Nuts? Find Out Which Nuts Are Safe — And Which Aren’t
Can dogs eat nuts? Can dogs eat almonds, peanuts, pistachios and other nuts? Here's why the the answers aren't as simple as you think.
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NYC to Launch Pilot Program for Air-Conditioned Dog Harbors Outside of Shops
An alternative to simply tying up your dog outside a store, pet harbors are safe and secure places for pets on sidewalks.
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10 Types of Service Dogs and What They Do
The list of types of service dogs is constantly growing — as is the diversity of service dog breeds that help people.
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Homemade Dog Shampoo — 3 Simple Recipes
Combating fleas? Soothing dry skin? Looking for a dry shampoo for dogs? There's a simple homemade dog shampoo recipe for all needs.
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N.C. Taprooms and Breweries Go to the Dogs
According to Senate Bill 290, pets are permitted to accompany their humans as long as the establishment doesn’t prepare food. Previous North Carolina law already permitted dogs in wineries.
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The Newfoundlands of Plow Farms
The Newfoundlands of Plow Farms consider Christmas a working holiday. During the merriest of seasons, the farm, which specializes in evergreens, shade and ornamental trees, opens its doors to the public and becomes the favorite location for guests to purchase their family Christmas tree.
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Do Dogs Need Carbohydrates?
If I had to choose the most misunderstood word in the dog nutrition vernacular, it would be “carbohydrate.” Mention feeding a dog “carbs” and you are likely to be met with a shocked retort such as, “But carbs are bad for dogs!” With the popularity of the “keto” diet (more on that trend in a future article), the poor carb has fallen even further from grace.
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How To Prevent Dog Bites
Aggressive behavior is an effective way for a dog to increase the distance between himself and something he perceives as threatening, either to himself or to a resource.
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Why Dogs Love Nose Work
Dogs have at least 200 million reasons to love sniffing and participating in nose work — and they could have as many as one billion reasons. Dogs’ nose capabilities are nothing short of amazing! They have between 200 million to 1 billion olfactory cells. We inferior humans have a pitiful 5 million.
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Tips for Dogs and Fire Season
It’s Fall, and California is burning again. I lived in Southern California for many, many years — both of my dogs are from there — and when the Santa Ana winds blow, the fire will come. I was watching Live Rescue on A&E last week, where they showed a teenage girl being evacuated as the …
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