Month: June 2016
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Make These Poochie Peanut Butter Banana Biscuits
These yummy treats will make your pup go bananas. Get the recipe!
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Do You Ever Get Used to Picking Up Your Dog’s Poop?
Does it still gross you out? Or did you get over the ick factor ages ago? Join the discussion.
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How to Keep Your Dog Calm During 4th of July Fireworks
Check out this helpful infographic from K9 of Mine! It's filled with tips for making July 4th less stressful for your dog.
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We Say Thank You — and Goodbye — to Nico the Facebook Dog
The photo of a depressed Nico in an L.A. shelter inspired many to help not only him, but other homeless dogs as well.
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Why I Sometimes Recommend That a Dog NOT Get a Vaccination
I would rather focus on a dog's whole health than a one-size-fits-all vaccination schedule. Here's why.
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12 Facts About the Pit Bull and Other Breeds Perfected in America
These breeds are among those perfected in the U.S.A.: American Pit Bull Terrier, Rat Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, and American Hairless Terrier. Check them out!
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Dogster Obsessions: Our Editors’ Picks for the Fourth of July
Celebrate Independence Day with your pup, in style.
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Ask Frank: Why Does My Human Dress Me Up?
In this week's column, our funny French Bulldog explains why some humans simply won't let their dogs run around naked.
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I’m Obsessed With the Real Pet Food Subscription Box
My dogs love the way these treats and chews taste, and I appreciate that they're nutritious, safe, and affordable.
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How to Teach Your Dog the “Stop Barking” Command
Dogs alert us to danger, so we don't want them to stop barking altogether. This cue will tell them when it's time to stop.
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Does Your Dog Have Diarrhea? Here’s What You Need to Know
We tell you the causes of diarrhea, the cures, and when to take your dog to the vet instead of treating at home.
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Are Dogs’ Mouths Cleaner Than Humans’?
Do you kiss your dog with that mouth? Should you? Let's explore some frankly bizarre folk wisdom about dog tongues, saliva, and cleanliness.
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Help End the Yulin Dog Meat Festival and the Cruel Industry Supporting It
The annual dog meat festival in Yulin, China, begins today. Find out how to help end the torture and save these innocent, defenseless animals.
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Animate Your Dog With ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ Petmoji Creator
The movie opens July 8, but you can have fun ahead of time by creating a downloadable petmoji in the image of your own dog!
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Keep Your Dog Safe From These 10 Outdoor Dangers
From heat and heartworms to barbecues and boredom, your pups face many dangers in the great outdoors. Here's how to keep them safe.
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Show Dogs of the Year Award Winners Love These Products, and You Can Enter to Win Them
Winners at the 61st Annual Purina Pro Plan Show Dogs of the Year Awards picked our products to wag about for June and July. Check them out!
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Enter to Win These Potty Products for Your Pup
All dogs poop and pee. Check out these products that make cleanup easier for you, and then enter to win!
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Panda the Puppy Mill Survivor Also Survives Animal Trap
The Puggle-Frenchie mix lost her leg to the trap but gained a loving, forever home.
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Enter to Win These Products for On-the-Go Dogs!
Do you have an active pup? Check out these cool products and enter to win!
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Ask Frank: Am I a Metrosexual Dog?
In this week's Ask Frank, our funny French Bulldog helps a dog embrace his love of exfoliation and man-purses.
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My Dog Thinks He Is a Human
From the way he sleeps in my bed to his eating style, Riggins has forgotten he's a dog -- over maybe he never knew!
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How I’m Helping a Reactive Dog Relax Around Food
Baxter is food obsessed, but I'm helping to desensitize him so that he can enjoy food and treats around other dogs.
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Wrapped in Love Volunteers Sew, Knit, and Crochet for Homeless Pets
The animal-loving artisans make a variety of items that rescue groups need to keep adoptable dogs comfortable as they await forever homes.
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Charlotte Tries Out the Big Barker Orthopedic Dog Bed
Was the orthopedic bed just right for her bad hips, knees, and joints? Charlotte's human shares her initial take on the bed.
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Meet Winny the Corgi, Who Helped the Queen Celebrate Her Birthday
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi dresses up and does great work for charity too.
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The Eternal Question: Why Does My Dog Stare at Me?
Context is everything when it comes to dog staring. We examine some of the emotional and biochemical reasons why dogs stare at their humans.
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Ask a Vet: What Causes a Puppy to Collapse?
I recently treated a young Boxer puppy who collapsed in his backyard. The cause was common and deadly.
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Meet Maymo, a Beagle Who Loves Dressing Up and Hates Cleaning
This lemon Beagle is a social media phenom thanks to his many animal costumes and his vacuum-fighting skills.
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Comfort Dogs Descend on Orlando After Mass Shooting
Meet the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs, who will be helping those affected by the tragic mass shooting at a gay club.
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I Kicked My Favorite Dog Out of the Bed for My Fiance’s Cats
My fiancé came with six cats, which meant my kitty-chasing dog would need to steer clear of our bedroom so they could have a room of their own.
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