Month: February 2019
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What to Feed a Sick Dog
Can foods really heal common canine ailments like stomach upsets, itchy skin, and other aches and pains? Here's what to feed a sick dog.
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Hypothermia in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment and How to Prevent It
Freezing temperatures and wintry weather isn’t just dangerous for us humans. Colder temperatures mean issues for our canine friends, too. What is hypothermia in dogs and how do you recognize it? How can you stop it from happening in the first place?
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Antifreeze Poisoning in Dogs — What You Need to Know
Antifreeze poisoning in dogs is serious and can unfortunately even be fatal. Learn the signs of antifreeze poisoning in dogs and how to hopefully avoid it in the first place.
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What to Feed a Dog With Cancer
The experts chime in on on what to feed a dog with cancer — and what foods to avoid at all costs.
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Decoding Dog Food Lingo
Do you know the meaning behind today’s popular dog food buzzwords? We help break it down for you!
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Do Dogs Smile? 5 Dog Mouth Questions Answered!
Puppy kisses and dog smiles warm our hearts. But wait; do dogs have lips? Do dogs smile? You'll never look at your dog's mouth the same way again!
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Breed Identification on Mixed-Breed Dogs Isn’t That Accurate
Adoptable mixed-breed dogs might be mislabeled more often than we think. Here’s what a recent study found!
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Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails?
Dog tails, woo-hoo! Why do dogs wag their tails? Why do dogs have tails in the first place? And what are they made of? Let's learn!
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How Do Dogs Show Affection to Humans?
How do dogs show affection? Dogs communicate with us through body language and actions — here are are four ways dogs show affection to humans.
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Why Do Dogs Smell Each Other’s Butts?
Why do dogs smell each other's butts? It may seem like a gross, inappropriate behavior to us humans, but to dogs, it's a natural way of greeting that provides some key insights.
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7 Amazing Facts About Your Dog’s Sense of Smell
Science is learning all kinds of things about your dog's sense of smell including this: Humans are splendidly, amazingly stinky to dogs, and they love us for it.
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Do Dogs Have Belly Buttons?
Do dogs have belly buttons? If dogs do have belly buttons, where are they located and how can you find your dog's belly button? Is a dog's belly button ever cause for concern?
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Dug Up at Dogster: 10 New Dog Dental Teeth Cleaning Products
Today’s dog dental teeth-cleaning products are easy to use and even fun. Brush up on some of the freshest dog dental teeth-cleaning products for dogs and dog lovers!
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Meet Bolivia’s Dog Savior, Fernando “Ferchy” Kushner
Fernando “Ferchy” Kushner founded Alimenta Perritos de la Calle (Feeding Street Dogs) in La Paz, Bolivia, which has sterilized over 800 dogs to date.
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5 Things to Consider When Introducing a New Dog
Thinking about introducing a new dog into your family? Here are some things to consider before adding a second dog (or third … or fourth …) to your household.
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The 10 Best Apartment Dogs Might Surprise You
Our picks for best apartment dogs may surprise you. For example, large dog breeds like Great Danes make our list of best dogs for apartments!
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How to Trim Dog Nails — Safely
Want to try clipping your dog's nails at home? These detailed directions on how to trim dog nails will help you keep your pup happy and pain-free during the process.
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K9 Salute Honors Canines Killed in the Line of Duty — and Gives Back
K9 Salute pays tribute to working dogs who were killed in the line of duty, as well as gives back to service dogs and police K9s.
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Hot Spots on Dogs — Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Here’s how to help (and help prevent!) when your dog is suffering from acute moist dermatitis, a.k.a. hot spots on dogs.
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Using Coconut Oil for a Dog’s Itchy Skin
Coconut oil for a dog's itchy skin? Here’s how it cleared up one dog’s skin condition, thanks to its antiviral and antibacterial properties. Coconut oil for dogs has a myriad of other uses as well. It also tastes great, and we’ve got a dog-treat recipe to prove it!
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10 Fun Dog Names for the US Presidents’ Dogs
Turns out that the presidents' dogs have had some pretty cool names (Checkers and Sweet Lips, anyone?). Let's look at some in honor of Presidents' Day.
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Dogs With Blue Eyes: Meet These 6 Dog Breeds
Dogs with blue eyes are rare but beautiful! Let’s talk to six dog breeds who occasionally get the blue-eyed gene.
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Rescuing and Giving Back to Blind Dogs
Thinking about adding a blind dog to your life — or curious about other ways to help sight-impaired dogs? Let’s take a closer look at rescuing, living with and helping blind dogs.
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Let’s Talk Apple Cider Vinegar for Dogs — Can You and Should You Use It on Your Pooch?
Apple cider has been touted as a sort of miracle remedy for humans … but can you use apple cider vinegar for dogs? And if apple cider vinegar is safe for dogs, how and when should you use it?
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Why Do Dogs Chew Their Feet? Reasons Why and What to Do
Why do dogs chew their feet? There could be a couple of different issues at play — and foot chewing or licking in itself could create even more problems.
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Let’s Meet Some of the Best Service Dog Breeds
Service dogs are an increasingly popular topic. There’s a lot of confusion around what exactly a service dog is, and the differences between service dogs and emotional support dogs. Let’s meet five service dog breeds and learn more about service dogs right here.
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Dug Up at Dogster: February 2019 Dog Events
Don't chill at home just because it's cold, take your dog to one of these February 2019 dog events.
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New Drug Shows Promise for Dog Dementia
New drug Ropesalazine may help dogs with canine cognitive dysfunction.
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Dog Digestive System Basics — How Long Does it Take for a Dog to Digest Food?
Let's explore the basics of the dog digestive system, like how long does it take for a dog to digest food? How long does food stay in a dog’s stomach? Where does you dog’s digestion actually take place?
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Your Dog Ate a Chicken Bone — Here’s What to Do
Eek! Your dog ate a chicken bone! What do you do next? Find out how to handle a dog who ate a chicken bone and why most bones are bad for dogs in the first place.
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