dog care

  1. Dogs

    Does your dog have allergies?

    By Maria Mora on Apr 6, 2013
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    Learn how to recognize symptoms of environmental allergies in your dog. Find out how to relieve your dog's symptoms and when you...
  2. Pets & Animals

    Pet names inspired by sci-fi

    By Heather Barnett on Apr 1, 2013
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    If you've seen all 13 episodes of Firefly ten times and can say "may I please use your restroom" in Klingon, you need a pet name...
  3. Dogs

    Find the best dog for your family

    By Virginia Chavez on Mar 25, 2013
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    With hundreds of breeds classified by the American Kennel Club, how is a future pet owner to choose? Not to create any "cliques" in...
  4. Dogs

    Meet the breed: Irish dog breeds

    By Virginia Chavez on Mar 22, 2013
    Still looking for that lucky four-leaf clover? We’ve found it for you, in the form of a lucky four-legged friend. These top Irish...
  5. Dogs

    Spoil your older dog with these homemade treats

    By Heather Barnett on Mar 1, 2013
    Just because your fur baby's getting a little long in the tooth doesn't mean chewing hard treats is easy. Make him these chewy...
  6. Dog health & conditions

    What’s a healthy weight for dogs?

    By Alicia McDonald on Feb 4, 2013
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    Lucky for them dogs aren't inundated with unrealistic images of dog models and slender celebrities that give them body-image...
  7. Dogs

    Pet stress: Ways to help relax your pets

    By Patricia Conte on Jan 29, 2013
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    Pets get stressed, too. There are ways to help eliminate stress and keep your pets relaxed and happy.
  8. Dogs

    Meet the Breed: Bull terrier

    By Virginia Chavez on Dec 24, 2012
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    A breed that’s hard to miss this holiday season. If Bull Terriers make you think “Target,” you’ve hit the Bullseye, metaphorically...
  9. Dog health & conditions

    5 Questions to determine the best care for your dog

    By Stephanie St. Martin, Care.com Contributor on Nov 14, 2012
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    Chewed shoes. Gnawed furniture. Pillows ripped to shreds. These signs may mean a "destructive dog," but pet experts agree that this...
  10. Dog health & conditions

    Can pets have OCD?

    By Virginia Chavez on Nov 1, 2012
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    Admit it. You've gotten a chuckle or two out of watching your pet chase his tail. Maybe even caught it on video to share with...
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    Meet the Breed: German shepherd

    By Virginia Chavez on Oct 29, 2012
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    This noble beast has more to offer than meets the eye. Strong, smart and charismatic, the German shepherd was built for excellence...
  12. Dogs

    National Dog Week

    By Virginia Chavez on Sep 24, 2012
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    National Dog Week is Sept. 24 to 30. What does this mean for you? Nothing. This week isn't about you, it is all about dogs. Get your...
  13. Dog health & conditions

    3 Reasons your dog may be gaining weight

    By Sarah Brooks on Sep 21, 2012
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    According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 55 percent of dogs are considered overweight or obese. For an animal that...
  14. Dog health & conditions

    Is depression in dogs real?

    By Diane Mallek on Sep 11, 2012
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    Although our canine companions can't talk, they certainly have feelings and are able to express emotions. Like humans, dogs, too,...
  15. Dog gear & accessories

    How to teach your dog to walk in booties

    By Virginia Chavez on Sep 7, 2012
    Your dog needs shoes. Despite the naysayers and anti-dog shoe advocates, our pet's paw pads aren’t made of stone and need a little...
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    How to run a doggie day care

    By Sarah Brooks on Aug 31, 2012
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    Running a doggie day care business is a great way for pet-lovers to make extra money, work for themselves and spend time bonding...
  17. Animal Welfare

    Cancer in pets: The warning signs

    By Gerald Post, DVM, DACVIM on Aug 24, 2012
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    It’s been said that an "ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" -- this is true for our own health as well as our pets. But...
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    7 Home remedies for your dog

    By Vladimir Negron on Aug 24, 2012
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    Holistic medicine is all the rage right now. You know eating locally grown honey will help you reduce the affect allergens have on...
  19. Dog gear & accessories

    Top 5 dog shoes

    By Virginia Chavez on Aug 21, 2012
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    Every dog could use a pair of new shoes. If you think your pet is too tough for booties, think again. Fido's paws can handle more...
  20. Pets & Animals

    How to tell if your vet is ripping you off

    By Virginia Chavez on Aug 10, 2012
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    Fido has an ear infection. Time to go to the vet for a quick cleaning, antibiotics and your four-legged sidekick should be back to...
  21. Pets & Animals

    Adding your pets to your will

    By Virginia Chavez on Jul 30, 2012
    Think of how lost you would be without your best friend, the four-legged sidekick you care for and love. Now, think about how lost...