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It is highly unlikely for a fox to attack a dog. Especially one that is accompanied by their human. However, a fox that is guarding newborn cubs, or is infected with the rabies virus might be aggressive so caution is warranted.

Your dog’s paw pads act like the soles of our shoes, cushioning your dog’s stride and protecting her paws from damage. Weather conditions, strenuous...

If you see your dog losing hair concern is normal. It's not always a cause for concern though with some dogs naturally shedding, and other having hereditary conditions. It's only when the skin beneath the hair looks abnormal that worry is called for.

The best cooling vests, or coats, for dogs are lightweight, breathable, loose-fitting, and light in color. Anything heavy, tight, or dark will result in more heat absorption and retention.

Dogs’ hearing is both more sensitive and has more range than our own. This can create complications when things that sound fine—or are even inaudible—to us come across as painfully loud or jarring to our canine companions.

Even the best “indestructible” dog toys will one day succumb to the efforts of our fluffy destroyers.

Canine urine combines ammonia, bacteria, hormones, and uric acid. As it breaks down, urine’s ammonia becomes more concentrated and releases mercaptan, a putrid-smelling gas. This is why it can be difficult to completely get dog urine smell out of carp

Parasites in dogs affect both the dogs internal organs like the heart and digestive system, their skin, and orifices like the nose and ears.

Microchipping your dog is a quick, easy, and inexpensive process and it is one-hundred percent worth it.

The term “physical therapist” is reserved for practitioners who treat human patients, but canine rehabilitation therapists (that’s the correct term) provide the same assistance for dogs.

The two keys to relieving your dog’s fever are hydration and cooling his body temperature. Encourage your dog to drink water by mixing some low-sodium broth with water. To help lower your dog’s body temperature, apply cool wet cloths to his ears, paw pads, and belly.

Cold tolerance varies widely among dogs and is affected by the dog’s size, coat, activity level, and individual preferences. It is important to understand when it is too cold to walk your individual dog.