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Pet air purifiers can help with pet dander and dust in your home.

The Best Pet Air Purifiers

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The best pet air purifiers can help minimize pet odors, pet hair, and pet dander in your home. They can also help with other common allergens and irritants like dust mites and pollen. If you or your dog suffer from seasonal allergies or live in an area with frequent poor air quality, a good air purifier can help you both breathe easier.
A golden retriever type dog feeling under the weather from a dog respiratory illness.

Symptoms and Treatment of Dog Respiratory Illnesses

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In recent years, dog flu and severe canine respiratory disease of unverified etiology (causes) have resulted in many illnesses and even deaths in dogs....
Do bed bugs bite dogs? Yes they will bite pets the same as their people.

Do Bed Bugs Bite Dogs?

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When it comes to bed bugs, humans are the preferred food source, but bed bugs are equal opportunity insects that will bite dogs.
Mosquitos can bite dogs, and mosquitos are a vector for many canine diseases.

Do Mosquitos Bite Dogs?

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Along with an itch, a bite from a mosquito can transfer serious health problems. The best known and most common health hazard for dogs from mosquito bites is heartworm. At least 25 species of mosquitoes can transmit heartworm to susceptible dogs.
Do you know how to transition dog food without making your dog sick.

How to Transition Dog Food

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Switch dog food over a period of seven to 10 days. Here’s how to do it.
Dog dogging away from a person who is hovering over him.

How to Win the Dog Body-Language Game

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The key to dog body language is recognizing stress signals, and understanding what our own body language communicates to our dogs.
A dog sitting in a field of flowering chamomile, that may used to treat some of his ailments.

Chamomile for Dogs

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Chamomile can do a lot for dogs including helping to reduce your dog’s anxiety, improve her skin and coat, support digestion, repel insects, and even help with ear or eye infections.
Dogs can get hypothermia even in warm weather if they get wet during a swim or rainstorm.

Hypothermia in Dogs

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Although hypothermia is usually a cold weather problem. Swimming in cold water, or wet and chill due to rainy weather can also cause hypothermia in dogs.
Long term shelter dog behavior can differ from dogs who have never been to a shelter, or only stayed short term.

What To Expect When Adopting a Long-Stay Shelter Dog

Adopting a dog who has been a long-term resident at a shelter can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Long stints in an animal shelter...
What are the best dog lick mats? We tested six of the most popular dog lick mats to find out.

The Best Dog Lick Mats

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Similar to chewing, licking is a naturally soothing behavior for dogs. The best dog lick mats are excellent ways to offer your dog enrichment in a calming, relaxing way.
dog chattering graphic

Why Do Dogs Chatter Their Teeth?

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If you’ve ever seen your dog’s teeth chattering, you’ve probably wondered why it’s happening and if it’s cause for any concern. Here are some of the reasons you may see this odd behavior.
dog wound care

Dog Wound Care

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It’s a beautiful day and your dog is running, jumping, chasing, playing, and having so much fun that you feel happy all over. What...
Joint pain relief in dogs take multiple forms like massage, supplements, and injections of medication.

Finding the Right Joint Pain Relief for Your Dog

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When it comes to joint pain relief for dogs, there are many options out there. Most dogs do best with multimodal therapy combining several treatment solutions.
A dog foaming at the mouth isn't always rabid. A dog can foam at the mouth for many reasons.

Why is My Dog Foaming at the Mouth?

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Often a dog foaming at the mouth happens simply because they are excited, stressed, or have been exercising heavily. But if your dog seems unwell, it could be something more serious.
Limber tail syndrome is a condition whose causes are a bit mysterious.

Limber Tail Syndrome

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The syndrome seems to be caused by muscle injury possibly brought on by overexertion, says Janet Steiss, DVM, PhD, PT. Steiss is an associate professor at Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine and coauthor of the 1999 study on limber tail that pinpointed the nature of the muscle damage.
Dog squatting on the sidewalk.

Dietary Fiber for Dogs

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What does fiber do for dogs, what are good sources of fiber for dogs, and should you give your dog a fiber supplement?
Anise for dogs is a tempting scent with a similar effect as catnip for cats.

Anise for Dogs

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Anise, which has a licorice-like taste and fragrance, is not toxic to dogs and is generally considered safe in small quantities. It is often used in nosework training and offers other benefits for canines.
Why do dogs run away? I can be from excitement and a desire to play.

Why Do Dogs Run Away?

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If you call your dog and she refuses to come to you, you have a potentially dangerous situation, if she is not in a safe enclosed area. Stay calm. Do not chase her. You cannot outrun her, and any movement toward her may be perceived as engaging in a game of chase.