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How long can a dog go without peeing?

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Normal healthy dogs can hold their pee for four to eight hours. Puppies and senior dogs need to go more often, and high temperatures can cause the dog to drink more and need to go more often.
Pet insurance and wellness plans can provide some needed help when your dog is sick.

Pet Insurance vs. Wellness Plans

We’re always looking for ways to save money and with rising veterinary costs, saving money on your dog’s healthcare has never been more important. Pet insurance and dog wellness plans are growing in popularity as ways to lessen the sting of veterinary bills.
Our editors have selected the best dog gear of 2025.

Whole Dog Journal’s Gear of the Year for 2024

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The Whole Dog Journal staff and contributors provide their top picks for the best dog gear to take care of your canine companion this year.
Kate, the first puppy to show symptoms, was already underweight when she first showed symptoms of parvo, so her weight loss looks rather shocking. Fortunately, she’s on the road to recovery. Photo by Lisa Pound, Durham Doggie Posse + Kittens!

Parvovirus and Foster Puppies

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With just a couple of exceptions, every time I have fostered a dog or litter of puppies, I’ve done it for my local shelter....
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Can Dogs Catch a Cold?

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Dog owners nationwide are concerned about a severe canine respiratory virus that doesn’t respond to traditional medications and is killing some dogs.
Caring for a disabled dog can be a struggle, but it does have its rewards.

Caring for Dogs with Disabilities

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It can take a village to care for a special needs pet. When Catherine Prystup from Texas offered to foster Kanuk, a dog who could not use his back legs, she relied on the "Team Kanuk" approach.
Dogs should not drink as they cannot metabolize alcohol the way a human can.

Why Dogs Should Not Drink Alcohol

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Though you may have seen pictures, memes, and videos on social media about drunk dogs, we have a simple public service announcement on behalf...
Play and training are both how you bond with your dog.

How To Bond With Your Dog

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Building a relationship with your dog takes time and effort. Although it’s plenty of fun to bond with a new dog, your four-legged friend might not adore you instantly.
two female vets preparing a labrador retriever puppy for vaccination

What is the Best Puppy Shot Schedule?

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A puppy’s shot schedule is usually based on advice from the American Animal Hospital Association, which breaks vaccines for dogs into two categories: core and non-core.
A meet and greet is an important part of meeting a rescue dog.

Questions to Ask When Adopting a Rescue Dog

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The fun part of adopting a rescue dog is figuring out which one speaks to you. Here are some questions you should ask that will help you to figure out which rescue dog is the right one for you.
Dog dental insurance isn't really necessary for young dogs, but many dogs develop dental issues by their 3rd year.

Does Your Dog Need Dental Insurance?

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By the time they’re three years old, most American dogs have an active dental disease, and its treatment can be expensive. Dog dental insurance might save thousands of dollars in dental care.
Dogs eating chocolate was the fourth most common reason for calls to Animal Poison Control.

Top Calls to Animal Poison Control

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The APCC received more than 451,000 calls from pet parents last year who needed immediate answers: Could what their dog gobbled down cause a life-threatening problem? The organization crunched its data and just released its annual list of the top ten toxins that pets managed to ingest the most.