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Adenoma or sebaceous cysts on dogs are largely harmless is unsightly bumps on your dog's skin.

What Is a Sebaceous Cyst or Adenoma on a Dog?

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It’s not uncommon to come across a lobulated pink or white growth on your dog’s skin, especially if he’s older. These bumps might be...
Looking for the best canned dog foods? Here are our top picks for this year.

The Best Canned Dog Foods

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There are many reasons dog owners may choose to feed their dogs canned food. To help make choosing a diet that is right for your dog easier, we've named the best canned dog foods in 8 different categories.
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....
Not all temporary fencing for dogs can keep dogs restrained as this dog climbing over a fence demonstrates.

Temporary Fences for Dogs

Whether you’re traveling, remodeling your backyard, or need a fence to put up at camp or at your RV, a good outdoor temporary dog fencing for dogs can keep you and your dog happy. A portable temporary fence can give your dog a little freedom, but it must be safe and secure.
How often should you take your dog to the vet? Once or twice a year for routine checkups is the minimum for a healthy dog.

How Often Should I Take My Dog to the Vet?

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Even if your dog appears healthy, routine vet visits are essential for early detection of health issues, disease prevention, and maintaining a high quality of life.
A dog exercise routine provides your dog with mental stimulation as well as physical health.

Developing a Dog Exercise Routine

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Keeping your dog well-exercised has a variety of benefits. Not only will you keep them at a healthy weight and their muscles limber, you can also use exercise as a way to bond with your dog and provide them with mental enrichment.

Before you begin an exercise routine with your dog, there’s a lot to know. We chatted with canine physical therapist Dr. Courtney Wheeler, PT, CCRT, from Walking Paws Rehab in Boulder, Colorado, and canine conditioning coach, Kirsten Belinsky, CPDT-KA, CSCC, from Canine Athletics Training Center in Longmont, Colorado about all things dog exercise.

Homemade dog food toppers and other homemade dog food can provide a nutritional AND cognitive boost for your dog.

Brain Booster Homemade Dog Food Topper Recipe

Feeding fresh food does not have to be all or nothing. Contrary to popular belief, you can add fresh foods into your dog’s dry dog food to provide nutritional benefits and increase palatability. Formulated to provide dogs with brain boosting whole foods, this simple and convenient fresh food topper is the perfect way to dip your toes into the world of fresh food diets
When are you too old to adopt a dog or other pet?

Too Old to Adopt?

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I’ve had a number of older owners book lessons with me lately—more than half a dozen individuals and couples in their 70s and even 80s, all wanting some training help with their new dogs or puppies.
Dog summertime safety tips will help keep your dog healthy and safe this summer season.

Dog Summer Safety Tips: Ways to Beat the Heat

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It’s never too early to start thinking about ways to keep your dog safe in summer, especially from the heat.
There are ways to safely carry dogs whether they are large or small.

How to Safely Lift and Carry a Dog

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The ability to pick up a large dog requires more than just strength. You need to use the proper technique, understand canine anatomy, and pay careful attention to your large dog’s comfort and safety.
Dog food toppers can entice a dog to eat food when they're not eating and can add needed fiber and

Best Dog Food Toppers

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Dog food toppers are an excellent way to enhance your dog’s meals, whether to add variety to mealtimes, provide additional nutrition, or support specific health conditions. When it comes to toppers, you can choose from simple, homemade additions like lightly cooked meats and vegetables to commercially available wet and freeze-dried toppers designed to provide targeted nutritional support.
When is flea season? It can be all year round if you don't stay up to date on flea treatments.

How to Spot Fleas Before They Infest Your Dog

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While a few fleas are unlikely to seriously injure a dog, a severe flea infestation can lead to serious health problems, and in extreme cases, dogs can die from complications. Puppies, senior dogs, and dogs with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to these complications.