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We often smell bad breath in our dogs and simply think it is because of something they ate. Although this can be the reason, chronic bad breath, or halitosis, can be a symptom of a more serious medical problem.

Causes
The most common causes of bad breath are t...

Bringing home a new puppy can be an exciting experience. However, that excitement can quickly turn to frustration when it comes time to train him. Potty training can be especially frustrating. A puppy is just learning his boundaries in his new home and still needs to be trained on what is right a...

We all love to spoil our dogs, but buying them treats at the local pet store can get expensive. Why not save money and make your own? There are many recipes available, and you can customize the treats with various shapes, sizes and flavors. It is possible to select special recipes for dogs with a...

We may think that our pets will never bite us or anyone else. However, 4.5 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs every year and most of them are by animals they know. Of these, 885,000 require medical attention. Some people, especially children, can be seriously disfigured or eve...

If you like to take walks in the grass with your dog, be careful of snakes. Snakes are often out and about in the warmer months between March and October. Snakes can be aggressive and will attack dogs.

Dog bites often occur on the head, shoulders and neck because curious dogs will try...

Dogs are creatures of habit. Just like many humans, they do not respond well to abrupt changes in their routine. Dogs also become very attached to their owners. Therefore, being left alone for long periods of time can be very upsetting to them. This can result in undesirable behaviors.

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The first step in keeping your d...

Shedding is a natural process that a dog goes through to remove dead and unwanted hair. Old fur falls out, and new fur grows in its place. All dogs lose hair from time to time, just like humans do, but some dogs shed more than others.

Dogs that live in the wild remove dead hair by rubbing...

Unlike humans, dogs do not sweat when they get hot. Instead, they pant, but this is not effective when the outside air is about the same as their body temperature. Panting can only help so much to lower a dog’s body temperature. Once a dog’s body temperature exceeds 104 degrees, heat stroke has o...