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Ralph Roberts is a Marine veteran who lives alone in Stevens County, Washington with his yellow Labrador, Leia. In mid-July, he hired a neighbor’s 16-year-old son to help with some chores around his house, but things turned ugly when it came time to pay up. When the boy asked for his money, Roberts argued that
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If you have a big dog, more than one medium or large dog, or, like me, you sometimes foster for a shelter or rescue group, it makes sense to reduce your food and other dog-care supplies by taking advantage of any savings program offered by the retailers you buy from.  While the savings are sometimes
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Any food fed to dogs will provoke an argument, but dairy products provoke more than most.  Milk and dairy products are highly regarded because of their protein, calcium, potassium, vitamin D, B vitamins, zinc, and other nutrients. That, and the fact that most dogs love dairy products, mean that milk and other milk-based products remain
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The concept of pet foods formulated to benefit dogs with specific health problems was innovated by Mark L. Morris, Sr., a veterinarian who started his first practice in 1928 in Edison, New Jersey, after graduating from Cornell University. At a time when most veterinarians treated mainly livestock and working farm animals, Dr. Morris focused his
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We all wish our furry friends could live long enough to be the oldest dogs in the world. For Gisela Shore from Florida, that dream recently became a reality. Her rescue Chihuahua named TobyKeith won the Guinness World Record for “oldest living dog.” He may not be the oldest dog ever, who was a 29-year-old
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This review contains affiliate links. Read more here. aon168/iStock Should your tiny furball wear a collar? Yes! Even if your kitten is going to spend their life safely indoors. Accidents happen—an open window or door, an escape on the way to the vet—and you want your kitten to be as easy as possible to identify.
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In a world full of heavy news and heartbreak, a little bit of joy can go a long way. So often these days, we are finding those moments of happiness in our pets—and some pets are trained and ready to deliver them, too! Pet therapy, or animal-assisted therapy, is a practice that promotes interaction with
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Last month, in “Excessive Copper in Dog Food,” we told you how high copper levels in dog food can cause a serious, potentially lethal, illness called dietary-induced, copper-associated hepatopathy (CAH, also known as copper storage disease). The incidence of CAH is increasing at a rate that’s causing alarm among veterinarians and dog owners, with one
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iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. If your best buddy is a Pit Bull, then you know these loyal and loving bully dogs are also strong and tough. Pitties are sturdy for sure, but even the hardiest of
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This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Suds up! Self-care Sundays aren’t just for humans anymore. More pet parents than ever are pampering their pups, and there’s a growing market of dog spa treatments available, from nail polish and dog pedicure equipment to exfoliating washes and cologne. Sound silly? It is! But it’s also
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Last month, in “Excessive Copper in Dog Food,” we told you how high copper levels in dog food can cause a serious, potentially lethal, illness called dietary-induced, copper-associated hepatopathy (CAH, also known as copper storage disease). The incidence of CAH is increasing at a rate that’s causing alarm among veterinarians and dog owners, with one
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This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. People sometimes love a chunky pet, but when it comes to your dog’s health, canine obesity isn’t cute. According to the VCA, obesity is the most common preventable disease in canines in North America, affecting 25 percent to 30 percent of
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This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Dogs everywhere are sporting harnesses these days, from the colorful pack leading the pet walker through the neighborhood to the adventure dogs you run into on the trail. And while pet harnesses come in lots of varieties for many different needs, not all harnesses fit every type
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