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Teaching Your Child About Peers With Special Needs
According to her mother, 8-year-old J. is “really sweet and loves attention.” She goes to her friend’s house, does horseback...
15 Best Dog Training Books
If you recently got a dog, you’re probably overwhelmed with information to read. But what are the best dog training...
Interview with an Expert: Herpes Eye Infections in Cats
Fiona, a Scottish Fold and one of our five cats, has had eye problems since she was a kitten. She...
14 Symptoms of Distemper in Cats
Feline panleukopenia, also known as distemper, is a highly contagious but often curable disease. Not sure how to tell if...
Why Is My Dog Shivering? 7 Reasons and Remedies
It’s common to see a dog shivering playfully, but involuntary shaking may be a sign of something other than excitement....
What to Do if You See Blood in Dog Urine
Blood in dog urine is often difficult to detect, especially if your pet eliminates outside in the grass or dirt....
Tramadol for Dogs: Advantages, Disadvantages and Side Effects
When your dog is in pain, all you want to do is make that pain go away, but pain medication...
Staph Infection In Dogs: How To Help Your Dog Cope
You’ve heard about people suffering from staph infections, but did you know that staph infection in dogs could happen too?...
Pneumonia in Dogs — What You Should Know
If you’ve noticed your dog doesn’t have much spunk in his step, is losing weight or has been coughing, he...
Neurological Disorders in Dogs: Signs and Care Tactics
Neurological disorders in dogs can be scary, as they come on suddenly, leaving you feeling helpless. It’s important for you...
Mucus in Dog Stool: The Common Causes
You’d do anything for your dog, even check his stool, especially if you thought something could be wrong. Notice any...
Care.com Interview Series: Pet Care Expert Talks Bloat and Torsion in Dogs
Bloat and torsion are two very serious (and sometimes fatal) conditions that often affect large breeds of dogs — and...
How to Make a Dog Vomit in an Emergency
It’s probably safe to say that learning how to make a dog vomit isn’t on top of your list of...
How to Cure a Dog Yeast Infection — and How to Prevent Them
As a dog owner, you may not imagine that your four-legged friend could get a yeast infection. However, a dog...
Dog Stomach Gurgling: Potential Causes
Have you ever heard your dog’s stomach gurgle? This bodily sound is often not a cause for alarm, as your...
Dog Losing Hair? The Possible Causes and What to Do Next
Most dogs shed hair, especially during the hot summer months, but a dog losing hair in massive amounts or with...
10 Signs of Kidney Failure in Dogs
If you notice your dog peeing more than usual, drinking copious amounts of water or you feel like he’s “just...
The Benefits of Prozac for Dogs
Does your dog suffer from separation anxiety? If so, it can be really hard for you to leave the house,...
Puppy Breath: Why You Love It and How to Prolong the Sweetness
Most people wouldn’t automatically associate dog breath with a great smell, but there are many puppy owners who know and...
Keeping Canine Teeth Healthy — The 5 Best and Worst Chews for Your Dog
Of course you love spoiling your pet! But before giving your dog a chew toy, take a closer look. Could...
Frequent Urination in Dogs: How Often Should Your Dog Pee?
Wait, didn’t your dog just ask to go out? Why is she standing by the door again, whining? Changes in...
Dog Bladder Infection: 7 Tips To Help Your Dog
A dog bladder infection is fairly common. What’s tough is that dogs can’t tell you what they’re feeling, so it...
Cat Love Bites: A Unique Form of Communication
Does your cat ever give you a little nibble or your arm or leg during a moment of affection? If...
Bland Diet For Dogs: How and When To Use Them and Recipes to Try
Many dogs have sensitive stomachs — and even those with digestive systems of steel sometimes ingest something they shouldn’t, leading...
9 Ways to Know a Dog Nose Needs Attention
When your dog wakes you up in the morning with a big kiss but his nose is wet and cold...
7 Home Remedies for Dog Dandruff
You’re scratching your dog behind the ears when you notice a lot of white specks on his dark fur. These...
7 Delicious Dog Cake Recipes
It’s your pup’s birthday and you’re looking for dog cake recipes fit for the prince of pooches. What ingredients should...
10 Easy Homemade Cat Treats Your Cat Will Love
Everyone loves a treat now and then. Cats are no different. Homemade cat treats give your kitty the love she...
How to Put on a Dog Harness
A harness can help you keep your dog safe when you’re out for a walk or playing at the park....
6 Ways to Help Ease Your Dog’s Fear of Loud Noises
With summer storms and fireworks displays popping up all over, your dog has every reason to burrow under the dining...
The Puppy Stages: Caring for A Newborn Puppy
If you’re really in on all the action from day one, you’ll watch in awe as they open their eyes,...
12 Adorably Awesome Dog Birthday Party Ideas
Every dog has his day, so what’s more fun than a dog birthday party when it’s your adorable pooch’s turn?...
101 Things to Do With Your Dog
Finding things to do with your dog is important, and finding new things to do can take some extra time....
51 Unique Dog Names for 2015
No, William Shakespeare wasn’t talking about dog names when he penned the lines: “What’s in a name? that which we...
30 Cute Italian Dog Names and Their Meanings
When it comes to naming your dog, you want to come up with something original. By choosing from Italian dog...
The 24 Best Dog Food Brands of 2015
Many factors — such as the age, weight and breed of your dog — go into choosing the best dog...
DIY Cat Toys: 20 Fun and Easy Toys for Your Cats
Have you ever come home from the store with a brand new cat toy, only to have your cat be...
17 DIY Dog Toys: How to Make Fun, Safe Toys From Things in Your House
Does it seem like dog toys come into your house for the sole purpose of being destroyed? Can your pup...
Top 10 Strongest Dog Breeds
You’re not sure what breed of dog is right for you, but you know you’re not a Chihuahua or poodle...