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 Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Pet Care

One reason we love our pets is because they can pull us out of the mindset of everyday human life. These animals don’t understand bills or election cycles or the pressure to post something cute on your social media; they just vibe. At the same time, your pet is decidedly not a part of the…

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Navigating City Life With a Dog

A small black and white dog runs down a hill.

Your dog can live an enriching and exciting life in an urban area. While there are many new opportunities for your pup to experience in the city, there are just as many challenges. City life with a dog requires careful planning — from the location of your new apartment to its layout. You must also…

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Managing a Multi-Dog Household 

Two black and white dogs rest after playing.

A household with dogs is a home full of love; the more, the merrier! However, having multiple canines running around can be hectic, especially if they all compete to be the loudest, to be in charge, or to have the biggest share of resources.  It is normal for pups in multi-dog households to scuffle or…

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Choosing the Right Bedding for Your Dog

A small grey and brown dog lies on a blue blanket with white stars. He is being read a bed time story.

Beds: some people can’t get enough of them! There’s nothing quite like slipping into a cozy pair of sheets at the end of a long, hard day — or, when occasions permit, right in the middle of one. Every person has a bed, but what about every dog? Many pet owners neglect to give their…

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Natural Remedies for Common Dog Ailments

A happy grey dog sits on his hind legs in a field of green grass and wildflowers.

From unexplained limps to dry skin, dogs always seem to be finding ways to make you worried about their health and wellness. Any serious issues should be addressed by a vet, but is there anything you can do at home to help soothe more minor irritations or encourage healing? Absolutely! Dogs were domesticated over 30,000…

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Preparing Your Dog for Vet Visits

A playful black and white French bulldog with his mouth open happily jumps on the photographers leg, before a backdrop of green grass.

As a pet parent, you can give your canine some essential tools for maneuvering through the world with confidence. This preparation can help them tackle scary situations, like a visit to their doctor.  Going to the vet for a simple check-up can be an unpleasant experience for many pets. Just like how some people don’t…

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Can Pets Really Improve Your Mental Health?

A small black and white boxer and a brown beagle stand on a porch in front of a white picket fence.

Having a pet in the home certainly changes our day-to-day life in huge ways.  Pets bring out the nurturing side of their humans, and, in turn, they become better caregivers, but how can having a pet improve a person’s own wellness? Mental health is impacted by many factors and is, in some ways, far less…

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Senior Dog Care: Tips for Aging Pets

A medium sized senior dog with black and white fur sits and smiles at the camera.

For a dog, the golden years can be full of relaxation, affection, and delicious new treats, but they’ll need help from their owner to adjust to their new abilities and limitations. A senior dog won’t be able to do all of the same things that they enjoyed in their younger years, but with your help,…

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The Impact of Music and Sounds on Dogs

A shaggy brown dog sits and gazes lovingly at the camera amid a backdrop of green grass.

“Music is the universal language of mankind,” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once wrote. But could that appeal transcend across species? Countless dog owners tell tales of pups who have a strong relationship to music and sounds: both those they prefer and those they’d rather do without. Other dogs seem to largely ignore the background tunes, no…

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What Dog Owners Should Know About Pet Insurance

A small black and white dog in a field of green grass.

Owning a pet is typically a joy, but certain obligations can make it stressful — and expensive! Vet bills are, of course, the prime example of why owning a dog can lead to such a big financial strain. Between annual checkups and standard treatments, your pup’s well-being can become quite pricey. Factor in unexpected emergencies,…

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