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How to Feed and Care for Senior Dogs
A dog's life is short; by seven or eight it is like a 50-year-old human and aging begins. From about 7 they enter old age. Here is daily care for seniors.
Are Female Dogs Really Smarter Than Males?
A Vienna study found female dogs outperform males on inference tasks. But each sex has trade-offs, males train easily, females are sharper and more protective.
Should You Shave a Dog in Summer?
Hot summer comes and owners think of a cool new look for their furry dog. What are the harms of shaving and the right way to do it?
How to Keep Dogs Cool in Summer
As it heats up, many pets get heatstroke in summer sun. Here is how to prevent and handle it.
How to Care for a Sick Dog
Pets get sick; medicine matters, but 'thirty percent treatment, seventy percent care' shows nursing cannot be ignored. Good care shortens treatment and raises cure rates.
Why Your Dog Treats You Like a Subordinate
When a dog sees itself as the boss, it may bark excessively, guard furniture, resource-guard, or pull on walks. Recognize the signs and reassert calm leadership.
Pros, Cons and Best Timing of Spaying or Neutering Cats and Dogs
Spay/neuter benefits far outweigh drawbacks - it avoids testicular tumors, prostate issues, mammary tumors, pyometra and more. Here is the detail.
Winter Warmth Mistakes for Dogs
Winter is cold, so keeping a dog warm is needed - but wrong methods threaten its health and safety.
Dogs Need Sun Protection Too
As it heats up, summer outings hide risks beyond heatstroke - did you know dogs get sunburned?
Is Toxoplasmosis Really That Scary?
Toxoplasma is a zoonotic disease with a very wide host range; infection rates in both humans and animals are high. Pigs, cattle, sheep, horses, dogs, cats and lab animals can all be infected.