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Things to Know Before Getting a Dog
Bringing a dog home means taking on a parent's responsibility for its whole life, so time your decision well and understand the trade-offs between purebreds and mixed breeds. Choose your source carefully, from shelters and reputable breeders to pet stores and online ads, each with its own risks.

What You Must Know Before Getting a Dog
Owning a dog is a long-term commitment with real costs β shots, monthly parasite control, food, and care can run around 700 yuan a month before any illness β plus the time for training, daily walks, and emotional attention. Think it through: you can choose a pet, but the dog can't choose otherwise and will spend its whole life with you.

What to Consider Before Getting a Dog
Choosing a dog is more than love at first sight β about 400 breeds exist, and the right one depends on your space, grooming tolerance, family, and the time you'll give to training. A little planning makes the long partnership happy.

Signs Your Dog Isn’t Getting Enough Exercise
Dogs need daily exercise to burn energy and stay fit β without it they pack on weight, bark for attention, chew the furniture, sleep poorly, and bolt out the door. Leash up for walks, and on bad-weather days burn energy with indoor games.

Getting Your Dog Used to Toothbrushing
Most dogs resist brushing, so build the habit slowly: first let it accept your hand on its teeth with treats, then use dog-formulated toothpaste and a soft touch, rewarding each side. Dental chews and water additives help, but they don't replace brushing.

6 Signs Your Dog Is Getting Old
Everything ages - people and dogs alike.

Why So Many Dogs Are Getting Tick Bites Lately
Today we look at the real reason ticks are surging lately.

Why Is My Dog’s Nose or Paw Pad Getting Crusty
You may find that many dogs have this hard, thick, dry callus on the nose and paw pads. This condition is called βhyperkeratosisβ.

Why Your Dog Is Suddenly Getting White Hair
White hair suddenly on the head? Actually coat turning white is natural; as owners, our hair whitens with age too.

Signs Your Dog Is Not Getting Enough Exercise
A dog's exercise needs vary by breed, but no dog should go without any exercise at all. Insufficient activity leads not just to obesity but to other signs too. Here is what a lack of exercise looks like in dogs.