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How Dogs Understand Death
News occasionally carries stories of loyal dogs staying by a gravely ill owner, or guarding the home of a deceased owner - both seem to prove dogs are spiritual beings. In a dog's eyes, is death a final farewell or just a leaving?
Why Dogs Are Afraid of Nail Trimming
Nail trimming is a headache for countless owners. Here is a step-by-step way to help your dog relax about it.
Why Do Dogs Have Extra Neck Skin?
The loose skin on a dog's neck is scalp-like tissue that helps mothers carry puppies and protects the vulnerable throat. Learn its purpose and a handling caution.
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.
How Dogs and Cats Greet Differently
Home from work, a dog leaps for play; a cat quietly approaches, rubs a leg and leaves, or watches from afar. Here is why.
How Do Dogs Get Ringworm? The Specific Causes
How do dogs get ringworm? It is a fungal skin disease causing scaling, hair loss, and roughness. Why do dogs get it? Here are the specific causes of ringworm infection.
Why Senior Dogs Are More Prone to Heart Disease
As dogs age, the heart's pumping power weakens and circulation declines, raising the risk of heart disease — especially in certain breeds. Learn why senior and middle-aged dogs are more vulnerable, and the key symptoms owners should watch for.
Common Causes of Shivering in Cats and Dogs and How to Manage Them
Shivering is body trembling from cold, emotion, disease, or weakness—common in pets, and seizures include it. Causes range from simple cold to poisoning or infection; this article reviews them.
How Do Dogs Apologize?
Dogs show apology through body language, behavior, and sound—lowering the body, dropping the tail, squinting, ears back, a woeful whine, or returning to their crate to reflect. Some nuzzle, show the belly, or follow with soft eyes. Reading these helps build a stronger bond.
How to Relieve Constipation in Dogs
Constipation in dogs shows up as straining without producing stool, often caused by a poor diet, low water intake, too many bones, little exercise, or old age. Dietary fixes such as honey, fiber and probiotics usually help, and prevention comes down to better diet, hydration and weight control.