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Does Your Dog Have Hair or Fur?

What’s the difference between dog hair and fur? While the terms are often used interchangeably, grooming experts offer definitions that describe your dog’s coat.
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What Dogs Have Button Ears?

A dog with a button ear has a fold forward to protect the inside of the ear.
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Do Anti-Anxiety Dog Beds Work?

A dog bed for anxiety must suit your individual canine’s needs.
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Acupuncture for Dogs

Whether the veterinary acupuncturist practices Traditional Chinese Medicine or Western medical acupuncture, the treatment helps, especially for dogs with arthritis or neurological problems.
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Vitamins for Senior Dogs

The best senior dog vitamins are the ones your dog needs and that have an NASC seal on them.
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Dewclaw Disagreement: Should Dewclaws Be Removed?

Some dog experts think dogs should have their dewclaws removed; others say these vestigial “toes” are important for the dog’s stability and soundness. Who’s right?
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How Often Should Your Wash Your Dog?

When should you wash your dog? It depends on your dog’s coat, lifestyle, activities, age, and health. Here’s how to reduce allergens, minimize shedding, and keep your dog smelling fresh.
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How to Bathe Your Dog

Follow these instructions and suggestions for dog bathing products to make bath time a pleasant and beneficial experience for you and your pup.
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Signs of Kidney Failure in Dogs

Symptoms of kidney disease can be subtle, often starting with your dog drinking lots more water.
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Senior Dog Is Losing Teeth

Tooth loss is somewhat preventable in senior dogs, as it is in humans, but you need to start dental care sooner rather than later.
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Best Age to Neuter a Male Dog

The effects of neutering a dog too early changed the recommendation of when to neuter.
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Folliculitis in Dogs

Bacterial folliculitis is an infection of the dog’s hair follicles and superficial skin. It can be precipitated by a number of conditions, so successful treatment depends on finding the cause.

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Parallels between Force-Free Training and Gentle Parenting

Both gentle parenting and force-free training emphasize empathy for the living being you're responsible for, and patience with their behavior as their core tenet.