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Gross slobbery dog toys can be washed and dried with care meaning your dog can spend more time with an old favorite.

How to Wash Dog Toys

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Washing your dog’s toys might seem like a minor task, but it plays a vital role in maintaining your pet’s health and hygiene. Dog toys are exposed to dirt, saliva, bacteria, and even fecal matter over time and can harbor harmful germs and allergens. Knowing how to properly clean dog toys, when to clean them, and when to discard them is key to keeping your pup safe, especially in multi-pet homes.
A snake bite of a dog can indicate the need for immediate medical attention.

Is That a Snake Bite on My Dog?

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The dog snake bite timeline usually starts like this: You’re walking through the woods, and your dog is off exploring. Suddenly, he yelps, and you see a snake slithering away (possibly causing you to also yelp!). Venomous snakes can be found everywhere in North America. Was THAT snake poisonous?
A dog exercise routine provides your dog with mental stimulation as well as physical health.

Developing a Dog Exercise Routine

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Keeping your dog well-exercised has a variety of benefits. Not only will you keep them at a healthy weight and their muscles limber, you can also use exercise as a way to bond with your dog and provide them with mental enrichment.

Before you begin an exercise routine with your dog, there’s a lot to know. We chatted with canine physical therapist Dr. Courtney Wheeler, PT, CCRT, from Walking Paws Rehab in Boulder, Colorado, and canine conditioning coach, Kirsten Belinsky, CPDT-KA, CSCC, from Canine Athletics Training Center in Longmont, Colorado about all things dog exercise.

In home euthanasia can provide your pet with a peaceful end of life in the familiar and comfortable surroundings of their home.

What To Know About In-Home Euthanasia

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Wherever Harley went, commotion followed. I had a hunch that even in death, his knack for turmoil would live on, and I wasn't wrong. The...
When your dog is sprayed by a skunk there are some steps you need to take to mitigate the smell and the risk of injury to your dog.

What To Do When Your Dog Is Sprayed by a Skunk

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When I think back to the night my dog was sprayed by a skunk, the disaster replays in my mind like a video in fast-forward.

Something furry dashed across the front porch of the Cape Cod, Massachusetts, beach house where we were staying.

"What the heck was that creature?" I thought, wondering what animal paid us a visit. But my dog didn't want to ponder nature; he raced after the fluffy critter.

An oatmeal batch for dogs can be used to treat a variety of dog skin problems.

Oatmeal Baths for Dogs

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Oatmeal is a key ingredient in many pet shampoos and conditioners and oatmeal baths are famous for their therapeutic properties. Here’s how to find effective oatmeal products for your pup’s skin problems, plus DIY remedies that work.
There are several tricks in knowing how to wash a dog that can make the difference in keeping it clean.

How to Wash Dog Beds

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Sometimes dog beds get beyond dirty. Aside from the usual dirt stains and hair, they can also be subject to things like urine, poop,...
Dog summertime safety tips will help keep your dog healthy and safe this summer season.

Dog Summer Safety Tips: Ways to Beat the Heat

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It’s never too early to start thinking about ways to keep your dog safe in summer, especially from the heat.
Burrs on dogs can be painful as well as uncomfortable and require some care to remove.

How to Remove Burrs from Your Dog’s Coat

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If you live where plants produce spikey seeds that cling to a dog’s hair, you’ve probably encountered burrs. These seed or fruit pods with tiny barbs, hooks, or sharp spines can be difficult to remove, but the right equipment will simplify the task.
Foxtail awls can be a deadly danger to dogs and their unwary owners.

The Deadly Foxtail: What to Know as a Dog Owner

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The U.S. is home to three species of foxtails: yellow foxtail, green foxtail, and giant foxtail. It doesn’t grow in some lucky parts of the country—namely Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia—but can be found in the rest of the U.S.
There are ways to safely carry dogs whether they are large or small.

How to Safely Lift and Carry a Dog

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The ability to pick up a large dog requires more than just strength. You need to use the proper technique, understand canine anatomy, and pay careful attention to your large dog’s comfort and safety.
There are several ways of gauging whether or not the pavement is too hot to walk your dog.

Is the Pavement Too Hot to Walk My Dog?

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Dog walks are the highlight of the day for most dogs. But what about when it’s hot and humid, with the sun beating down on that black asphalt? How do you know if it’s safe to walk your pup then?