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Should You Use an Electric Shock Collar for Training Your Dog? 

Should You Use an Electric Shock Collar for Tra...

A shock collar should never be used to punish a dog, but as a deterrent. Advocates of the collars say that an uncomfortable jolt deters the dog from unwanted behaviors....

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Should You Use an Electric Shock Collar for Tra...

A shock collar should never be used to punish a dog, but as a deterrent. Advocates of the collars say that an uncomfortable jolt deters the dog from unwanted behaviors....

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Do Peas Cause Heart Disease in Dogs?

Are Peas Causing Heart Disease in Dogs?

In the study, researchers compared nine dog foods that have long been associated by the FDA with DCM with nine traditional dog foods. They looked at more than 800 compounds...

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Are Peas Causing Heart Disease in Dogs?

In the study, researchers compared nine dog foods that have long been associated by the FDA with DCM with nine traditional dog foods. They looked at more than 800 compounds...

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Dog Ear Cropping

Body Modification of Dogs: The Controversy 

At this time, a great deal of controversy exists about tail docking and ear cropping. Many people believe that the surgical procedures are unnecessary and cause the dog unnecessary pain....

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Body Modification of Dogs: The Controversy 

At this time, a great deal of controversy exists about tail docking and ear cropping. Many people believe that the surgical procedures are unnecessary and cause the dog unnecessary pain....

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Adopting or Buying a Dog

Should You Buy or Adopt a Dog?

If you do decide to buy a dog from a breeder, you can still help to support your local animal shelter by volunteering or making donations of food, toys, beds,...

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Should You Buy or Adopt a Dog?

If you do decide to buy a dog from a breeder, you can still help to support your local animal shelter by volunteering or making donations of food, toys, beds,...

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Dangers of Ice Melt for Dogs

Dangers of Ice Melt for Dogs

Even if the weather is cold and icy, many dog owners must walk their pet so the animal can relieve itself outdoors. However, there are a few precautions you can...

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Dangers of Ice Melt for Dogs

Even if the weather is cold and icy, many dog owners must walk their pet so the animal can relieve itself outdoors. However, there are a few precautions you can...

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Are Bones Safe for Fido?

Are Bones Safe for Fido? 

According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, bones are dangerous. Carmela Stamper, DVM, made a statement in the FDA Consumer Update, “Some people think it’s safe to give dogs large...

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Are Bones Safe for Fido? 

According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, bones are dangerous. Carmela Stamper, DVM, made a statement in the FDA Consumer Update, “Some people think it’s safe to give dogs large...

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