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Three Common Canine Cancers Cancer is a debilitating disease affecting millions of Americans daily and can affect your furry friend too. Posted: August 2, 2011, 3 a.m. EDT Approximately 50 percent of all dogs over the age of 10 will … Continue reading →

10 Plants That Can Poison Pups Keep this greenery out of your house and yard. Arden Moore For eight years, Jill Richardson, D.V.M., was the voice of safety at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center in Urbana, Ill. She fielded calls … Continue reading →

Summer Plants Poisonous to Dogs Summer sun of course brings fun, but summer can also bring flowers and substances that are dangerous to dogs. Posted: July 21, 2011, 3 a.m. EDT Most pets use their sense of smell and taste … Continue reading →

Go Canoeing or Kayaking With Your Dog A kayak or canoe gives new meaning to “doggie paddle.” James W. Keldsen The world’s waters have seduced humans for thousands of years. Although the great days of exploring uncharted waters on the … Continue reading →

Read Your Dog’s Body Language By Brad Kloza The movie Up features a dog with a collar that translates his thoughts into sentences like “I have just met you, and I love you!” Real dogs, however, speak more with body … Continue reading →

Expert Cleaning Tips for Dog Homes Keep your home fresh and clean with these simple tips. Sally Deneen Chasing tumbleweeds of pet hair through your house gets tiresome, as does wiping endless paw prints, deodorizing pet beds, and otherwise cleaning … Continue reading →

A Pet Supplier Gives Old Dogs a New ‘Leash’ on Life By Alissa Wolf, About.com Guide See More About: senior pet supplies older pet ailments older dog care Watson’s Senior Pet Supplies was inspired by a beloved pooch of the … Continue reading →

If you discover cockleburs on your dog, remove them as soon as possible. By Kathy Salzberg, NCMG Q: My neighbor just brought home a dog from the shelter. She took a long walk with her new dog and came home … Continue reading →

Fit & Fed Everything you need to know about a healthy diet and exercise regimen for your dog. By Eve Adamson Is your dog too fat? Is he getting enough exercise? And what the heck should you really be feeding … Continue reading →

What you should know about your dog’s food. Sally Deneen Knowing what to feed your dog may be one of the most confusing and conflicting areas of dog ownership. But it’s also one of the most important things you can … Continue reading →