dog health
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Beauty Pill’s Chad Clark and His Pup Stanley Are Working on a Comeback
After mutual health scares, the musician and his pup are healing — together.
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6 Best Fresh Food Delivery Services for Dogs
Feeding your dog healthy whole foods is easier than ever.
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Spring’s 5 Most Toxic Plants to Dogs
It’s boom time for plants, but these offenders can be perilous to pets.
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What You Need to Know About Lymphoma in Dogs
Find out what causes lymphoma in dogs and how you can help your pup.
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Home Alone: What to Know About Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety
Does your dog freak out when you head for the door? Here’s some advice.
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Help Your Chonky Pet Lose Weight
Tips to help make sure your pet isn’t packing on too many pounds.
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Does Your Dog Need Anti-Anxiety Meds?
How to cope with dog anxiety — from training to medication.
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Do Anxious Dog Parents Raise More Anxious Dogs?
Which comes first: a nervous person or a nervous pup?
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When, Exactly, Should You Vaccinate Your Puppy?
If it’s time for a round of shots (no, not that kind), follow this guide.
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Ever Ask Your Dog “Why Are You Like This?” DNA Is the Answer — Kind Of
This study says it’s actually less about what’s in their DNA and more about what’s on it.
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So, When Exactly Should You Spay or Neuter Your Dog?
The research is confusing — here are some guidelines.
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10 Ways to Relieve Your Dog’s Pesky Arthritis Pain
Dr. Kathy Davieds’s tips for treating achy joints — from medications to massages.
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Ashes to Ashes, Pet to Plant
The founders of Pleia, a startup that practices pet composting, on this method of honoring pets after death.
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Garden Variety: Plants Safe for Our Pups
Boutique NYC nursery The Sill gives us the dirt on dog-friendly plants.
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The East Palestine, Ohio Crisis Is Affecting Pets, Too
Residents have reported concerning health problems with their animals.
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Don’t Ignore These 9 Behavioral Signs That Your Dog Is in Pain
Animal behaviorist Karen B. London breaks down the silent ways your pet is trying to tell you they’re hurting.
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Should You Put Your Dog on a Low-Calorie Diet?
Diet culture is a tricky thing — for pets, too.
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A Pain in the Ear: What to Know About Dog Ear Infections
Dogs are especially at risk for ear infections. Here’s what to look out for.
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A Digestible Guide to Healthy Dog Food
How to pick the right grub for your pup when there are So. Many. Choices.
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8 Comforting Thoughts to Help You Through the Death of Your Pet
There’s no guidebook to grief and loss — but these kind words will help.
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Chemistry Between People and Pets Is Real (It’s Science)
How the “love hormone” oxytocin connects us with our pups.
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- nutrition
6 Mushroom Superfoods that Won’t Turn Your Dog Into a Zombie
Nothing to fear here The Last of Us fans — ’shrooms are great immune-boosters.
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Are Celebrity Chefs Feeding Their Pets Five-Star Meals?
These expert-approved recipes will help you use all the food in your kitchen.
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Wait, Did Your Puppy Suddenly Change Colors on You?
This isn’t exactly like The Wizard of Oz’s “Horse of a Different Color” scenario, but it’s not not that.
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Dog Child Is the Ultimate Cheat Sheet to Home Cooking For Your Dog
Founder Nicole Marchand has made home cooking easier with upcycled ingredients.
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Cold Weather Is the Nemesis of Dog Paws. Here’s How to Help
We all have to up our moisturizing game in the fall and winter.
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When a Cough Isn’t Just a Cough
7 reasons to be concerned when your dog is coughing, according to veterinarians.
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It’s Not Bougie to Get Stem Cell Therapy For Your Pets
Gallant CEO Dr. Linda Black on how you can affordably give your dog a long and happy life, thanks to science.
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How Often Should I Walk My Dog?
Your dog may need more exercise than you think, according to two vets and a behaviorist.
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8 Calming Products That Helped My Dog’s Separation Anxiety
Compression vests, interactive toys, and pheromone sprays are game-changers.
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Can’t Pay Your Pet’s Vet Bills? These Orgs Can Help
When the bills rack up, these resources have your back.
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9 Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe in the Snow
Veterinarian Dr. Aaron Vine on how you can protect your pet when they’re exposed to the elements.
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- nutrition
8 Super Seeds to Add to Your Dog’s Diet
From chia to pumpkin, seeds pack a major nutritional punch.
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7 Probiotics to Get Your Dog’s Gut Health in Check
The probiotics your pup should have in their medicine cabinet.
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12 Red Flags You Should Watch Out For in a Dog Breeder
Look out for untrustworthy breeders — and report them.
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How to Help Your Bored Senior Dog Spice Up Their Life
Spice Girls reference aside, just because your dog is graying around the eyes doesn’t mean those eyes don’t light up at playtime.
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1 in 10 Dogs Will Get Kidney Disease. Here’s What to Do
It can’t be cured, but it can be managed. Partnering with your vet will be the key.
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The Chilling Truth About Dog Frostbite
Yep, all those warnings your mom gave you as a kid apply to your dog, too. Learn how to keep your pup safe in the cold.
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Injoya Is Giving Pets a Slice of Pizza Heaven
The brand’s snuffle mat gives pups the chance to stuff their faces into a fluffy pizza pie.
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Dr. Joya Griffin Is Poppin’ Puppy Pimples on TV
The star of National Geographic’s Pop Goes the Vet on the understated specialty, reality TV, and finding fun in the gross.
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10 Tips to Give Your Dog a Blissful Vet Visit
Reduce the stress of veterinary visits — for you and your pup.
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On Your Next Walk, Let Your Pup Follow Their Nose
A “sniffari” gives your dog a chance to be the boss.
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Puppies in Peril: The Ongoing Fight Against Craigslist Scams
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is on a mission to take down puppy mills and animal traffickers who trick unknowing Craigslist users into purchasing dangerously — sometimes terminally — sick dogs.
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Big Fish: The Best Omega-3 Supplements for Dogs (And Why They Need Them)
Fatty acids rev up your dog’s energy, keep their coat shiny, help with inflammation from allergies and arthritis, and so much more...
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8 Practical and Healing Ways to Remember Your Pet After They Pass
Even though it’s the last thing you want to think about.
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Seizures Are the Stuff of Dog-Parent Nightmares
What you need to know about seizures and dogs (and canine epilepsy) so you’re prepared and your pup is cared for.
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Cloudy With a Chance of Cataracts
Here’s how to spot the eye condition and help your dog see more clearly.
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3 Natural Remedies for Your Dog’s Dry Winter Skin
Spoiler: They’re probably already in your pantry.
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A Walk a Day Keeps the Doggy Dementia Away
A new study finds that physical exercise could keep your dog sharp. Time for walkies!
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OK, But Is Grain-Free Food Actually Linked to Heart Disease?
The Wildest Collective member and integrative veterinarian Dr. Lindsey Wendt shares advice on a sometimes controversial, always changing topic.
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7 Ways to Keep Your Pup Cozy on Snowy Days
A professional dog walker’s pro tips for making winter your dog’s favorite time of year.
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Study Shows Pro Grooming Is Better at Curbing Dog Itching Than DIY
Data collected by The Pet Insight Project proves our kitchen sink salons aren’t quite cutting it.
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Winter is Coming — Can Your Dog Suffer Seasonal Depression?
Dog behaviorist Scott Sheaffer on how pets may suffer from seasonal affective disorder, too.
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Can the RSV Surge Affect My Pet?
Luckily, RSV isn’t transmittable between humans and pets. But there are some particularly nasty viral respiratory infections to look out for.
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Gut Reactions: Pets Have Shockingly High Levels of E. Coli
A new report finds that one in three dogs and one in seven cats have unhealthy levels of E. coli present in their gut microbiome.
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8 Protein Bars That Will Have Your Dog in Better Shape Than Jason Momoa
The meal supplements are no longer reserved for gym rats — active canines can also indulge in the quick treats.
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9 Diseases You Can (and Definitely Can’t) Catch From Your Dog
Here’s what you can scratch off your “Worry About This” list.
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Chew on This: A Guide to Safe and Not-So-Safe Dog Bones
Two experts — a veterinary dentist and internist — rate the most popular dog bones.
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Immunotherapy Can Be the Solve For Your Dog’s Allergies
If allergens were to ask, “Am I the drama?,” the answer would be yes.
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Miss Independent? Let Your Dog Trim Their Own Nails
ScratchPad is a less stressful solution to claw care for DIY pups.
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Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin?
Yep! The superfood is a delicious natural remedy for diarrhea and constipation.
- lifestyle
California Is the First State to Ban Testing of Chemicals on Cats and Dogs
The U.S. has a long way to go when it comes to ending what Gov. Gavin Newsom calls “cruel and unnecessary testing.”
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We Need to Talk: There’s a Serious Veterinarian Shortage Right Now
As a pet parent, the best thing you can do is be nice.
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As Much as We Reject Them, Routines Are Good for Us — and Our Dogs
Supplement brand Reggie’s founder on why routines set the stage for your dog’s glow-up.
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20 Festive Toys and Treats to Help Your Pet Haunt Your House This Spooky Season
October is so cute it’s scary.
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Can Dogs Eat Almonds (and Other Nuts)?
This healthy snack for humans isn't so healthy for your pup. Here's why it's best to avoid them.
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8 Holistic Brands Curated by Integrative Veterinarian Dr. Lindsey Wendt
The founder of Crystal Lotus Veterinary Care recommends therapeutic platters, healing pet foods, electromagnetic flea/tick preventatives, and more personalized pet care options.
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You — Yes, You — Can Make Your Dog Homemade Chicken and Vegetables
Behold: the power of a home-cooked meal.
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How to Keep Your Three-Legged Dog Outpacing All the Other Pups at the Park
6 tips to help your tripod dog stay in tip-top shape.
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Kennel Cough Is the Worst. Here’s What You Need to Know About It
Kennel cough has been making headlines this year, but you can prevent your pup from catching this super contagious disease. (Hint: there’s a vaccine.)
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How to Help the Dogs Saved From the Largest Dog-Fighting Ring in South Carolina’s History
Here’s here you can donate to help these pups — plus who to call if you know more information.
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Meet 5 New Innovative Pet Startups
Leap Venture Studio is a springboard for these companies designing “flexitarian” pet diets, state-of-the-art health tools, and more.
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Here’s How You Can Prevent Dangerous Bloat in Your Dog
Bloat is one of the leading causes of death in deep-chested dogs. This elective surgery can lower the risk.
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From Goldendoodles to Puggles — the Truth About “Designer Dogs”
Do your research. Know the facts.
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8 Best Dog Harnesses For When Collars Don’t Cut It
Experts pick the best harnesses for every kind of dog — from flat-faced breeds to tiny teacups to escape artists.
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Dogs Get Dry Eye Too...Some Breeds More Than Others
Eyes without tears are only for Cameron Diaz in The Holiday.
