The Shocking Truth About Canine Distemper
A disease that's similar to the measles that humans can get, Canine Distemper is a virus that's highly contagious and could kill your dog.
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Read up on the latest news and events taking place near you and then just mark the dates to make sure you and your pup are always ahead of the pack when it comes to getting tickets. Or perhaps you’re feeling like one lucky dog – PetGuide has loads of great contests and competitions where you can enter to win super cool prizes that are sure to turn your good boy into top dog of the neighborhood. And because we love newshounds and those who can’t start the day without reading all about it, we’ve fetched the top stories from around the canine world – from new laws to celebrity pets to adoption drives and more, our dog blog keeps you in the know.
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A disease that's similar to the measles that humans can get, Canine Distemper is a virus that's highly contagious and could kill your dog.
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At this point in your dog's life, it's the perfect time to start puppy kindergarten, which teaches training obedience, and socialization skills.
The Hairy Dogfathers take on some baby daddy drama – with a full house of animals and another baby on the way, is now the best time to add another pupp…
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Love free swag and dog food? Be on the lookout for The Honest Kitchen’s wily Bike Ninjas We can all agree that ninjas are pretty bad-ass. So what happe…
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We’re so glad someone put in the effort and research to make it official. According to a recent Australian study, walking your dog is one of the top fi…
Before the weather outside turns frightful, make sure you and your dog are ready for winter Brrrrrr! It’s already starting to get cold outside. In no t…
Divorce isn’t easy – especially when pets are involved. If both parties want guardianship of the dog, what options do you have? Debra Vey Voda-Ha…
There are thousands of pets for adoption and this is where Adoptapet.com, North America's largest non-profit pet adoption website, comes to the rescue!
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If you want to give your dog an exceptional workout, you should try your hand at Urban Mushing. This sport is perfect for dogs with a high energy drive.
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So you might have heard about spaying, but be wondering what all the fuss is about. Spaying can be a controversial issue. Some people swear by it.
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Like every other mammal, dogs can overheat. When your dog heats up, you need to act quickly to cool him down. Don’t panic, here’s how to do it
If you don't want to take your dog to a groomers to have it professionally done, you can learn to trim dog nails yourself with these easy steps.
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