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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Intestinal Blockage in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Intestinal blockages are common in dogs, and most often occur from eating foreign objects. What are the causes, treatment and timeline of blockages?
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| April 24, 2024
Expert Advice: Health
Pica in Dogs: What to Know
Pica is a condition where your dog eats non-food items like stones or dirt. Learn about the many causes and treatments for this dangerous behavior.
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| February 29, 2024
Expert Advice: Training
Expert Tips on What Your Puppy Can Safely Chew
Your puppy needs to chew. Experts at AKC GoodDog Helpline give these ten tips for teaching your puppy safe and appropriate chewing behavior.
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| July 21, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
Staph Infections in Dogs: What You Need to Know
The most common bacterial skin problems in dogs are staph infections. Learn more about the importance of early treatment to keep these bad bacteria at bay.
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| February 16, 2023
Expert Advice: Dental Health
How to Find Safe and Effective Dog Dental Treats
Dog dental treats are useful but have important safety tips to keep in mind. Here's what you need to know before buying dental treats for your dog.
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| March 7, 2022
Expert Advice: General Nutrition
How to Pick Safe, Edible Dog Chews
Edible dog chews make a great snack for active chewers. Here's how to know which type of chews are right for your dog and are safe to enjoy.
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| February 24, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
How Can I Stop My Puppy From Chewing on My Hand?
A common complaint among new puppy owners is that their puppies are constantly biting their hands. Although this behavior can be alarming or overwhelming, it's extremely natural. Puppies understand the world around them by putting things into their mouth. Biting and mouthing are normal puppy behavior and aren't generally a cause for alarm or concern, and it […]
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| February 10, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Which Dog Toys Are Right for Your Dog?
A dog enjoying a toy is as entertaining to us humans as it is to the dog. Perhaps that's why dog owners spend roughly $79 a year on new dog toys. With hundreds, if not thousands, of dog toys to choose from, how do you choose a toy your dog will love instead of spending […]
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| December 25, 2021
Expert Advice: Puppy Information
Which Dog Toys Are Right for Your Puppy?
Puppies explore the world through their mouths, so they'll chew anything they can sink their teeth into. By providing them with toys that indulge their teething instincts, you're more likely to spare your shoes and socks from destruction
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| September 2, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
Why Does My Dog Chew On My Underwear and Socks?
Dogs that chew socks and underwear items are at risk of suffering from dangerous internal blockages. So knowing why your dog chews on underwear will help.
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| July 22, 2021