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Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
What Will Happen to My Dog After I’m Gone?
It's hard to think about what will happen after you're gone, but it's important to set up a future for your dog's life without you.
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| November 10, 2023
Expert Advice: Can my dog...
Can Dogs Sense When People Are Going to Die?
Can dogs sense death? Ask any group of dog lovers, and they can give you example after example. But is it just a coincidence, or can they tell?
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| October 16, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
Preparing for Your Dog for a Future Without You
No one wants to have to prepare for the worst, but it's always good to have a plan in place for your dog if something were to happen to you.
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| October 4, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
Setting up Your Dog’s Emergency Caregiver
You can't prepare for everything, but you can make sure your dog has someone to look after them if anything were to happen to you. Having an emergency caregiver ensures that your dog is looked after, even if you can't look after them yourself.
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| August 23, 2023
Expert Advice: Home & Living
What to Do if You Inherit Someone Else’s Dog
Nothing about the passing of a loved one is easy. But what is already a painful and stress-filled situation might be made more stressful if you've inherited your loved one's dog, especially if you weren't prepared for the challenge of welcoming a new pet into your life. Here's what you need to know if you're […]
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| February 10, 2022
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Know When You’re Ready for Another Dog After Your Dog Dies
Losing a dog is hard. But how do you know when you're ready to add a new pet to the family after a loss? Here's what to consider.
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| December 15, 2021
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
How Social Media Can Help Us Cope With Pet Loss
Losing a pet can bring on intense feelings of emptiness and despair. Because pets can't speak for themselves, owners might feel guilty, believing they could have done more to prevent the loss or ease their pet's suffering while they were alive. For advice, we spoke to Jackie Pajan, a TikTok creator known as Rainbow Bridge […]
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| November 11, 2021
Expert Advice: Health
When to Consider Behavioral Euthanasia
The decision to euthanize your dog is never an easy one. Your dog is a beloved family member and it's incredibly difficult to say goodbye. But it's even more complicated and distressing when the reason for the euthanasia is based on your dog's behavior rather than their health. You might feel guilty and wonder how […]
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| November 10, 2021
Expert Advice: Health
How to Explain a Pet’s Death to Children
After reviewing the laboratory results and examining Bella for the last time, the veterinarian met with the dog's owners and delivered news the Millers weren't expecting. Their Golden Retriever's liver cancer had progressed and would not improve. The 12-year-old dog would not survive more than a few days. Devastated by the thought of losing their […]
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| October 27, 2021
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Pet Euthanasia: How to Know When It’s Time to Put Your Dog or Cat Down
The overwhelming joy of having pets is unfortunately accompanied by the inevitable sadness that comes with ending their lives. As humans, we must be witness to the death of our family member, our pet. And unlike the movies, rarely is it that they gently fall “asleep” for eternity. Instead, dog owners are in the unique […]
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| October 27, 2021