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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Best Dog Breeds for Hot Weather
The outdoor temperature where you live affects your dog's comfort level. If you live in a warm or tropical climate, what are the best breeds for hot...
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| August 29, 2024
Expert Advice: General Health
Do Dogs Sweat?
You may be used to seeing your dog pant in warm weather, but do dogs sweat? Contrary to popular belief, dogs do sweat, but this is only a small part of their cool-down process. How Do Dogs Sweat? Dogs only produce sweat in certain parts of their bodies. Dogs have two types of sweat glands: […]
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| September 29, 2022
Expert Advice: Health
How to Keep Your Dog Cool in Extreme Heat Without Air Conditioning
The summer heat can be stifling for both dogs and humans. And when we lose power, it is not only stressful on our own bodies but on our dogs' as well. There are a few steps you can take to keep your dog (and you!) safe and cool in extreme heat. Most Dogs Aren't Built […]
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| July 26, 2022
Expert Advice: Health
Is the Weather Too Hot For Your Dog? Watch For These Signs
It was a warm spring day, and a neighbor and I were watching some dogs charging around playfully in a fenced, dog-park area, seemingly oblivious to the heat. My neighbor commented, “You know, if we were running around like that we would be drenched in sweat. Dogs must be marvelously adapted to handle the heat.” […]
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| July 22, 2022
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Warning Signs of Dehydration in Dogs
Dehydration in dogs occurs when the body loses more fluid than it's taking in. All mammals rely on water to keep their bodies functioning properly, and dogs are no exception. In fact, water is necessary for virtually every important body function, including lubricating joints, cushioning internal organs, aiding digestion, and regulating body temperature. When we […]
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| June 29, 2021
Expert Advice: Health
Dogs Drinking Pool Water: Dangers of Chlorine
On warm days spent outdoors, it's not uncommon to catch your dog lapping up a bit of pool water. But is it safe for dogs to drink pool water? Here's what to know if you find your pup consuming chlorine. Is Pool Water Safe for Dogs to Drink? If your dog drinks a small amount […]
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| June 25, 2021
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Can All Dogs Swim? How to Teach a Dog to Swim
Does your dog run with excitement to every body of water in sight? Maybe you can’t walk past a creek or pond without your pup diving in. Or maybe your dog treats water like the enemy and will do anything to stay dry. Every dog is different and not all are born with a love […]
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| June 3, 2021
Expert Advice: Health
Foxtails & Dogs: Why They’re Dangerous
“Mean seeds" refers to foxtails or any number of plants, including Canada wild rye and cheatgrass, that have barbed grass awns or seed heads. Dogs may pick up a grass awn on an ear, eye, mouth, nose, or between their toes – and an awn can even burrow directly into their skin. These plants and […]
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| May 25, 2021
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Heatstroke in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Dogs are notoriously bad at dissipating body heat. Watch for early signs of heatstroke, also known as hyperthermia, in your dog to avoid serious outcomes.
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| May 6, 2021
Expert Advice: Health
Dogs Eating Cicadas: Tasty Treat or Trouble?
Sometime in spring, when the soil temperature reaches 64 degrees, your dog may suddenly start digging up the yard. They can hear something you can’t yet hear – juvenile cicadas tunneling through the ground getting ready to emerge. Most of the more than 3,000 types of cicadas appear every 2 to 5 years, and their […]
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| March 4, 2021