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How to Give a Dog a Pill

Getting dogs to take pills can be challenging. This resource gives thorough tips and tricks.
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Senior dog who takes pills for a heart condition

How Much Does a Dog Cost to Acquire and Care For?

How much does a dog cost? Here's what to consider regarding adoption vs. buying, pet supplies, spay/neuter, vet bills, grooming, and more.
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Heartworm Disease in Dogs and Cats

Answers to questions about heartworm disease in dogs and cats: prevention, spread of disease, signs and symptoms, tests, treatment and prognosis.
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Trevor, a brown and white dog tilting his head

Feeding Your Dog

Wondering what to feed your dog? Read about dog foods available, including dry, wet and even vegetarian options, as well as other feeding considerations.
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What you feed your dog is important to his overall health. This dog's person is considering changing his diet to a specially formulated food for senior dogs.

How to Keep Dogs Cool in Hot Weather

Hot temperatures can quickly turn dangerous for dogs. Here are some tips to keep dogs cool in hot weather.
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This black dog is cooling off in hot weather by frolicking in a stream.

Dog Safety

Responsible dog ownership entails not letting your dog run loose, providing training, getting your pet spayed or neuter, microchipped and more.
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Woman and her dog with ball. She is keeping him safe by supervising his play time.

Why Is My Dog Licking His Paws So Much? Causes and Remedies

Why is my dog licking his paws so much? Dog paw licking can have many causes and might require some treatments to help your dog to feel better and stop licking.
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dog holding paw out to woman

How Do You Know Your Dog Is Healthy?

Although your dog can't talk to you, you can look for signs of a healthy dog and unhealthy dog to help you know whether your dog is feeling OK.
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Healthy dog lying on her back relaxing comfortably

Kidney Disease in Dogs

Canine kidney disease is often a chronic issue in older dogs. A Best Friends vet describes the symptoms of the organ function problem.
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Kidney Disease In Dogs

How to Find a Good Veterinarian

A veterinarian should be a good fit for both you and your pet. Here are some helpful guidelines for how to find a veterinarian near you.
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veterinarian examining a small dog

What Do Veterinary Specialists Do?

What is a specialized vet? Learn about veterinary specialists, such as dog oncologists, cat ophthalmologists, exotic animal veterinarians, and equine vets.
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Veterinary specialist holding a kitten on an exam table

Pet Spay and Neuter FAQs

What is the difference between spaying and neutering? What are the benefits of pet spay and neuter? Get answers to some frequently asked questions.
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Two dogs who have been spayed. Spaying or neutering is important for all pets.

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