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Carrie Heflick

I have 2 Miniature Pinschers. My husband and I consider them our 4-legged kids.

Tired of filling your dog's Kong toy with the same old treat? Try making your own Kong treats! Here are some great Kong recipes using healthy human foods. Plus, tips for cleaning the inside of your Kong toy.

There is safe medicine for dogs currently in your medicine cabinet. When using people medicine for you dog you, have to make sure that you give the correct dosage based on your dog's weight. Use this list of safe medicine for dogs.

There are several different teacup dogs out there to choose from. One of the more popular teacup dogs is a Teacup Chihuahua.

If you make dog treats yourself, they'll be cheaper and healthier than store-bought ones. And you'll be able to pronounce all of the ingredients!

If you dog is pregnant with mixed breed pups and you're wondering what breed to call the puppies when they're born, or if you recently adopted a dog whose parents were from 2 different breeds and you're wondering what to call that new dog breed, check here for a list of over 300 new dog breed names! Your mixed breed dog might be an entirely new dog breed. We'll help you determine the new dog breed name.

If your dog has stinky, itchy or dirty ears, then you're going to love this video and tips for cleaning dog ears!

Dog flowers are not just cute, they are also a conversation starter! You can make your own dog flowers out of real flowers or artificial flowers -- it doesn't matter. Here's a video that shows how to make dog flowerpots.

The flea and tick control products you get from your vet are the most effective and safest ones for your dog. They all control fleas, but a few of them control other pests as well. Five flea and tick control products are reviewed here.

Food bad for dogs may be in your kitchen right now. Here's how to tell which foods are bad for your dog and what harm they may do to your beloved pet.

Does your dog have diarrhea? The best dog diarrhea treatment you can try at home involves feeding your dog a bland diet + anti-diarrhea medicines that are safe for dogs.

Got doggy dry skin? Try an at home dog dry skin remedy! Here are a few simple things you can try. The one that seems to work best: olive oil.

This video shows how to check your dog's vital signs -- gum color, temperature, and heartbeat -- in order to determine whether you have a sick dog on your hands or not. Did you know that you may be able to get a vet's diagnosis over the phone?