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My dog ate Advil. (A single 200 mg liquid gel capsule with Ibuprofen inside.) Dogs and Ibuprofen don't mix - so I knew it was important to treat this right away! I rushed her to the vet, and I'm glad I did. Here's what I've learned about Ibuprofen toxicity in dogs.
Read moreSome dogs grow lots of fur on their paws — on top of the paws, between the toes, and even on the bottom (between the paw pads). Keeping all of that paw fur neatly trimmed makes your dog look well groomed. But you don’t have to pay a dog groomer! I always trim the fur on the tops (and bottoms) of my dogs’ paws when I trim their nails. Here’s how to do it yourself, step by step…
Read moreThinking of giving your dog cow ear dog chews? Here are the most important things you need to know about cow ears vs. pig ears for dogs. All of the cow ear safety information you're looking for!
Read moreAre cow hooves safe for dogs? How long does a hoof last? Are cow hooves good for power chewers? Everything you want to know about cow hooves for dogs - including some pros and cons you should know about!
Read moreWondering which human foods are good for dogs? These are my top 25. (See WHY each one made the list!) It's a list of 25 healthy human foods that make good dog treats and dog chews. These are good for everyday snacks OR to stuff inside dog Kongs and other treat toys for your dog!
Read moreWhile many dogs seem to enjoy gnawing on goat horns for hours, my dogs tend to get bored with them after a few minutes of chewing. Perhaps they aren't "smelly" enough! Regardless, my dogs are still intrigued enough to gnaw on a goat horn that's been re-introduced to them after I removed it for a few weeks.
Read moreLooking for ways to prevent dog boredom? Here are 9 easy ways to keep your dog busy. See how to entertain your dog at home, indoors, outside, and while you’re at work!
Read moreHave a senior dog? Here are the most common health problems in older dogs that you need to be aware of. How to prepare for your senior dog’s final years healthwise.
Read moreMy dog is great at bringing me the TV remote control. Any time I can’t find it, he will go on a hunt and gently bring it to me! Here's how to teach your dog to bring something to you... on command.
Read moreRaising two dogs vs one dog. Should you raise one dog or two dogs? That’s a question I asked myself for years -- until I decided to try owning multiple dogs (usually 2, but sometimes 3) at the same time. Because multi-dog household aggression is real! It’s one of the signs of Littermate Syndrome when you’re raising two puppies. I’ve been at this for decades now! Here’s how to introduce 2 dogs. Signs one dog doesn't like the other. Pros & Cons of having more than one dog. Ways to simplify life when you have multiple dogs. How to get dogs to get along. All my best tips for how to raise two dogs in the house together!
Read moreWant to teach your dog how to balance a treat on their nose? Here's how to do the 'treat on the nose' trick -- step by step. This is a dog trick that I've taught all my dogs.
Read moreHere are my photos of dogs riding motorcycles... at fast speeds on highways! I never thought I'd see this in person... but I did. If you're considering riding with your dog on the motorcycle, please also consider a dog motorcycle carrier of some sort, dog goggles, and a dog helmet. Or a motorcycle dog trailer -- like my friend uses when motorcycling with her two large dogs! (See pictures here.)
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