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Costs & Expenses For Dog Owners

If your dog passes away at home, you have 3 options: vet, crematorium, burial. Here's what you need to know about cremating or burying a dog.

See how I get 2-4 times more from each box or bag of dog treats. You too can save money using these tips... and without buying cheap dog treats!

Love dogs? Want to do something to help abandoned animals and pet care facilities in your area? See what's on the wish list at your local animal shelter.

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A dog can still get deadly heartworms even if the dog is on a preventative. If you're like me, you still keep your dog on heartworm treatment year round for the following reasons.

It can be confusing to sort through all the hype about dog vaccinations being safe or not. photo by Tobyotter on Flickr

We vaccinate our dog each year, though we have cut back in recent years. See why, along with some interesting myths & facts about pet wellness visits and annual dog vaccinations.

If you are faced with a lot of expensive vet bills as the result of caring for a dog emergency, rest assured, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Here are the best ways to find help with vet bills.

Most people have a disaster plan for their family in case of an emergency. Does your plan of action also include your dog? When planning for an emergency, you need to have your dog's safety in mind in addition to your own.

Most people who have children have probably taken their kids to some form of daycare. Have you ever thought about taking your dog to daycare? Doggie daycare is a place that your dog can go to have fun during the day and not be stuck at home alone. It's more than just pet sitting.

Wondering how to rent a dog or if renting a dog is even legal where you live? Here are the pros and cons of dog rental companies like Flex Pets.

Dogs and cats are now covered by most car insurance companies -- at no extra cost to you, the pet owner -- should they be injured in an auto accident! Well... almost.

Did you know that a significant percentage of dogs found in shelters were put up for adoption by owners who chose the wrong dog for their lifestyle? Here are the things you need to consider before you bring a new dog home to live with you.

We paid $2,500 for our dog's TPLO surgery to repair a torn ACL in his knee. Actually they replaced the ligament and cartlidge from our dog's knee with a metal plate and 6 screws. Here's how it went for us.