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Can You Cut Dog Whiskers? What Dog Owners Need To Know
Tamsin De La Harpe

Can You Cut Dog Whiskers? What Dog Owners Need To Know

Some groomers and pet parents insist on trimming their dog’s whiskers for aesthetic reasons, but can you cut dog whiskers, or should you? Also known as

Why Do Dogs Cob? Understanding Gentle Nibbling Behavior
Tamsin De La Harpe

Why Do Dogs Cob? Understanding Gentle Nibbling Behavior

When a dog nibbles with just their front teeth, we call it dog cobbing, named for the action of nibbling a corn cob. Some may also know it as the adorable

Do Dogs Say Goodbye Before Dying? The Truth Behind This Myth
Tamsin De La Harpe

Do Dogs Say Goodbye Before Dying? The Truth Behind This Myth

One question that many pet owners ponder is whether dogs have a way of saying goodbye before they pass away. Dogs do not communicate in the same way

Dog Back Leg Shaking: 14 Reasons Why & What Owners Should Know
Tamsin De La Harpe

Dog Back Leg Shaking: 14 Reasons Why & What Owners Should Know

If you’re wondering, “Why are my dog’s back legs shaking,” then it’s time to do some research. Tremors and shakes in the legs are usually a sign of

Dog Ear Positions: What Do They Mean for Your Pet?
Tamsin De La Harpe

Dog Ear Positions: What Do They Mean for Your Pet?

Dog ear positions have multiple meanings, from communication to even warning you of health issues. Here’s a chart to tell you what your dog’s ear

Dog Ear Smells? Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Tamsin De La Harpe

Dog Ear Smells? Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Noticing that your dog’s ears smell bad is more than just an inconvenience, it’s usually a sign of infection. But did you know different smells mean different

What Do Dog Ear Wax Colors Mean?
Tamsin De La Harpe

What Do Dog Ear Wax Colors Mean?

Ear wax is one of the first signs of a change in your dog's ear health. Read on to find out what it means if your dog's ear wax changes colors with our

Dog Harness Size Chart By Breed
Tamsin De La Harpe

Dog Harness Size Chart By Breed

Have you ever bought your Lab a flashy new large dog harness only to have them Houdini their way out of it while you’re about to cross a busy

Why Is My Dog Limping but Not in Pain? Causes & Solutions
Tamsin De La Harpe

Why Is My Dog Limping but Not in Pain? Causes & Solutions

Dog limping with no apparent pain when touched is a relatively common problem among pet owners. It can be difficult to determine the cause of the limping

Dog Nail Fungus: Symptoms, Causes, & Solutions
Tamsin De La Harpe

Dog Nail Fungus: Symptoms, Causes, & Solutions

Canines walk barefoot, so their paws pick up all sorts of dirt and microbes, making dog nail fungus infections very common. Dogs of all sizes and ages can

Dog Pooping Clear Liquid? 7 Reasons & What To Do
Tamsin De La Harpe

Dog Pooping Clear Liquid? 7 Reasons & What To Do

To a novice dog parent, your dog pooping clear liquid can be frightening. Not all poop with a clear liquid is a medical emergency, but instances of

Dog Rubbing Face Against The Carpet? Here Are 10 Reasons Why
Tamsin De La Harpe

Dog Rubbing Face Against The Carpet? Here Are 10 Reasons Why

Our dogs do the darndest things, and rubbing their face on the carpet or furniture is one of them. Sometimes it’s adorable, like these two Shelties

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