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Is Grain-free Dog Food Bad for Dogs? Vet-Approved Facts to Know

Is Grain-free Dog Food Bad for Dogs? Vet-Approved Facts to Know

For the past fifteen years, grain-free specialty diets have been hitting the shelves out of concern over a growing number of dogs suffering from food sensitivi…

Brooke Bundy
By Brooke Bundy
How To Teach a Dog To Play Dead In 7 Simple Steps

How To Teach a Dog To Play Dead In 7 Simple Steps

“Play dead” is among the favorite tricks of many dog parents. Although it’s not a typical command such as sit, play dead is a quirky, cute way to bond with you…

Visnja Radosavljevic
By Visnja Radosavljevic
How to Teach a Dog to Lie Down: 7 Vet-Approved Simple Steps

How to Teach a Dog to Lie Down: 7 Vet-Approved Simple Steps

Dogs are one of the most impressive animals in their ability to learn and develop skills. But even the best hunting, agility, or police dogs in the world start…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Teach Your Dog to Hug in 3 Simple Steps

How to Teach Your Dog to Hug in 3 Simple Steps

When you’re spending time in the great outdoors with your dog, playing fetch and romping around with your pooch is loads of fun for your dog and yourself. Howe…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Teach a Dog to Stay in 7 Simple Steps

How to Teach a Dog to Stay in 7 Simple Steps

When you bring home a new dog, you are probably anxious to get started on training. It is important to get training going as soon as possible, whether you have…

Lindsey Lawson
By Lindsey Lawson
Why Do Cats Have Whiskers on Their Eyebrows? Vet-Reviewed Feline Anatomy

Why Do Cats Have Whiskers on Their Eyebrows? Vet-Reviewed Feline Anatomy

When a little kid draws a picture of a cat, they usually put a handful of whiskers sprouting from each cheek. But if you look more closely, you’ll see that tho…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Teach a Dog to Come Without Treat: 5 Effective Tips

How to Teach a Dog to Come Without Treat: 5 Effective Tips

We all know that Fido comes running every time you whip out the snacks. Dogs are highly food-motivated creatures, so it's no surprise that treat training works…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
How to Get an Abused Dog to Trust You: 10 Tips & Tricks

How to Get an Abused Dog to Trust You: 10 Tips & Tricks

Animal shelters, rescues and fosters are overflowing with dogs that need a home. Many of them have come from families who neglected to spend time with them or…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
4 Most Common Parasites & Worms in Cats (With Pictures)

4 Most Common Parasites & Worms in Cats (With Pictures)

Intestinal parasites are a very common occurrence in cats. Cats typically become infested by ingesting infected feces, but there are other ways to contract par…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How Common Is Cat Scratch Fever (Cat Scratch Disease)

How Common Is Cat Scratch Fever (Cat Scratch Disease)

Cat scratch fever, or cat scratch disease (CSD), is an infection that humans can get from the bite or scratch of a cat. The infection is caused by Bartonella h…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove