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5 Things to Know Before Feeding Peas to Your Dog

Peas are nutritious and low in calories, but dogs with kidney issues should be careful, and legume-heavy diets have been linked to…

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Often it's just grass or dyed treats. Sometimes it's Giardia, digestive trouble or poison. How to tell the difference and when to…

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A Dachshund's long body and boldness with a Sheltie's brains and coat. Size, looks, temperament, grooming, exercise and health.

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A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle cross with a big heart. Size, coat, temperament, exercise, health, training and separation anxiety.

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Empty sugar, possible xylitol, choking and blockage risk. Seven reasons to keep marshmallows away from dogs, and better treats to offer instead.

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Asparagus isn't toxic and has useful nutrients, but raw stalks are a choking risk and it can upset some stomachs. How to…

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About 235 to 250 PSI, typical for a dog its size, and no "locking jaw." What actually determines bite risk, and how…

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Allergies, infections, parasites, injuries, dry pads, anxiety or overgrown nails. The usual causes of paw chewing and what helps each one.

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Flea combs, baths, hot-water laundry and vacuuming really help. Garlic doesn't, and is toxic to dogs. A safe at-home flea plan, plus…

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The arguments for and against cropping, what the procedure and months of taping involve, the AVMA's position, and why more owners keep…

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The Apollo of Dogs needs careful, ethical breeding. Health testing, minimum ages, the Great Dane Club of America's standards and the real…

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