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Lifestyle
Debunked: The Truth Behind the Littermate Syndrome Myth
If you have two (or more) dogs who are siblings, you may have heard about the littermate syndrome myth. While littermates may tend to have more behavioral problems than dogs of different ages, it isn’t due to any “syndrome.” Instead, it’s often a result of how they are raised. Keep reading to learn more about the littermate syndrome myth.
Lifestyle
Ease Your Pet's Stress with Dog Separation Anxiety Training
If your pup panics, pees, poops, barks, or destroys your home when you leave them alone, you might need dog separation anxiety training. While there is no overnight fix for separation anxiety, working with your pup every day over time can help reduce their symptoms over the course of a few weeks or months. Check out our comprehensive guide on how to help a dog with separation anxiety.
Health Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Apples? Discover Safe Feeding Tips
An apple a day may keep the doctor away from people, but can dogs eat apples? Yes, dogs can eat apples. While dogs shouldn’t eat apple seeds or cores, the flesh of the fruit can make a tasty addition to your pup’s diet when fed in moderation. Here’s everything you need to know about feeding apples to dogs.
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Digestion Timelines: How Long for a Dog to Digest Food?
If your dog always needs to poop right after eating, you may be wondering: How long does it take a dog to digest food? It certainly can’t be THAT quickly, right? While your dog filling up their stomach may trigger their bowels to evacuate, your dog isn’t getting rid of the meal they just ate. Depending on a wide variety of factors, it takes dogs anywhere from 4-12 hours to digest their food.
Breeds Lifestyle
Meet the Most Popular Dog Breeds Across the US–Is Yours Listed?
Do you have a popular pooch or more of a rare breed? The folks at U.S. News & World Report analyzed more than 800,000 data points from a third-party pet insurance industry company to determine the most popular dog breeds in the country and each state. Curious? Keep reading to learn more about the most popular dog breed in each state.
Lifestyle
Canine Cues: Interpreting Displacement Behavior in Dogs
Did you know that if your dog yawns when they aren’t tired or licks their lips if there isn’t food nearby, it could be a sign that they’re stressed out or anxious? Misunderstanding or ignoring displacement behavior in dogs can lead to people getting bitten and dogs being punished inappropriately. Read on for everything you need to know about displacement behavior in dogs.
Health Nutrition
Can Dogs Have Butter? What Every Pet Owner Should Know
While you’ve probably never looked at a stick of butter and thought it would be a tasty treat for your dog, they may have snuck the snack off your countertop or out of your fridge, leading you to ask: Can dogs have butter? The good news is that butter isn’t toxic for dogs. The bad news is that it’s extremely high in fat and made from dairy, and both of those things can cause problems for dogs.
Lifestyle
Ultimate Guide to Hiking with Dogs: Trails, Tips, and Gear
If you love the outdoors as much as you love your pets, hiking with dogs is probably one of your favorite activities. But you need to make sure your pup is fit for the task, that dogs are allowed on the trails you plan to hike, and that you have all the gear necessary for you both to have a fun, safe hike. Here’s everything you need to know to get ready for hiking with dogs.
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