Dogs

The Basics of Making Your Own Pet Food

Commercial pet food has a lot in common with commercial breakfast cereal: Both are tasty, uniform and power-packed with added nutrients formulated for what a body needs; and both make a nice jingle wh…

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Do Your Pets Sleep With You?

An article in WebMD reported on a recent survey of pet owners by the American Pet Products Association. It turns out that "nearly half of dogs sleep in their owner’s beds. The survey found that 62% …

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Most Renters Have Pets, Despite Challenges

There has been a massive leap in pet-owning renters. That's if a survey by Apartments.com is to be believed, which found that 75 percent of renters they contacted said they are pet owners, up from 43 …

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Turn Your Pet into a Diamond

Think taxidermy is the only way to memorialize a deceased pet? Think again. A Chicago-based company can literally turn Fido into a prized jewel. Started as a way to memorialize human family members…

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6 Declining Dog Breeds (Slideshow)

Just like jeans and hairstyles, dog breeds go in and out of style. In the 1960s and 1970s, poodles were the United States' most popular breed; today, labs reign supreme. Mastiffs and pit bul…

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5 Potentially Tragic Dog Behavior Myths

As a dog behaviorist, nothing makes my blood boil more than this headline: "Dog on Trial after Attacking Child." It’s from a story on a Pointer-Hound mix named Milo, a dog who had never caused any …

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Kitten Ambushes Dog (Video)

In need of a little humor? Want to watch two little critters play with unadulterated joy? Then look no further. This one minute video shows two little buddies - one feline and one canine - enjoying an…

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Confessions From A Crazy Pet Parent

April 28 is National Pet Parent’s Day®. VPI Pet Insurance started celebrating the holiday five years ago to help honor people with pets who consider them part of our family. I have to admit, even thou…

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Which is Cheaper: Cats or Dogs? (Infographic)

Are you thinking of getting a cat or dog, but want to know the financial impact? Look no further than the chart below. Credit: TurboTax Related: What Does My Dog's Breed Say About Me? …

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Feng Shui Tips for Living with Pets

If you are a pet lover and also want to have a beautiful home that you enjoy being in, this article is for you! Let me be clear, this article is for humans. Your pets don't need 'feng shui-ing' the…

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