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Training

How to Teach Your Dog to Sit, Step by Step

Teach your dog to sit with treats, not force: a five-minute first session, when to add the word, fading the lure, adding distractions, and when to see a vet.

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Health

Addison’s Disease in Dogs: Emergency Signs, Testing and Life With Treatment

Addison's disease in dogs: the emergency signs, how vets confirm it with bloodwork and the ACTH test, what lifelong treatment involves, and what it may cost.

Blue-grey Weimaraner standing in a dim hallway at night, its eyes reflecting the glow of a small plug-in nightlight

Health

Can Dogs See in the Dark: How Dog Night Vision Works and When to Call the Vet

Dogs see better than people in dim light but not in total darkness. How their night vision works, when to leave a light on, and which changes need a vet visit.

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Health

Cushing's Disease in Dogs: Signs, Tests, Treatment and When to Call the Vet

Cushing's disease in dogs causes thirst, hunger, panting and hair loss. Signs, tests, treatment options, costs to ask about and when to call the vet now.

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Health

Pet Insurance for Dogs: What It Covers and Whether It Is Worth It

What pet insurance for dogs usually covers and leaves out, how claims and reimbursement work, the real yearly cost, and how it compares with saving yourself.

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Training

Dog Separation Anxiety: Signs, What Helps and When to Get Help

How to tell separation anxiety from boredom, what to do first, a step by step plan for short absences, where medication fits and who to call for help.

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Health

Dog Ear Infections: Signs, When to See a Vet and What Treatment Involves

Dog shaking his head or scratching an ear? Learn which signs need a vet today, why home remedies can backfire, what the exam involves and what treatment costs.

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Health

Dog Constipation: When to Call the Vet and What Is Safe to Do at Home

Dog straining with nothing coming out? See which signs mean an emergency vet now, when to call within 48 to 72 hours, what is safe at home and what care costs.

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Health

Coconut Oil for Dogs: Is It Safe, and Will It Help Skin, Coat or Digestion?

Is coconut oil safe for dogs? What to do if yours licked some, what helps itchy skin and a dull coat instead, which dogs should skip it and when to call the vet.

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