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If your dog keeps swallowing in a way that looks odd or more frequent than usual, it matters. Repeated swallowing can be a harmless quirk, a sign of discomfort, or the first clue that something is lodged in the mouth, throat, or esophagus. For people who love their dogs, recognizing what to watch for and

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Heartworm disease is one of those diagnoses that suddenly forces practical choices and hard feelings: whether to invest in treatment, how to change daily life, and how to prepare emotionally if recovery is uncertain. For most dog lovers, knowing how long a dog can live with heartworms gives context for those choices—what to expect in

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Pumpkin shows up in a surprising number of questions I get from dog owners. It’s cheap, familiar, and often feels safer than a pill or a new supplement. Below I explain what pumpkin can realistically do for your dog, when it helps most, how to introduce it safely, and what to watch for so you

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If you’re asking “How old does a dog have to be to get fixed?” you’re in the right place. I’ve performed and managed hundreds of sterilization surgeries and advised many owners, and the answer most owners want is simple — but the decision usually benefits from some detail. Below I explain when owners typically need

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If you love dogs, the question “What channel is the dog show on?” is more than TV logistics — it’s the gateway to live movement, training clues, and the small details that tell you about breeding and care. Below I explain why dog shows draw attention, how to find where they’re broadcast, what to watch

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Fostering a dog is a hands-on way to help animals in transition without the lifetime commitment of adoption; it also gives you a chance to learn, to shape behavior, and to support shelters and rescues when systems are strained. Open Your Home, Change a Life — The Case for Dog Fostering People decide to foster

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