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Hotspots—those red, raw patches that look worse than they often start—are one of the common skin problems I see in practice. They are painful, fast-moving, and stressful for owners. If you understand what usually sets them off and how to act quickly, you can spare a dog a lot of discomfort and often avoid a

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For a dog lover, the question “Why do dogs get neutered?” is rarely abstract — it touches on the health of the dog at your feet, the fate of animals in your community, and everyday nuisances like marking or roaming. Neutering can influence population numbers at shelters, the day-to-day behavior of individual dogs, and responsibilities

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Understanding how much kibble to feed your dog matters because it touches health, behavior, and the wallet. Owners almost always want a dog at a healthy weight with steady energy and as many good years as possible. Questions about portions crop up when a puppy seemingly can never get full, an adult begins putting on

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Keeping a dog’s nails well maintained matters because long or sharp nails can cause pain, change posture and gait, and make routine handling harder—so any dog lover who handles their pet or cares for its comfort is likely to want a safe, repeatable way to manage nails at home. Benefits of Regular Nail Grinding for

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Neutering a dog is a common choice for many owners, but it matters beyond the individual animal. As someone who has worked with hundreds of dogs and families, I can tell you neutering touches health, daily behavior, shelter populations, and neighborhood safety—so it’s worth a clear look at what really changes, why, and how to

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Helping a dog gain weight safely is often a focused, medical and behavioral task rather than just offering more food. The goal is to restore healthy tissue—especially muscle—while avoiding complications like refeeding stress or worsening an underlying disease. Below I outline when weight gain is appropriate, why dogs lose weight, practical steps to increase body

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