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Sudden barking that seems to come from “nowhere” is one of the top concerns owners bring to clinics and trainers. It draws attention because barking is an obvious change in a dog’s daily soundtrack: new adopters worry they’ve missed something in training, owners of older dogs watch for signs of aging, and neighbors in apartments

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If your dog has started sniffing you more than usual, it can feel oddly intimate, worrying, or simply inconvenient. Many owners notice this change during illness, after changes at home, or when a normally calm dog suddenly becomes insistent. What follows is a practical, observation-led guide to help you understand why the behavior may be

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For many dog lovers, the words on a bag of kibble are background noise until there’s a reason to look closely—picky appetite, itchy skin, a new puppy or a senior with sensitive kidneys. Understanding what “chicken meal” means can change how you choose food, manage your budget, and respond when your dog has a reaction.

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Puppy teeth are small, sharp, and temporary—but they matter more than many first-time owners expect. Understanding when and how a puppy’s teeth develop helps you meet nutritional needs, manage chewing behavior, protect dental health for life, and keep your home safe while a puppy explores the world with its mouth. What Puppy Teeth Reveal About

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Kennel cough is one of those respiratory problems that dogs pick up easily in group settings, and knowing how long a dog can be contagious changes everyday choices: when to go to the dog park, whether to board, and how to protect vulnerable dogs at home. This article lays out what to expect, why the

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Dogs show up in our lives in many practical ways: as warm companions on a hard day, as partners at work, and as curious individuals whose actions tell a story about health, history and mood. As a veterinarian and behaviorist I want to help you read those stories more accurately so you can deepen the

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