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As a veterinarian who has cared for many families facing a cancer diagnosis in their dog, I aim to give clear, practical information you can use now—what cancer is, how it may start, when to worry, and what to do next. The goal here is to make complex biology usable at the kitchen table. The

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If you just brought home a new puppy or are helping a friend, identifying whether the pup is male or female is often the first practical question. Knowing the sex helps with naming, paperwork, microchip registration, health planning, and how you set up the household. Below I’ll walk through a clear, safe approach you can

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Shipping a dog to another state is a practical task many dog owners face: moving for work, adopting a rescue from across the country, entering a show, or handling an emergency. This guide walks through reasons, options, physiology, risks, planning steps, training, gear, and who to trust so you can make an informed, calm decision

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Bringing a puppy home is exciting and a little overwhelming. This guide is written from the perspective of someone who has worked with many litters and families; it focuses on practical, safety-first choices you can act on immediately and over the first weeks. The aim is to help dog lovers make confident decisions so the

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Dog bites matter to anyone who lives with, works with, or simply loves dogs because they change lives in seconds — for the person who is bitten, for the dog, and for the household that must respond. Knowing how to act quickly and responsibly protects health, preserves trust between dog and family, and can reduce

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As a dog lover, understanding why bites happen matters for more than avoiding pain: it helps keep people safe, prevents unnecessary punishment of dogs, and preserves the chances that a dog will stay in — or return to — a stable home. Bites commonly occur in very ordinary places: at home during feeding or when

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