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If you’ve ever found a bright green pile in the yard, it’s normal to pause and worry. Stool color is one of the easiest signals dogs give us about what’s happening inside their bodies, and green can mean anything from nothing at all to the start of a problem that needs attention. Green poop and

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If you love dogs, a simple balloon dog is more than a party trick — it’s a tiny, movable symbol that often sparks the same warm, playful reaction you see when two dogs greet each other. This guide explains when making a balloon dog makes sense for owners and events, how to do it safely

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If your dog suddenly prefers your lap, wedges between your legs, or plops onto your chest while you’re trying to read, you’re not alone—and there are practical reasons behind the behavior. Knowing when this is normal, when it’s a sign of a medical issue, and how to respond helps you keep your dog comfortable and

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If your dog is scratching, biting, or chewing more than usual, or if you wake up to a restless pet and irritated skin, asking about Apoquel is a natural next step. I often see owners who want a practical, relatively fast way to get a dog comfortable again while they sort out the underlying cause.

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When someone asks “What is the biggest dog in the world?” the question is simple on the surface but opens up practical and emotional threads that matter to people who live with, photograph, or study dogs. Below I explain what we mean by “biggest,” why it matters, how those sizes come about, and what to

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Breeding dogs is a significant responsibility that combines biology, husbandry, and long-term commitment. As a veterinarian and behaviorist, I encourage anyone considering mating dogs to be clear about motivations and prepared for the workload that follows; sensible reasons include preserving a bloodline, producing predictable companions, improving breed health through careful selection, or supporting working-dog and

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