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Many dog lovers ask “How old is 12 in dog years?” because that single number can shape how you think about your dog’s needs, risks, and quality of life. Translating a calendar age into a human-equivalent age helps owners set expectations for mobility, appetite, cognitive change, and preventive care. It also helps when deciding how

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Dog lovers often ask whether dogs notice when another dog dies because the answer affects how we comfort surviving pets, what we tell grieving family members, and how we arrange living situations. Questions come up after a yard-fight, when an elderly housemate is euthanized, or when a visitor’s dog dies at a dog park —

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Dogs often notice changes in their family long before people announce news, and many owners ask how soon a dog might sense pregnancy. That question matters both for practical household management and for the emotional bond between a dog and an expecting person. Below I explain typical timing, the biology that likely underlies this ability,

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Knowing how long a female dog stays in heat matters for safety, planning, and the dog’s welfare—so you can protect her from unwanted mating, choose the right time for spaying, manage intact males, and make reliable boarding or pet-sitting arrangements. How understanding your female dog’s heat cycle benefits both of you When a female dog

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Vaginitis in dogs is an inflammation of the vulva and vagina that may range from a mild nuisance to a condition needing prompt veterinary care. As someone who has worked with many families and foster dogs, I typically see owners worry when they notice unusual discharge, frequent licking, or changes in behavior around the vulvar

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If you love dogs, understanding how they cool themselves is more than trivia — it shapes how you plan walks, handle hot days, and respond when a dog looks off. I’ll walk you through what dogs do instead of “sweating like humans,” why that matters in daily life, what to watch for, and practical steps

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