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Spaying matters for the individual dog and for the community of dogs around her. Removing a female from the breeding pool reduces the number of unwanted puppies that end up in shelters; I see this ripple effect often when intake numbers drop after local spay campaigns. For the dog herself, spaying can lower the chance

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Puppy strangles is a condition that often feels dramatic to anyone watching a young dog, and knowing what it looks like and what to do can make a big difference for the puppy’s comfort and outcome. This section explains why dog lovers—owners, breeders, foster carers, and rescue volunteers—should pay attention, who is most likely to

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Bringing a new puppy into contact with other dogs is one of the most common decisions owners ask about, and it matters because the timing can shape health outcomes and lifelong behavior. Whether you’re trying to socialize an eight-week-old home adopter, introducing a foster puppy to resident dogs, weaning littermates, or adding a puppy to

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For a dog lover who cares about collecting, sharing, or gifting the Dog Man series, knowing how many books exist is more than trivia; it helps set collecting goals, avoid duplicates, and choose the right format for a child’s reading level. Below I walk through why the count matters, give a quick, usable answer you

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Dogs and prairie dogs cross paths more often than many pet owners realize. Whether on a suburban walk, at the edge of a park, or in a rural backyard, recognizing what prairie dogs eat—and how that shapes their behavior—helps reduce risky encounters, protect local wildlife, and keep your dog safe. This guide explains diet, feeding

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Caring for two-week-old puppies feels urgent because their survival and future health are highly sensitive to feeding routines. Whether you are a pet owner, a foster volunteer, a rescuer pulling a litter from danger, or a breeder managing several litters, how often you feed at this age can change outcomes. Below I explain practical, veterinary-rooted

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