Dog Tips
When deciding upon a particular breed, ask your breeder or shelter how much exercise the dog needs, how it should be groomed, if it requires yard space, what its average lifespan is like, and whether it has any known health issues.
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Dogs Can Improve the Mental and Physical Health of Kids
The latest studies suggest that dog ownership is good for us -- especially for kids.
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Joint issues affect many dogs, but now a new surgical technique, used on human ankles, is working wonders on doggie knees. See if this minimally invasive surgery could help your pet.
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From cloning to possible cancer cures, stem cell breakthroughs can both frighten and amaze. But how might such research affect your dog and what should you do so that your pet might benefit?
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