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• The Lonely Dog

  Is your dog home alone more than Macaulay Culkin? Here’s how to tell if your furry friend is lonely, and what you can do about it.

• How to Prevent 5 Common Dog Illnesses

  As the axiom goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Here are tips to prevent some of the most common dog health problems.

• Dogs Can Improve the Mental and Physical Health of Kids

  The latest studies suggest that dog ownership is good for us -- especially for kids.

• How to Manage Your Dog’s Health Care

  A new survey shows that the recession has affected dog care. Advance planning can help you save money and provide proper medical support for your pet.

• Spring 2012 Flea and Tick Care for Dogs

  Fleas and ticks are out in force during the spring. Here are some of the latest products and techniques for dealing with these pesky and often dangerous parasites.

• What Snoring Says About Your Dog’s Health

  Does your dog snore when snoozing? If so, that can alert you to certain health problems.

• New Supplement Can Help Your Dog’s Digestion

  With a simple dietary supplement, you can help maintain your dog's digestive balance and prevent diarrhea.

• The Harmful Effects Sugar Has on Dogs

  Can dogs get a sugar high, affecting their behavior, when they eat certain foods?

• Dog Training Partner

  Want to get fit? Dogs make some of the best workout partners. Here's how you and your dog can get healthy together.

• Could You Recognize Dog Flu?

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued new dog-flu guidelines that help answer important questions about this emerging canine disease.

• How to Care for Your Sensitive-skin Dog

  Dogs with sensitive skin require some extra care during mealtime. Feed your dog in ways that will promote coat health and satisfy your pet's hunger and cravings.

• Are You Protecting Your Dog’s Health?

  Are you doing all that you can to safeguard your dog's health? Take our quiz to find out.

• Stop Your Dog From Licking the Carpet

  My dog obsessively licks the carpet. What is causing this behavior?

• Can a Pain Management Center Help Your Dog?

  Is your dog suffering from pain due to injury, age or illness? Veterinary centers specializing in treating your dog's aches and pains may be able to help.

• 6 Ways to Keep Your Dog Healthy in 2012

  If you made health resolutions for the new year, why not include your dog's wellness in this plan? Ensure your dog's good health by following these recommendations.

• When Is a Dog Considered a Senior?

  How can I tell if my dog is a senior? Are there any signs and behaviors that can clue me in to her aging process?

• New Health Trend: Dog Fitness Centers

  A new Orlando, Fla., fitness center for dogs offers aromatherapy, massage, aqua therapy and other services. Could this growing trend benefit your dog's health?

• Healthy Nutrition for Your Senior Dog

  Foods for active, senior canines can promote healthy digestion and help improve immune response, all while fueling your dog's busy day.

• Top 5 Ways to Improve Life for Your Senior Dog

  Aging is inevitable, but it needn't diminish your dog's quality of life. Here are five ways to make the most out of your pet's senior years.

• Dog ‘Breast Cancer’: Mammary Disease

  October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when we support those affected by the disease. But did you know that dogs can suffer from something very similar to human breast cancer -- and that it can be just as serious?

• Coping With the Loss of a Dog

  The death of a beloved dog can be devastating. Here, experts offer suggestions on how to cope during this difficult time.

• Top 10 $1,000 Dog Health Insurance Claims

  Find out which top 10 pet medical conditions cost dog owners $1,000 or more.

• Protect Your Dog From a Deadly Summer Virus

  Parvovirus, a deadly bug that can affect any dog, can be particularly troublesome in summer, when canines are more active outdoors. Find out how to protect your pet.

• Organizations That Feed Dogs When Owners Can’t

  Save Our Pets Food Bank, Florida’s Animal Pantry and other organizations help to feed the dogs of owners facing economic and health challenges.

• 9 Key Ingredients That Nourish Growing Puppies

  High-quality puppy food contains premium ingredients. Here are nine that will help your pup to grow up strong and healthy.

• Who Works at Your Dog’s Veterinary Office?

  Do you know the difference between a veterinarian, a veterinary assistant and a veterinary technician? All of these individuals, and more, may work at your local vet's office.

• Fight Dog Cancer

  Meet dogs that, with the help of their vets and owners, fought cancer -- and won.

• Special Needs Dogs Hit the Road

  If you're traveling with a special needs dog, you may be surprised at how little difference there is than a dog in perfect health.

• Benefits of DHA for Your Growing Puppy

  Puppies naturally produce DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), but they may benefit from having this omega-3 fatty acid in their food. Find out why.

• Protect Your Dog’s Teeth From Disease

  In honor of Pet Dental Health Month, veterinarians share tips on improving your dog's "smile" while also preventing tooth decay, gum disease and other periodontal ailments.

• Dog Food Ingredients for Good Health

  Dog food with just the right balance of a special ingredient can literally make your dog shine with the glow of good health.

• Big Benefits of Small-dog Day Care

  Small-dog day care and boarding facilities provide small breeds with benefits that range from consistent care to comfortable surroundings.

• Veterinary Trend: Dog-only Clinics

  Some veterinarians are now working in or opening dog-only clinics. Here are the benefits and values of these clinics that you should consider.

• Top 10 Human Medications That Are Poisonous to Dogs

  Accidentally leaving out pills in your dog’s reach can be more harmful than you think. Here are the top 10 human medications the Pet Poison Helpline says can harm your dog.

• Diabetes in Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment

  November is Pet Diabetes Month. Diabetes is a common canine disease, so watch out for these symptoms in your dog.

• Control Your Dog’s Weight With Food

  Do you worry that your dog is too chubby -- or too skinny? Here’s how weight management dog foods can help your dog reach and maintain its proper weight.

• Veterinary Care at Your Doorstep

  If you’re the typical multitasking dog owner with limited time, why drive to the vet when the vet can drive to you?

• Identifying Vet-worthy Dog Health Problems

  The Internet and other resources can help in diagnosing dog health problems, but when is a vet visit the only answer?

• What Not to Feed Your Dog

  Certain ingredients and types of foods can actually do more harm than good to your dog. Find out what you should not feed your pet, from a health perspective.

• International Homeless Animals’ Day: Make a Difference

  August 21 is International Homeless Animals’ Day. Here’s how you can help to transform dogs from homeless to happy and homeward bound.

• Top 10 Questions for Your Dog’s Veterinarian

  Make the most out of your dog’s next veterinary visit by knowing the right questions to ask.

• 7 Food Ingredients for Your Dog’s Health

  Some dog foods are now specially formulated to protect your dog against common health problems.

• Protect Your Dog This Summer

  The “dog days of summer” is almost a misnomer, because dogs can succumb to weather-related problems. Here are do’s and don’ts for protecting your dog from summer’s heat.

• How Dog Food Is Made and Tested

  From the initial recipe idea to the final product, learn how high-quality dog food is made and how it is then later tested by eager dog volunteers.

• Are Tick and Flea Control Products Safe?

  The EPA recently announced that it has developed stricter testing and evaluation requirements for flea and tick products for your dog. If the EPA is worried, should you be too?

• Prebiotics Support Your Dog’s Inner Strength

  Does your dog’s food contain prebiotics? Now available in both wet and dry dog food, prebiotics can have a positive effect on your dog’s health.

• Dog Food Ingredients: The 4 Essential Groups

  Protein from meat is always a dog favorite. But can you guess what the other key ingredient groups are in quality natural dog foods?

• New Treatments for Canine Cancer

  Cancer treatments for dogs are finally catching up with the array of treatments long available to people, and cancer is no longer the deadly diagnosis it once was.

• Stretching Techniques for Dogs

  Using their experience in physical therapy, yoga, zoology, training and dog showing, sisters Sasha and Ashley Foster show you how to safely and effectively stretch your dog to improve its fitness.

• Healthy Hiking With Your Dog

  Hiking with your dog can be one of spring’s most rewarding pleasures, as long as you take proper precautions.

• Support Your Dog’s Dental Health

  Want to give your dog clean white teeth and fresh breath? Remember the three D’s: daily brushing, dentistry and diet.

• The Future of Dog Spaying

  New research shows that female dogs that retain their ovaries live longer. Here’s what you should consider before spaying your dog.

• Signs of Illness in Your Dog

  What exactly does dog illness look like? These warning signs could signify potential health problems, and they can help you help your dog stay healthy.

• Exercise With Your Dog to Prevent Obesity

  You and your dog both need physical activity to prevent obesity, so why not exercise together? Veterinarian Susan Nelson shares tips for the perfect owner-dog workout.

• Prepare Your Dog for Holiday Boarding

  Planning a winter holiday vacation? These problem prevention tips will help you prepare your pup for boarding.

• Kennel Cough Treatment and Prevention

  Is your dog at risk for this noisy, lengthy and all-too-common dog ailment? It’s possible, as the name may be misleading.

• Dog Arthritis Cure on the Horizon

  Concerned about arthritis in your dog? A new method for early detection of this debilitating disease in dogs could lead to a cure.

• Dog Grass-grazing

  You may not be the only one mowing your lawn this summer: Dogs cut down grass too, eating it on occasion. Is this potentially harmful to them?

• Top 5 Dog Summer Health Concerns

  Summertime may not mean summer fun for your dog. Manage its health by watching out for these common health problems.

• Go Green for Your Dog's Health

  Are you living an eco-friendly lifestyle? The benefits of going green for you and your pet may surprise you.

• New Hope for Canine Cancer

  A new drug treatment is giving hope to dogs with cancer. Could your dog be a candidate for this groundbreaking therapy?

• Hidden Health Dangers of Dog Tail Chasing

  A surprising new study has linked high cholesterol to dogs with compulsive behaviors, like tail chasing. What's really to blame?

• Innovation Showcased at New Pet Hospital

  Elevators for four-leggers, a dental suite and a "kibble kitchen" with foods for ailing dogs are just a few of the many comforts awaiting patients at San Francisco's new Animal Care Center.

• How Dog Germs Spread

  A new study negates common myths about how germs might spread between dogs and humans and advises dog owners to frequently do this one thing.

• Food Allergies Can Dog Canines Too

  Dogs have a reputation for gobbling up anything and everything in sight, but this annoyance could cause your pet to have allergic reactions to its food, environment or both.

• Keep Your Dog Warm This Winter

  Your forever fur-coated friend may look warm, but winter can turn a hot dog cold. Is your dog staying comfy cozy all winter long?

• Automatic Dog Eyedrops in the Works

  Trying to place a medicinal drop into the eyes of a squirming dog patient can be next to impossible. Solution? Automatic dog eyedrops.

• Tis' the Season...for Dog Depression

  Dogs seem to experience mood swings during winter, but are they just mirroring our feelings? Get the facts and how to prevent dog depression.

• Shelter Dog Adoption Process Explained

  Here's what you should know about adopting a shelter dog, including how to avoid common problems and ensure that your pet properly adjusts to its new home.

• Dog Cancer Survivors

  Discover how new medicines, surgical techniques and therapies are allowing dogs diagnosed with cancer to live much longer, happier lives.

• Support Your Puppy's Growth

  What and how you feed your puppy can make all of the difference in your pet's life now and even later as it graduates to adult dog food. Here's what the perfect puppy chow should contain, along with tips on making the most of your pup's mealtime.

• New Surgery Repairs Dog Knees

  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.

• Can Dog Food Protect Your Pet?

  As evidenced by your food-gulping dog, many pet foods are not only tasty but could help determine Rover's future health.

• Doggone DNA

  A number of factors influence whether or not your dog could suffer from a disorder or disease. Your pet's breed is one such determinant. Here's what to watch out for, along with tips on keeping your canine in top dog shape.

• Help Your Dog Beat Summer's Heat

  While summertime is perfect for long walks and games of fetch, elevated temperatures make it imperative to keep your canine cool and comfy for its health.

• Dogs that Overdo It

  Canines, like humans, can suffer injuries related to sports and other physical activities. Weekend athletes, couch potatoes, chubby pooches and others are at special risk. Find out what the risk factors and what to do when your friend overextends.

• Canine Heart Disease: A Silent Killer

  Like you, your dog may also develop problems as well. Not surprisingly, early diagnosis and proper treatments can make all the difference between life and death for your pet.

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• Hospice Care for Dogs

  Long a mainstay in human end-of-life care, hospice programs are gaining popularity with dog owners who are looking for ways to help their pets during the end-of-life transition.

• Easy Ways to Reduce Pet Allergens in Your Home

  Controlling pet allergens is a matter of prevention, housework and a little extra care.

• 10 Ways to Keep Your Dog Happy This Spring

  Here, 10 things every dog owner should do to keep their pet happy, healthy and in good shape.

• Identifying Lipomas in Your Dog

  Lipomas are one of the most common masses seen in older dogs. What are they, and why should you get them checked out, even if you think they are nothing to worry about?

• Unorthodox Ways to Get in Shape With Your Dog

  From yoga to paddleboarding, dog enthusiasts are embracing some unexpected methods for getting in shape with their pals. Here are several fun new pet-exercise trends.

• How to Care for Your Arthritic Dog

  With cold weather approaching, senior dogs often start to feel the ache of arthritis. Here's what to do to help your pet.

• Preventing Fleas, Naturally

  Natural and inexpensive flea-control methods scratch fleas from your list of pests. Here are our top picks.

• Is Your Dog Overweight?

  Obesity in dogs is a huge problem. (Pardon the pun.) Here's how to know if your dog falls under this category, and what to do about it if it does.

• The Best Time of Day to Walk Your Dog

  Whether you're an early riser or someone who never misses a late night show, here's how your schedule affects your dog.

• Optimal Protein Requirements for Dogs at Different Life Stages

  Puppies, adult dogs and seniors have different protein needs. Learn what’s best for your pet.

• How Protein Powers Dog Muscles

• Three Most Common Dog-related Allergies

  Your dog may suffer from these three types of allergies this summer.

• Could You Be Poisoning Your Pet?

  Certain household items you may never have considered are dangerous to the health of your dog. Keep your dog safe by determining if your home contains one or more of these items.

• Dieting With My Dog

  A new book follows the author's weight loss journey with her dog, Kelly.

• Protect Your Dog’s Paws From Snow and Ice

  The cold winter months can be unforgiving to your dog when you go out on walks. Here are ways to protect your dog from snow, ice and road salt.

• Top 3 Apps for Dogs

  The rise of the smartphone has led to some innovative applications that can help keep your dog healthy. Here are the top three favorites.

• Take Care of Your Dog’s Hot Spots

  Learn the causes of painful, annoying hot spots, and when you should bypass home care to see your veterinarian.

• Running With Your Dog During Cooler Weather

  If you enjoy running with your dog, fall and winter weather can pose challenges. Here's how to safely keep up your fitness routine with your dog.

• Rabies on the Rise

  Rabies remains a threat to both dogs and humans. Here are ways you can stay vigilant.

• Exercises for Your Overweight Dog

  Without changing your dog's diet, you can help your pet lose pounds with these simple exercises and games.

• Is Your Dog Suffering From Fall Allergies?

  Spring is the time of year that is most associated with the onset of environmental allergies. But did you know that, like us, pets can suffer from year-round allergies?

• Inexpensive Ways to Keep Your Dog Cool

  A few minutes and a little ingenuity can keep your canine cool during the dog days of summer.

• DNA Testing Your Dog

  DNA testing can unlock the mystery of a mixed-breed dog's heritage.

• Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer

  We've rounded up the coolest gadgets for dogs that are perfect for summer use.

• What Your Dogs Need for Dog Dental Health

  Dental health is difficult enough for us humans to maintain, so it's no wonder that many dogs suffer from advanced tooth decay. Here's how you can help prevent plaque and tartar buildup.

• One Man’s Mission to Save and Protect Animals

  Mike Arms found his calling to help rescue animals many years ago, and has since been working to protect them each and every day.

• Save Money on Your Dog’s Medicine

  Whether it's a one-time antibiotic for an injury, or a medication your dog needs every month, dog prescriptions can be costly. Here are some secrets to savings.

ExpertQA

• Why is establishing a routine so important for dogs, and how does it help with training?

• Why is my dog’s body temperature higher than what’s normal for humans? Does this higher temperature affect my pet’s behavior in any way?

• I like to jog with my dog, but the experience is always uncomfortable for both of us. The last time, the leash cut into my hand, and my dog almost knocked me over. How can I make this less stressful and more productive?