AKC vs ACA- Which Organisation is Top Dog?

Buying a purebred dog is important to so many people around the world. Purebred dogs are desired because their character, size, and well-being are considered to be more predictable than those of mutts.  This is because parents of the same breed are carefully chosen for their desired qualities which are assumed to be passed onto …

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Why Is My Dog’s Occiput Getting Bigger?

A Bloodhound with a pronounced occiput

Did you notice that the small bump towards the rear of your dog’s head seems to be getting bigger?  The “smart bump” (officially called an occiput) is a normal part of a dog’s anatomy and seems to be more pronounced in some dog breeds, especially Labradors.  However, a change in size or appearance can be …

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What Is SimpleGuard?

Ticks and fleas aren’t just simple bloodsucking parasites.  They may create significant health problems too – as if the fact that they will throw your dog into a frightening scratch-craze wasn’t scary enough to make you dread them.  Tapeworms can infest your pooch if it ingests a flea while attempting to lick the itch off.  …

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Why Has My Puppy Got Diarrhea At Night?

Your puppy having diarrhea in the middle of the night is no fun for anyone, and can honestly be a little scary.  Having a new puppy is a lot of fun, but it can also be stressful and when you add a health issue, no matter how minor it is, it can add to that …

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Does Too Much Protein In Dog Food Cause Diarrhea?

As a dog owner it is inevitable that at some stage your dog will have a bad dose of diarrhea. But along with the hassle of all of the time that it takes to clear the disgusting mess up, there is the hassle of trying to figure out why it happened. If your dog has …

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Black Great Pyrenees- Fact Or Fiction?

Known as Great Pyrenees in the US and Canada, in Europe (including the UK) these dogs are known as Pyrenees Mountain Dogs. To their loving owners and legions of fans, the breed is known affectionately as “Pyrs”.  But regardless of what they are called in which part of the world, the burning question that you …

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Can Dogs Eat Falafel?

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish, and is commonly seen as a street food.  Technically a falafel is a ball or patty shaped fritter made from either fava beans or ground chickpeas (or sometimes both) that has been deep fried, but they are often served in a pita which serves as a pocket or …

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Help! My Dog Has A Rash On It’s Groin

When a dog develops a rash, many owners quickly panic assuming that there is something seriously wrong with their pup. But, there is often no need to worry when your dog develops a rash on its groin. This article will tell you all you need to know about groin rashes on dogs!  If the rash …

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Can Dogs Eat Pimento Cheese?

Pimento-  a catchy name for peppers, don’t you think? And for detectives in Brooklyn Nine Nine but that is going off topic a bit?! Pimento peppers come in all shapes, sizes, and striking colors you can see during those strolls around the grocery aisles.  This ingredient is quite infamously found in pimento cheese.  It comprises …

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