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Caring for your dog

Our expert-curated Animal Care Resources library offers trusted, science-backed tips on everything from dog adoption and health to behavior and everyday care. Whether you’re bringing home a new puppy, addressing behavior challenges, or looking for ways to enrich your dog’s life, our resources are here to help you make compassionate, confident decisions for your canine companion.

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Pug and French bulldog health issues

Dog breeds with flat faces like pugs and French bulldogs unfortunately suffer from poor breeding practices that cause health concerns.

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Resource guarding in dogs

What are the signs your dog is protective of you, their food, or their toys, and how can you train them to reduce their anxiety or aggression?

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Caring for older dogs and cats

Home modifications for senior pets and other tips for helping your best friend through their golden years.

Photo illustration showing a dog affected by heartworm
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Preventing and treating heartworms in dogs

Don’t let heartworm stand between you and your best friend. Stop transmission when possible, recognize the symptoms, and schedule treatment with a vet.

puppy sitting leashed on snowy wall
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How to keep pets warm in cold winter weather

Follow these tips to keep animals safe and comfortable in the cold with enough food and water to drink when it is freezing outside.

Corey, a blind dog, carries a red toy in his backyard
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How to care for and train blind dogs or cats

Tips for helping blind cats and dogs flourish to live happy lives, whether your pet has been losing their sight or you just adopted one.

White pit bull chained to a metal pole outside in the snow
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What to do if you see a pet left outside in cold weather

It can be a crime to leave pets outside in extreme temperatures without food and shelter since winter can be deadly, so please speak up.

Dogs meeting outside
Pet health and safetyCaring for your dog
Introducing your new dog to your other dogs

From leading the pack to top dog, plenty of simplistic metaphors come from canines. But relationships that dogs have with each other can be complex from the first meeting.

A person puts tick medicine on the back of a golden retriever's neck
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How to check for and remove ticks on dogs

Ticks are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of a host animal and can transmit diseases to both people and pets, so check every day if your dog spends a lot of time outside.

Bringing in a new best friend into the family?

Get essential dog care tips in this free, expert-approved e-book. Perfect whether you are a new puppy parent, rescue adopter, first-time dog owner or just looking to keep your dog happy and healthy.

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