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Everything that has to do with your dog’s health – from stomach aches to nutrition to broken bones. Let Canine Journal assist you with your pet health needs, but remember to take them to the Vet in emergencies!

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Best Flea & Tick Prevention For Dogs: Frontline vs Advantage vs Seresto vs Adams vs Wondercide vs Cedarcide

Every year, the threat of disease-ridden ticks and fleas becomes more ominous, especially in Virginia, where my family and I live. While my family has a beautiful scenic view of the Blue Ridge mountains from our home, with deer often in our backyard, our lawn backs up to tall grasses and woods that attract ticks and other pests. Tiny loves to roam our surroundings, but he’s brought unwelcome pests into our home. One spring, after finding many ticks in our house (and on me) — and having one of my daughters with suspected Lyme disease — I had had enough. So, I searched for preventative measures to rid Tiny of his (and our family’s) ongoing pest problem. I followed these proactive measures and saw a big difference. Don’t let this happen to you, and stop the infestation before it begins.

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Best Dog Food For Border Collies: Puppy, Wet, Dry, Fresh & More

Border Collies are highly intelligent, hard-working herding dogs who require a ton of exercise and mental stimulation to keep their bright minds and muscular bodies in tip-top shape. Borders top nearly every list of the most energetic breeds, so they have very different nutritional needs from your average dog or couch potato. These dietary requirements can make finding the ideal food for your furry friend a bit challenging. Fortunately, we’ve researched hundreds of dog food brands and formulas and have determined The Farmer’s Dog, Orijen, Open Farm, and A Pup Abovve to be among the best dog food options for Border Collies. However, you’ll need to consider other factors such as your pup’s age and any health concerns, so read below to determine which food is best for your dog.

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What Does Dog Poop Color Mean?

Here at Canine Journal, we feel it’s our, ahem, duty to keep you in the know about what’s coming out of your pup. So, here’s the low-down on dog poop of every color.

Most mild changes in dog stool color are related to dietary changes and aren’t cause for alarm. But poop color and consistency can be an indicator of serious health problems, which is why you need to make your dog’s business your business.

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How To Safely Remove A Tick From A Dog (Video): With Vaseline, Tweezers, Embedded Ticks; From Nose, Head & More

As dog owners, we all have to deal with cruddy critters, and ticks on dogs are unfortunate but common occurrences. Experts say you should remove ticks on your dog as soon as you spot them to reduce the chance of disease. I’ll tell you how to safely remove a tick from a dog and give you tips on disease symptoms to watch out for, how to prevent ticks, and more.

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How Much Does The Farmer’s Dog Cost? Is It Worth It?

The Farmer’s Dog is our favorite fresh dog food delivery service, but is it a good match for your furry friend and your wallet?

How much is Farmer’s Dog food? Because this brand personalizes your pup’s food, the answer depends on several factors. The Farmer’s Dog ranges anywhere from $15 to $100 or more per week. But to give you a better idea of the cost, I ran quotes for several different breeds and sizes. I also share some personal experiences with The Farmer’s Dog and why it’s our favorite fresh dog food delivery service.

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What Are The Best Pain Meds For Dogs? Avoid Your Medicine Cabinet

Our family dog, Tiny, is a fanatic runner when he’s off-leash. He loves to bolt at full speed, but his aging body isn’t keeping up with his youthful energy (sound familiar?!). Often the next day, he’s sluggish and is so sore he won’t even jump up on the couch with me. We all hate to see our dogs in pain and want to give them relief. Fortunately, there are some very effective pain medications for dogs available. Before you pop them a pill, however, it’s crucial to know what’s safe and what’s not — and what pain med side effects to watch for.

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Best Dog DNA Tests 2024: Embark vs Wisdom Panel vs Ancestry vs DNA My Dog vs Orivet vs EasyDNA & More

Have you been dying to know what breeds make up your one-of-a-kind pup? Are you concerned about certain hereditary diseases your dog might develop one day? DNA dog tests are a fun and informative way to understand who your pooch is and help you develop a better health plan for their future. According to a survey by Wisdom Panel, the primary reason pet owners decide to do a dog DNA test is out of curiosity (56%), followed by a desire to determine and gain a deeper understanding of possible health outcomes.

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