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Jul 13
1.1 Million Infected Dogs. Heartworm Is No Longer a Southern Problem.
Twenty years ago, a veterinarian in Fort Collins, Colorado didn't bother testing dogs for heartworm — the disease simply wasn't there. Now she does. And she's far from alone.
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Jul
41 Breeds, One Overdue Conversation: When You Spay or Neuter Your Dog Actually Matters
For decades, American vets gave the same advice to almost every dog owner: fix your pet at six months. New research covering 41 breeds says that for many dogs, that window is wrong — and the consequences can last a lifetime.
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Jul
Half of America's Dogs Are Overweight — And Most Owners Don't Even Know It
Your dog's puppy eyes have been working overtime, and science finally has the receipts. The kindest thing you do every day might be slowly shortening your dog's life.
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Jul
12 Percent Jump. Gen X Just Became America's Fastest-Growing Group of Dog Owners — and It's Changing Everything
The kids are gone, the house is quiet, and Generation X just made the most predictable decision in pet industry history. What no one predicted was how fast — or how much it would reshape the entire market.
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Jun
33 Percent of Dog Owners Think Their Dog Has Anxiety. The Science Says They're Probably Right.
Your dog isn't dramatic — the numbers say something real is happening behind that scratched door and those chewed cushions. What owners have been feeling for years, researchers are finally catching up to.
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Jun
Hot Spots Develop in Hours. Spring 2025 Guidelines Change Treatment Completely
Hot spots spread within hours once a dog starts licking, creating raw, oozing lesions. Despite the name, they're caused by your dog's behavior, not moisture. Spring 2025 guidelines recommend topical treatment, not oral antibiotics, but first you must find what triggered the licking—fleas, allergies, or ear infections.
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Jun
Training Reduces Dog Bites by 85%. But 77% Still Happen at Home with Your Own Dog
Training cuts dog bites by eighty-five percent, yet three-quarters of bites happen at home with the owner's own dog. The truth is uncomfortable: no dog is bite-proof, and the ones that have never bitten before can still bite under the right circumstances.
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