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Crate Training a Puppy: The Drawbacks

While crate training a puppy has benefits, there can be drawbacks too. When done correctly, crate training can provide a safe space and help with

A small black dog with gray fur on its face is wrapped in a white towel with red stripes, looking directly at the camera—a charming reminder of the importance of routine pet care for your new puppy.

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Routine Pet Care for a New Puppy or Kitten: NZ Guide to Preventive Health Care

Routine pet care isn’t just a great way to spend time with your new puppy or kitten. That’s right, things like dental care, grooming and

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Puppy Worming Guide: When, Why and How to Protect Your Pup

Dog worming tablets … puppy worms … not exactly topics we like to think about. But if you’re a proud dog parent or are considering

A small white dog wearing a purple dog jacket and yellow shoes stands on rocky ground outdoors.

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Winter Warmers: Dog Jackets and More

Winter is rolling in, and it’s starting to get nippy. If you’re anything like us, that means warm fires and fuzzy blankets … plus dog

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What is Cherry Eye in Dogs?

What’s commonly referred to as cherry eye in dogs is when a dog has a red, swollen, painful-looking gland in their eye. French Bulldogs and

These two BC puppies will grow up to become medium-sized dogs.

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Why Two Littermates Could Spell Trouble

Ever heard of littermate syndrome? Though not a scientifically recognised medical or behavioural disorder, many trainers, shelters, and vets say it exists. Basically, it’s a

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Choosing a Raw Dog Food Diet: Yay or Nay?

We love sharing everything with our dogs, sometimes even our diets! Those of us who’ve opted for a raw food lifestyle might want to pass

A husky dog lies on a wooden platform, secured by a dog chain next to a green structure, surrounded by trees and greenery.

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Chaining Your Dog – Is It Cruel or Not?

You’ve probably seen the photos of neglected or abused dogs tied up to something within a bare yard with no shelter. We all know that

A dog with bow legs, which may be caused rickets in dogs and puppies

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Rickets in Puppies – What You Need To Know

Rickets in puppies and young dogs? You may have heard of rickets in humans, but the fact that it can occur in our pups can

selective breeding dogs with spots led to the Dalmatian

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If All Dogs Are the Same Species, Why do They Look Different? Selective Breeding

If you’ve ever wondered ‘are all dogs the same species‘ the answer is yes. Selective breeding specific dog traits has helped us create ‘families’ or

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