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Dog longevity drugs are an active area of research, and progress has been made in helping dogs live longer.

Canine Longevity Drugs

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Dog longevity miracle drugs don’t really exist. That said, there are drugs under study and even under the FDA’s watch that might increase quality and quantity of life for some dogs in the near future
Australian cattle dogs are considered one of the healthiest dog breeds.

Identifying the Healthiest Dog Breeds (and a Few Myths Busted)

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Along with size and temperament, health is one of the most important considerations when you are thinking about bringing a dog into the family.
Signs of a poorly socialized dog should be recognized and addressed early on.

Dog Socialization: Unleash Canine Confidence

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Dogs are naturally social beings, but that doesn’t mean every puppy leaves the litter with social skills or that trauma can’t derail an adult dog who previously socialized .
Search and rescue dogs play a vital role in first response after a disaster or major incident.

Extraordinary Canines: The Dogs of Search and Rescue

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She was the last living search and rescue dog who worked to find survivors at the Twin Towers after the September 11 attacks. At 16 years...
Dog dancing is an activity that can be a lot of fun for both a dog and owner.

What is Dog Dancing? An Intro To Freestyle Heelwork To Music

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There are two different types of dog dancing in the United States The first is musical freestyle. The other type of dog dancing is heelwork to music, which has stricter rules
Staph infections in dogs can lead to patchy skin, hair loss, and potentially more serious infections.

Identifying and Treating Staph Infections in Dogs

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Symptoms of a superficial staph infection include hair loss and the presence of pustules. It can worsen into a deep staph infection with fever, pain, and crusting skin.
Canine MRIs have played a role in better understanding what dogs think about.

Do Dogs Think? (and other curiosities about the dog brain)

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Early philosophers like Descartes to propose that dogs were nothing more than mindless automatons merely responding to instincts and physiological signals. We’ve come a long way since the 15th century though. Over the past two decades, more and more research has pointed to the fact that, contrary to that old notion that dogs are just “dumb animals,” they have an acute ability to think and reason.
Helping a dog adjust to a new home is best accomplished with patience, clear guidance, and plenty of affection.

Welcome Home: 5 Ways To Help a Dog Adjust to a New Home

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Adding a new dog to the family is an exciting time. It also has the potential to be a little stressful, especially as everyone is getting to know each other, or when you’re welcoming an older dog rather than a puppy.
Why do dogs roll in poop? It seems to be an instinct to mask or mark their scent.

Why Do Dogs Roll in Poop?

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Most pet owners have undoubtedly witnessed the rather unsavory sight of a dog rolling in poop or dead things. But why do they do it? While there is not yet a scientific explanation for this behavior, there are theories.
Dogs like people grow more frail as they age, and it is heartbreaking to see.

Assessing Frailty in Dogs

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If we’re lucky, our dogs live a long, healthy life and, when their bodies wear out, they close their eyes and make that journey to the bottom of the Rainbow Bridge. Unfortunately, a simple death like that is rarely the case leaving owners judging quality of life.
New bills would help with affording veterinary procedures and care.

A Law to Help With Veterinary Fees

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If you think veterinary fees have gone up recently, you’re correct. The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows pet services have risen 60% over the last 10 years—and over 7% in just the last year.
International travel with dogs, including cruises isn't hassle free but it isn't impossible.

Traveling Internationally With Your Dog

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The biggest misconception about taking a dog to Europe or other overseas destinations is that a lengthy quarantine stay is mandatory. That’s old news, but there are still multiple hoops to jump through before you and your dog can jet off to an international locale.