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Dr. Laura Harris is our resident dog health expert. She started to fact-check dog health-related information for HerePup during her internship and contributes since then. Her expertise is in dog nutrition, senior dog care, especially critical care medicine and internal medicine.
Feeling a cyst on your four-legged friend is one of the most harrowing sensations you can experience as a dog owner. One touch and your mind may cause you to worry about it being connected to some sort of cancerous lump. But how justified is this reaction of fear? Quick Navigation You Can Breathe a […]
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Ceksy Terriers stand out amongst a class of dogs already noted for their singular appearance. With its long, narrow head and unique-even-for-a-terrier facial fur, this small, athletic dog are quite noticeable due to its somewhat unorthodox look. But just how much is having that odd little guy in your home? Quick Navigation Cesky Terriers at […]
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If you own a dog, you’ve been zapped by his tongue. While you may find a dog’s lick an endearing symbol of affection or a gross habit, there are several reasons why your pooch unleashes his unwieldy tongue apart from showing adoration. Quick Navigation The Ultimate Communication ToolLicking Isn’t a Learned Behavior – It’s an […]
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With a flowing coat, a graceful gait, and a noble face, the golden retriever may be the most majestic dog in the canine world. Yet it’s also a breed that is prone to a host of skin disorders. Fortunately, there are several ways you can help your big buddy out. Quick Navigation The Condition Behind […]
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Playing dead is one of the most famous and time-honored dog commands out there. Certainly, it’s one of the most impressive tricks you and your pooch can pull out at parties. But while the result may appear effortless, getting there takes quite a bit of work. Quick Navigation A Complex ProcessStep One: Teaching the RollFurther […]
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We know salmonella poisoning is bad news. The bacterial infection can be every bit as awful for your dog. In fact, if your dog is unlucky enough to contract salmonella, he can get wrecked big time. Fortunately, all hope is not lost if your buddy picks up the problem. Quick Navigation What’s the Difference Between […]
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A doggie door can be an essential part of your dog’s potty time. There’s only one hiccup to the process: getting him to use the portal. While your pooch may be reluctant to utilize the contraption at first, this aversion can be overcome with a little training. Quick Navigation Doggie Door Reluctance may be Rooted […]
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As dog owners, we’re compelled to be compassionate to our pooches. When we see our pup in pain, we’ll naturally want to help him feel better. During these times, we may think about giving them aspirin, since it helps us with our aches and pains. Should we? Quick Navigation Danger in Your Medicine CabinetWhy Aspirin […]
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As a dog owner, there are few things that make you feel more helpless than when you see your four-legged friend in pain. You obviously want to help him feel better, but you may not know how to do so. Is there something – anything – you can give him? Quick Navigation How to Recognize […]
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Dog treats are an essential part of the dog/owner dynamic. They can provide nutrition in additional to regular dog food. They can also be expensive. Fortunately, with a little kitchen know-how, they can be homemade. As the recipes that follow demonstrate, they can be pretty easy to make, and your dog will find them pretty […]
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