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Can a Dog Get a Prosthetic Tail? (and docking issues)

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The tail is one integral aspect of a dog and is used to help with balance, general movement, and communication. So what happens when they get cut? Can you replace it with an artificial one? Prosthetic tails may not be beneficial to the dog because it would be out of his control, not to mention … Read more

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What Is the Human Version of Dog Food? (there are many)

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While there are several equivalents to dog food, the particular “human version” will depend on the quality of the Kibble and other foods dogs usually eat. The closest human version to dog food is cookies (because cheap Kibble isn’t very nutritious) or breakfast cereal. If we’re talking about a complete replacement food with all the … Read more

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Is Helium Safe for Dogs? The Truth Behind the Fun

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Helium can seem like a fun thing to do to your dog, but you should be extremely cautious. While the gas itself is inert and doesn’t directly harm, the effect of what it does can be fatal. Here’s why. Helium might seem harmless due to its common presence in parties and celebrations, but its effect … Read more

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How to Deal With Neighbor Antagonizing Your Dog?

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Having your neighbor harassing your dog can be tricky when you’re unsure of what you can do and your legal rights. The best action will depend on the situation, state laws, and the dog’s typical behavior. The first thing you should do is talk to your neighbor. If that fails, consider legal action. Film them … Read more

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Why Aren’t Dobermans Used as Police Dogs?

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Dobermans can look aggressive, protective, and fit, but the police don’t generally use them. Why is that? Police don’t use Dobermans because of many reasons. Some of those include a sense of smell not being as good as with other police dogs (such as German Shepherds). They also tend to have mental health issues, many … Read more

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Why Do Babies Laugh at Dogs?

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Sometimes babies laugh so much at dogs that we begin to wonder if there is a specific reason for that. Since it’s generally easy to make babies laugh, and dogs are always so amusing and weird-looking, babies laugh at them. Interacting with dogs can also increase serotonin and dopamine levels, which are the chemical building … Read more

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Why Do Cats and Dogs Like Babies? (behavior & safety rules)

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We often see how curiously dogs act around babies by protecting or licking them. Some of these things are fine, but others can be dangerous. Why are they so drawn to newborns? Cats are typically drawn to babies at first because it is something new to explore, a new scent to check out. On the … Read more

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Why Do Dogs Pee on Plastic Bags? (reasons and solutions)

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Dogs like to pee on many things and places, but for some reason, plastic bags can seem very attractive to a dog. Why is that? Plastic frequently contains compounds that attract dogs, such as ammonia, one of the substances in the urine. Ammonia smells like pee, so dogs are attracted to it. In addition, dogs … Read more

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Why Do Dogs Love Meat? The Inside Story

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Countless years of adaptation have transformed dogs into carnivore scavengers, which means they want meat, but they’ll eat whatever they can scavenge until meat is available again. These basics serve as the foundation for the triggers and mechanisms of behavior and survival. It’s a primal yearning passed down from their ancestors. It’s the natural smell … Read more