Whole Dog Journal

Dog muzzle training is something every dog should learn. Most of our dogs will never need to wear a muzzle, but it is a skill that every dog should have just in case, such as in an emergency. Even the sweetest dog can bite when stressed or in extreme pain.

By the same token, every dog owner should also own a muzzle that fits their dog(s). This is one of the easiest asp...

If your dog is a chow hound and always begging for food, the odds are good that he is a Beagle or Lab or a mix thereof. While any individual dog can be a serious food hound, these breeds tend to stand out as food-crazy canines.

In general, dogs may seem to be perpetually hungry for many reasons. For one thing, they like to eat, just like we do. This is why monitoring y...

The short answer is yes, dogs can smell fear, but that age-old fallacy that they will try to dominate you if they smell fear is inaccurate. Dogs have an incredible sense of smell. All emotions smell differently to dogs. Unfortunately, we mere humans can’t smell those differences. But dogs most certainly can.

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Fluconazole is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections in dogs. Most of our dogs will never need to take it, but if your dog does contract a systemic fungal infection, fluconazole will become part of your routine for weeks to years.

When Fluconazole Is Given to Dogs

Fluconazole (brand name Diflucan) is a prescription medication that is not FDA-approved...

Tired of having a loose dog food bag rolling around your pantry or garage? Grab one of the best dog food storage containers to keep your dog’s food fresh and the dog food bag out of sight.

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