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In Dog We Trust: Setting Up a Fund for Fido

Most U.S. states allow you to set up a trust fund to ensure your pets are properly cared for should they outlive you. Here’s how to do it.


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May 18, 2012 By:
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Hospice Volunteers Caring for the Pets of Dying Patients

For pet parents facing a terminal illness, the Pet Peace of Mind program helps ensure their beloved pets will stay with them until the very end.


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May 18, 2012 By:
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Tips for a Greener Dog

Did you know dogs have a worse environmental impact than SUVs? Here’s how to make your pooch a little greener.


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April 19, 2012 By:
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‘Dogscaping’ Your Backyard is Easier Than You Think

Dogscaping is simply landscaping your backyard with your dog’s needs in mind. Here are tips from experts for how to do it.


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March 22, 2012 By:
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What’s in Your Purse Could Poison Your Pooch

Sugarless gum, hand sanitizer and pill bottles are just some of the items in your purse that could harm your dog if he ingests them.


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March 20, 2012 By:
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Finding the Right Kennel or Pet Sitter for Your Pooch

Sometimes you just can’t bring your pooch with you when you travel. Here’s how to find the perfect kennel or sitter.


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November 10, 2011 By:
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Dr. Mahaney’s Top Pet Emergency Preparedness Tips

Our Ask a Vet, Patrick Mahaney, provides important tips for preparing your dog for an emergency.


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September 2, 2011 By:
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No Poop Left Behind Thanks to DNA Testing

A company called PooPrints, a registered trademark of BioPet Vet Lab in Knoxville, Tenn. has created a program that matches samples of dog waste to DNA collected through mouth swabs.


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July 22, 2011 By:
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Hypoallergenic Dogs Aren’t Really Allergen Proof

A new study finds that so-called hypoallergenic breeds and mixes actually produce as many allergens as other dogs.


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July 13, 2011 By:
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Surveys Say Dogs are Official Family Members

Results from recent surveys of pet parents show that our four-legged family members have become as important as two-legged ones.


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June 13, 2011 By:
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