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Why Does My Dog . . . Panic During Storms?
By Denise Maher, Aug 6, 2012Whoosh, flash . . . boom! Do thunderstorms make your dog quiver, cower and hide? Experts don’t know why some pups are so bothered by storms, while others don’t flinch, but issues… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog . . . Curl Up in a Ball When He Sleeps?
By Colleen Oakley, Aug 22, 2012It’s nighttime and your pup nestles snugly in his bed, rolled up tight like a drum. It’s a common slumber position for dogs, but why? Wouldn’t it be more comfortable to stretch… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog . . . Eat His Food Away From His Bowl?
By Colleen Oakley, Aug 17, 2012It can be a peculiar sight: After you put food in your dog’s bowl, he takes a mouthful, walks across the room, drops it onto your carpet and then munches away. And he repeats this curious… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog . . . Guard His Food Bowl?
By Colleen Oakley, Aug 10, 2012First, the good news: “This isn’t a common behavior,” says Dr. Karen Overall, MA, VMD, PhD, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School and a certified… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog . . . Pick Fights With Pups Twice His Size?
By Colleen Oakley, Jul 25, 2012You’re out for a pleasant walk with your Chihuahua, and the next thing you know, he’s pulling on his leash — teeth bared — and trying to attack the German Shepherd Dog… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog . . . Drool So Much?
By Denise Maher, Jul 25, 2012All dogs salivate to cool down, but if you have a pup with big or open lips — such as a Boxer or a Bloodhound — you know that these breeds tend to be more drool-y than others.… Full Article ›
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Video: Why Does My Dog . . . Pass So Much Gas?
Jul 20, 2012
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Video: Why Does My Dog... Stare at Me?
Jul 16, 2012
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Why Does My Dog . . . Like to Lick My Other Dog's Ear Cavity?
By Linda Fiorella, Jun 25, 2012Most dogs aren’t known for their discriminating taste buds. They’ll lick practically anything — including the ear cavities of other pups. Why It's an… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog . . . Have a Wet Nose?
By Colleen Oakley, Jun 19, 2012All the better to smell you with, my dear. Whether dogs are hot on the trail of a neighborhood cat or simply sniffing the air when you’re cooking bacon for breakfast, their noses secrete a… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Neutered Dog . . . Still Try to Hump Things?
By Denise Maher, Jun 12, 2012You'd think that once a pet has been neutered, his desire levels would decrease, right? But according to board-certified veterinary behaviorist Dr. Karen Sueda, DVM, of the VCA West Los… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog . . . Do a Poop Dance?
By Dr. Mary Fuller , May 29, 2012For many creatures, dance is a form of ritual. Prairie chickens attract mates by performing an elaborate courtship dance. Honeybees alert other bees to nectar with a unique waggle. As for dogs,… Full Article ›