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What Are The Differences Between Animal Behaviorists And Veterinarians?

Some people either get veterinarians and animal behaviorists confused or they don’t know what animal behaviorists actually do. There are differences between veterinarians and animal behaviorists, and we cover them all!

4 mins | Charlotte Stiles
A pair of vets checking out a dog.
Can Dogs Eat Junk Food? The Mystery Unraveled

We’ve covered whether or not dogs can eat processed food and fast food, so we always want to cover if they can eat junk food too. In this case, the answer is pretty clear: they shouldn’t. There are quite a few reasons why too!

5 mins | Sandra
An array of junk food, such as pizza, donuts, and cookies.
Can Dogs Eat Fast Food?

If only we could give dogs whatever food they wanted because they sure do want a lot of it, don’t they? So, can dogs eat fast food? Is that on the menu for them? Our answer may surprise you!

7 mins | Sandra
A bunch of food, such as a cheeseburger, onion rings, and pizza.
Can Dogs Eat Processed Food?

Wouldn’t it be great if we could feed our dogs anything? Unfortunately, dogs can’t eat all the foods we can. This does include the recommendation that dogs shouldn’t eat processed foods, but what are the alternatives?

6 mins | Sandra
A closeup of processed food such as hot dogs, chicken nuggets, and fries.
Are Muzzles Inhumane?

Muzzles are a controversial topic. We know that, and we know readers like you have questions like whether or not muzzles are inhumane. They’re not as long as they’re used correctly, but that’s trickier than you might think.

9 mins | Dr. Umaya Gunaratne (DVM)
A dog outside and with a muzzle around its snout while it pants.
How Much Money Does It Cost To Take Care Of Dogs

Part of being a responsible dog owner means knowing how much money it will cost to take care of a dog. We provide our best estimates to help you figure this out!

7 mins | Sandra
A Chihuahua sitting beside some money.
Are Samoyeds Good With Strangers?

Knowing any dog’s temperament for different situations is an essential part of being a dog owner. So, it’s important to know if, for example, Samoyeds are good with strangers. We said they are, but you still may want to train them anyway.

5 mins | Sandra
A person in a jacket standing on a wooden bridge with a Samoyed.
Signs A Dog Wants Something

Knowing the signs when a dog wants something is key to being a successful dog owner. There are 10 of them, and we explore each in detail!

7 mins | Dr. Mohsin Iqbal (DVM, RVMP)
A dog showing one of the signs it wants something by putting its paw on its owner while they're both outside.
Should I Shave My Samoyed In The Warmer Months?

The quick answer to whether or not you should shave your Samoyed during the warmer months or any time of the year is no. As to why, well that requires a bit more explanation.

6 mins | Dr. Umaya Gunaratne (DVM)
Two Samoyeds sitting in the grass while the sun is out.
Do Dogs Like Being Groomed?

Have you ever thought to yourself, “Do dogs like being groomed?” Because it’s very possible they don’t! In truth, they both kind of do and don’t!

7 mins | Dr. Mohsin Iqbal (DVM, RVMP)
A dog in the process of being groomed.
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