Dogs: The Complete Guide to Pet Care
From training and grooming to nutrition and exercise, there's a lot that goes into caring for a dog, but it's worth it as your dog often becomes a part of the family.
Explore Dogs
![A fawn boxer dog sleeping on the floor.](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/k6aAW1_HZBxtBFp_Ss6FdZyIn-g=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-572973485-536544ba72ca4b1c9f383bc2937c6751.jpg)
Lymphoma in Dogs
![Standing side profile of a cavapoo dog](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/zIRlzNcAhwC1kYyXEykvp-84imE=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-1324286255-eb3ee5beac9346f7a74e2f9430d48a13.jpg)
Cavapoo: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
![several Griffon Nivernais dogs in a field](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/bv0nyKfy3FigXgJYi58LyDHEijU=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GriffonNivernais-8a7754cfcfff41e9a67837b2cc633f0e.jpg)
Griffon Nivernais: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
![Brindle and White Mountain Cur Laying Down](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/SIOiDn9erqvCzyiLseO39NeO1Zk=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/MountainCur-4cb1182e0e594cb3934cfc388927bbe3.jpg)
Mountain Cur: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
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8 Halloween Safety Tips for Pets
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10 Obscure, Little-known Canine Facts in Honor of National Dog Day
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10 Ways to Celebrate Your Dog's Birthday
14 Best Dogs for First-Time Owners
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10 Best Dog Breeds for Runners
![White labrador puppy sitting on spotted dog bed](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/cQ5-EBMLdwmGfgF6jIibMa_bMT0=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/how-to-care-for-puppies-1117475-hero-05219e04ec7a4a77a7f246bb5b6c40d4.jpg)
Puppies 101: How to Care for a Puppy
![illustration of common behavior problems in dogs](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/-LnPWwe_KGxxTRF9udTn1tJS8rw=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/common-dog-behavior-problems-1118278-FINAL-ded95d80436a49cebd5261298dd593c0.png)
10 Common Dog Behavior Problems and Solutions
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10 of the Smartest Dog Breeds
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How to Trim Your Dog's Nails
![dog sitting in living room](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/QptXLAp8cDE0zhKQRl8jG85jMnA=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-1073782172-acc1394b560a441fbd25ec92b8ed88aa.jpg)
15 Best Dogs Breeds for Apartments or Condos
![A Pembroke Welsh Corgi begging](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/HxlzMnrtyl9GQJjQtg7U162wd4I=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/10_fun_and_easy_dog_tricks_11173309_beg_2796-702c651118fa4cfb84475c331fd703c4.jpg)
10 Easy and Fun Dog Tricks to Train Your Dog
![Best Dogs for Busy People](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/HOKBTm3IVLR3OjVQ44UlCpyVshY=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/best-dog-breeds-for-busy-people-4145311-cb68a02b477b4f629802988bd3746236.jpg)
10 Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds for Busy Owners
![Dog laying in front of suburban house](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/g1HH0VpJbKUO6Bz_vmtZkVlNj98=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/dog-laying-in-front-of-suburban-house-519517073-5921f9733df78cf5fa9b382f.jpg)
10 Best Dog Breeds for Protection
![Corgi walking](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/Pc0WxYnuf1m-bSzZ__hIGoJk0Pw=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Corgi-walking-GettyImages-590254897-58c5acdd5f9b58af5c2202dc.jpg)
Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs
![Dog and cat looking off into the sunset together](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/eZ6GZt68GPG5lql6iOJUK2w28BY=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/the-process-of-pet-euthanasia-1118469_final-d0ced0fcd6744c7ea00fd9a992d4c79e.png)
What to Expect When Your Pet Is Put Down
![Large black and white Newfoundland dog with head slightly turned](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/oaShO5cD_K5pjBYw_Jza1LHFheQ=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/top-giant-dog-breeds-1118141-hero-5dc6949626fd452a92f6434ba7aed692.jpg)
10 Giant Dog Breeds That Make Great Pets
![Dog barking](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/sv1uj2S2pRRDrw6rwOIYnCPsNKI=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/iStock-532030626-58ae14295f9b58a3c92d7102.jpg)
Common Reasons for Dog Barking
![old dog looking aside](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/QMKWIz7to4DsKiPwCCJqs8UtsLk=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Fazia-Photography-0d10df261f314c7ebe12522ea0fe5214.jpg)
Treatment Options for Arthritis in Dogs
![Brown poodle sitting on white and brown pouf next to metal walker](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/wSaj9pscuzFQxgyFiTdg0Ha92iU=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/best-dog-breeds-for-seniors-4138298-hero-a02732418cd343eb89164c4230e0b574.jpg)
17 Best Dog Breeds for Older Adults
![Dog leashed on sidewalk itching itself and panting](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/4Wy4Uw3fVCQp41ksmgczQNROGlw=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/dog-itching-57b7457e3df78c8763a11b31.jpg)
Diatomaceous Earth for Flea Control
![signs of ehrlichiosis in dogs](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/8f7GF0GX9pvT8p90pc4DQH9Wk8g=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/what-is-ehrlichiosis-in-dogs-3385125_FINAL-8767a347ad494bf49154ccca1a771c55.jpg)
Ehrlichiosis in Dogs
![Senior dog](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/0TaTOjBzs18W2O46BR24SlryXgo=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Stocksy_txp15e9950c3ff100_Medium_343737-59cbb5b16f53ba0011b7498f.jpg)
Senior Dementia in Dogs
![abandoned dog](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/SUHkv8rDQBzJn9HbUFnMyhSSkko=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-850940430-5b2475ff8e1b6e003604e84c.jpg)
Distemper in Dogs
![lyme disease in dogs](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/U3S4Ffg5zOWQTS_jvwTdVmPD99I=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/golden-retriever-in-woods-607779420-ba6053c07640475688da2b1e06458d3c.jpg)
Lyme Disease in Dogs
![Veterinarians with a dog](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/iA5H3c3qhP6paF8xIX2_hQRrXwc=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/veterinarians-with-a-dog-86537145-5a97398bc5542e0036bcf756.jpg)
Valium (Diazepam) Use in Dogs
![A dog lays on a colourful rug at home](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/qsbgInxTCDmP8VgjVsyJuzH4vqY=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/a-dog-lays-on-a-colourful-rug-at-home-685017177-5c25172d46e0fb000169a202.jpg)
Why Does My Dog Stink?
![a cute puppy chewing on a toy](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/xZwt7QY8nNvbx4DaXjHrB3fizQM=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/dog-chew-STUDIOTECa.collectionRF-getty-130402754-56a26ae13df78cf77275645a.jpg)
Finding the Best Dog Chews
![Veterinarian scanning dog for microchip](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/MDvBuLXPR2mXSBvigpF3qCfWVjE=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/veterinarian-examining-dog-in-vet-s-surgery-164853776-59d80db2845b34001215d6f5.jpg)
What You Need to Know About Microchipping Your Dog
![Dog licking lips](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/NbqewZBBYJgQZTIjL5ZFJqSFj4Y=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Dog-licking-lips-GettyImages-510835832-587e47285f9b584db3d011a6.jpg)
Dog Body Language: Lip Licking
![Brown Chihuahua snarling with teeth showing](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/_rFR6ext7X6OrZvNJHsVr1gBo6M=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/brown-chihuahua-snarling-with-teeth-showing-85587813-583a09185f9b58d5b17a065c.jpg)
Dog Body Language: Bared Teeth
![Illustration of the common intestinal parasites for dogs](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/jrvgfpZCqdYuDtedBisxCq8c35c=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/common-canine-intestinal-parasites-1117426_final-7b48e1a58b5d4f3cac91d450b5eb7e8c.png)
Common Worms and Intestinal Parasites in Dogs
![owner applying topical flea and tick ointment to a dog](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/jMdwGX701b-ZGLy9FnEVhGTIsnY=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-484716374-4d32fd515c9743a2801529372f7d4cbc.jpg)
Safe Mosquito and Fly Repellent for Dogs
![Shih Tzu](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/d-4-PWGTVcAkm5OOego28xgDl4o=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/ShihTzu200326459-001-56a9c2933df78cf772aa4e49.jpg)
Excessive Tearing and Eye Drainage in Dogs
![normal temperature in dogs and how to take your dog's temapature](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/x5xqoPQvH6a7vzGJUg_caSEzMnI=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/ViewStock-GettyImages-500826517-56a26bab5f9b58b7d0ca0ade.jpg)
How to Check Your Dog's Body Temperature
![Signs of Roundworms in Dogs](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/Bhb25VJdUMYviAw_qtbXCQZLTUg=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/about-roundworms-in-dogs-3385240_FINAL-5f777a4272db444ab65d386e1c37dd0e.jpg)
Roundworms in Puppies and Dogs
![Small pomeranian dog](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/Gvnbzk9M5zXJZb43r95ZO9lvs_Y=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/portrait-if-a-spitz-pomeranian_t20_v3o29E-5ae9bbdca18d9e0037d95983.jpg)
10 Best Small Dog Breeds for Limited Space
![Girl hugging old dog](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/Z-yIiwksFcM6wCoU4YCBS1AHS28=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-83326617-32813d6782d3442aacd699f5d6953233.jpg)
How to Know When It's Time to Put Your Dog Down
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How to Clean Your Dog's Ears
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15 Best Dog Breeds for Kids and Families
![Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Dogs](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/NZvEynAsEkmgqOC-Aekx8UEU1Y8=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/cruciate-ligament-injury-in-dogs-1117416_V1-8ee4743f2d6147f491c1e5b71545a74c.jpg)
Ruptured Cruciate Ligament in Dogs
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Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds for People Allergic to Dogs
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Ticks in Dogs
![Signs of Dementia in Dogs](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/h2dLTAlPb2n72Ql4zw8NcADj40s=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/dementia-in-dogs-1117412_FINAL-9150e5b7f8974a86b985cdc7c1150072.jpg)
Dementia and Senility in Dogs
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Dog Training 101: How to Completely Train Your Dog
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Can Dogs Eat Garlic
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Can Dogs Eat Kiwi?
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Nutrition for Dogs with Kidney Disease
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What to Do if Your Dog Is Throwing Up Clear Liquid
![Dog Yeast Infection Home Remedies](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/tfdDe8GBxq6j2woMzXjkJqryA8E=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/dog-yeast-infection-home-remedy-5089075-c4a877225d354e1d852c881db71a43a2.jpg)
Dog Yeast Infection Home Remedy
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Can Dogs Eat Pineapple?
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Heart Murmurs in Dogs
![puppy chewing on blueberries in the garden](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/B-BfCkp_HanBS6KZf2wwI5lECXU=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-840984966-3f543e411398476e81e04a7102a91878.jpg)
Can Dogs Eat Blueberries?
![Avocado](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/WKpmcMNYnTMxTtSQHtzGuRJxP1M=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Avocado-GettyImages-649749320-694d2fa3b3fc4f2fb2bfa85c45365ea6.jpeg)
Can Dogs Eat Avocado?
![Dog eating a piece of mango.](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/YHKqDqcrSxwmxTLFtNxGBNrLUOc=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-516625966-7e3024d5ec9f4aed8f10cc319aadd6c1.jpg)
Can Dogs Eat Mango?
![Boxer Dog](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/bmWO_tIrAJYfM3ctKuEW98JItDg=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/boxer-dog-670472130-aa00740b42db464886b93a4bf677707d.jpg)
Entropion in Dogs
![Dog with a Broken Leg](https://www.thesprucepets.com/thmb/bjXlrDbMhKwFPFtFs21EZQFG9YM=/315x236/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/dog-with-a-broken-leg-477712091-1bb1dd040dac481fb124c48b08415b6a.jpg)
What to Do When Your Dog Breaks a Leg