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90 Best Dog Halloween Costumes

If you need ideas for the best dog Halloween costumes, you've landed in the right place. For over a decade, we've hosted a dog Halloween photo contest and often judge other contests. Most dog Halloween costume contests … [Read More...]

What Are Dog Plasmacytomas And How Are They Treated?

While petting my Cocker Spaniel a few months ago, I felt a new, small lump on the inside of his left ear. My dog’s veterinarian performed a needle aspiration of the lump and sent the sample to a laboratory for analysis. … [Read More...]

Can Microchipping Reunite Lost Dogs: A Dog Parent’s Guide

One of the worst things that can happen to a pet parent is having someone steal their dog. I am often asked can microchipping reunite lost dogs and the answer is a wholehearted YES, but microchips also reunite stolen … [Read More...]

Cataract Treatment In Dogs: How To Help A Dog’s Eyes

I saw a cloudy haze forming on my Cocker Spaniel's eyes and I feared he might be developing cataracts. I worried since I know many pet parents who have had cataract treatment in dogs. Cataracts cloud the lens of a dog's … [Read More...]

How I Helped My Cocker Spaniel Lose Weight

When I decided to help my Cocker Spaniel lose weight, I knew I’d have to get savvy but serious about his diet. Dexter eats a high-quality diet now, but Cockers are notorious foodies, so I had a bit of a dilemma on my … [Read More...]

Cocker Spaniel First Aid Kit 21 Emergency Items For Dogs

While on a dog-friendly road trip last year, a sebaceous cyst on my Cocker Spaniel’s paw burst open. There was no warning but I knew the blood and cottage cheese type material oozing from the cyst required emergency … [Read More...]

Cocker Spaniel Pees When Excited: Submissive Urination Tips

Back in the day as a first-time Cocker Spaniel mom, whenever I walked in the door, the same thing always happened. My Cocker Spaniel pees when excited and she let me know it by piddling on the floor in front of me. A few … [Read More...]

Are Cocker Spaniels High Maintenance As A Breed?

Whenever I’m out in public with my Cocker Spaniel or post his photos online, someone inevitably asks “are Cocker Spaniels high maintenance?” After all, those eyes of melted chocolate, long silky ears, and nonstop tail … [Read More...]

Dog Days Of Summer 2020 Photo Contest

The dog days of summer are here and we want to see your dogs of summer! Welcome to the 2020 Dogs of Summer photo contest. Fidose of Reality is all about health and wellness for dogs, so we enlisted the help of our pals … [Read More...]

Do Cocker Spaniels Shed A Lot?

When I fell in love with dogs at a very young age, Cocker Spaniels stole my heart. I had no idea if Cocker Spaniels shed a lot at the time. Now that I’ve had Cockers for 30 years, I know the answer to the great shedding … [Read More...]

Dogs With Long Eyelashes: Should Cockers Have Them Trimmed?

One of the more popular trends amongst pet lovers are dogs with long eyelashes. When people began telling me my red and white Cocker Spaniel reminded them of Lady from Lady and the Tramp, I thought about letting her … [Read More...]

How Long Do Cocker Spaniels Live?

Whether you’re about to bring a Cocker Spaniel into your life or you have one now, at some point you’ll want to know how long do Cocker Spaniels live. An average lifespan of a Cocker Spaniel depends on genetics, … [Read More...]