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Dex The Halls 2020 Holiday Dog Photo Contest

It’s time for the annual Fidose of Reality Holiday Dog Photo Contest with ten prize packs to be awarded to ten winners. All dogs are welcome to participate in the holiday dog photo contest and each entrant is allowed to … [Read More...]

Do Cocker Spaniels Like To Cuddle? 15 Dog Parents Share

Cockers look like stuffed animals, so people often ask if Cocker Spaniels like to cuddle. Above all, he must be free and merry is part of the Cocker's breed standard, so of course, people want to snuggle up with … [Read More...]

Ultimate Resource To Track Dog Health Records

I went online looking for the ultimate resource to track dog health records including vet visits, his canine medications and supplements, my dog's food reactions, and daily observations. I couldn't anything … [Read More...]

Watch The Pack Amazon Prime For Dog Lovers

Calling all dog lovers: It’s time to join The Pack! If you are anything like me, you enjoy doing fun things and activities with your dog. That could mean taking walks, visiting the dog park, or traveling together and … [Read More...]

The Best Way To Cure A Cocker Spaniel Ear Infection

One of the questions I am asked on a regular basis is the best way to cure a Cocker Spaniel ear infection. A Cocker Spaniel’s long, floppy ears that hang low to the ground make them the perfect breeding grounds for … [Read More...]

Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potatoes?

In an ongoing quest to give feed my Cocker Spaniel healthy treats, I pondered ‘can dogs eat sweet potatoes?’ Ironically, sweet potatoes aren’t a potato at all. My dog eats regular potatoes on occasion, so I decided to … [Read More...]

Dog Halloween Photo Contest Winners 2020

Lots of treats are in store for the patient pups who took part in our 10th annual Dog Halloween Photo Contest. We received many entries this year, and our panel of three independent judges had a mighty task at … [Read More...]

How To Cope With The Fear Of My Dog Dying

My heart beats dog® and it also deals with the fear of my dog dying. I’m a lifelong dog mom so this isn’t the first time I’ve had these feelings nor will it be the last. Inevitably when I run into people walking their … [Read More...]

Dog Halloween Photo Contest 2020

It’s time for the 10th annual Fidose of Reality Dog Halloween Photo Contest with ten prizes up for grabs. All dogs are welcome to participate in the Halloween photo contest and each entrant is allowed to send four photos … [Read More...]

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...]