How to Stop People from Spanking Dogs
The likelihood of being prosecuted for disciplining your animal in a humane and sensible fashion is low. Spanking dogs, however, is wrong. You could have knocked me over with a feather after I…
Author: Carol Bryant
Carol Bryant is a Cocker Spaniel expert with over 30 years of experience. A dog lover of the highest order is how Gayle King introduced Carol when she appeared with her Cocker Spaniel on Oprah Radio’s Gayle King to discuss Cockers and dogs in general.
Carol created and owns the trademark, My Heart Beats Dog®, and lives that mantra. A pet industry veteran, she appears on television, radio shows, and podcasts as a trusted resource and has authored hundreds of articles from sites like CNN and Yahoo to Dogster and Today.com
She is the Immediate Past President of the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) and a two-time winner of DWAA's Best Dog Blog.
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Panniculitis In Dogs: Symptoms, Treatments, and Causes
Panniculitis in dogs is an inflammatory condition that stops pet parents in their tracks. Kansas dog mom Devri King woke up one day and noticed a large lump on her Dachshund’s cheek. She…
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Dangerous Dog Toys: The Cold Hard Truth
We live in a world where dangerous dog toys exist. This blog’s job is to inform, educate, and enlighten. Some dog toys are lethal weapons. Armed with these facts, you can help save…
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Do Dogs Need Clothing and Why?
Do dogs need clothing? Why do people put clothes on their pets? I am asked these questions regularly, so let’s address them once and for all. There are both functional and fashionable reasons…
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Dogs Who Eat Bugs and the People Who Love Them
“My dog likes to eat bugs, Carol.” The note started simply enough, but a fellow Cocker mom recently wrote me to tell me her dog likes to eat bugs. Despite trying to get…
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The Reality of Dog Vitamins and Supplements
Vitamins and supplements are part of the daily rituals for millions of people, but should dogs take them? According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), in 2013 Americans spent $13.14 billion dollars…
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Dog Mom Weds Love of Her Life
1,049. There are exactly 1,049 reasons why I was legally married on June 12, 2014. After living with, loving with, and growing a life with my significant other since June 12, 1993, our…
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Dog ACL Surgery: What Happens The Second Time
Dog ACL surgery is a huge undertaking, so when I heard the snap and pop sound after my dog jumped, I cringed. When my dog tore his ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) the second…
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Veterinarian Comes Clean About Dog Food and Vaccines
As a dog parent and pet writer, two of the most commonly asked questions I receive include: “What dog food should my dog be eating?” and “What vaccines do I need for my…
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How to Prevent Dog Bites
A blood-curdling scream and a pacing Greater Swiss Mountain Dog alerted me to the horror unfolding about a hundred yards away. Hearing the sound someone makes when a dog bites them is not…
