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Hot Spots on Dogs

Updated October 24, 2020 by TailSmart 1 Comment

Hot spots on dogs

No-one wants to see their dog itchy or in pain. Unfortunately, every year thousands of dogs are experiencing just that, and often it goes undiagnosed, not due to owners not caring, but because owners often don’t understand the issue and what is going on. It’s time for that to change. What Are Hot Spots? The term “hot spots” is the term used to … [Read more...]

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Coconut Oil For Dogs

Updated October 24, 2020 by TailSmart 1 Comment

Coconut oil for dogs

What Is Coconut Oil? Coconut oil is the oil produced when the fruit or meat of the coconut is compressed. It is a thick, white substance that's high in saturated fat. Saturated fats have long been proposed as possible causes of heart disease. Eating foods that contain saturated fats raises the level of cholesterol in your blood. High levels of LDL … [Read more...]

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Separation Anxiety in Dogs the Smart Guide

Updated October 24, 2020 by TailSmart 3 Comments

Separation anxiety in dogs

Do you get complaints about your dog barking while you are gone? Does your dog start whining when you leave? Both of these can be signs of separation anxiety in dogs. This article will help you to understand what separation anxiety is, how to diagnose it, and how to manage it.  We'll also discuss strategies for dealing with separation anxiety both … [Read more...]

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11 Detoxifying Plants that are Safe for Cats and Dogs

Updated December 5, 2020 by TailSmart 11 Comments

11 Detoxifying plants that are safe for cats and dogs

After reading the great list of 30 Plants That Can Detox The Air In Your Home over at Sound Body Life, we started wondering which of these plants are safe for cats and dogs.  While I'd love the air in my home to be more healthy and of higher quality, I definitely wouldn't want to inadvertently poison a furry friend.  To that end, our crack team of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Article, Cats, Dog

The Nail Sheath Incident featuring Caster the Cat

Updated October 24, 2020 by TailSmart 6 Comments

The Nail Sheath Incident - Smart Tales

This installment of "Smart Tales" is with Emily from Kitty Cat Chronicles. Emily, the Mom of 5 wonderful cats, shares with us the story of Caster's unfortunate encounter with a nail sheath.  The incident led to her discovery that he does indeed have a third eyelid... Our "Smart Tales" series is where we interview pet owners just like you. You all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Article, Cats, Smart Tales

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Hi, my name's Evelyn! My family and I live an active, busy and sometimes chaotic lifestyle. I love animals and had dogs growing up and currently have a cat named King. I'm the editor here at TailSmart and look forward to creating and curating great content for you, and of course learning as I do. Read More…

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