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Best estimate: roughly 900 million dogs globally as of 2024 - including pets, feral, free-roaming village dogs, working dogs, and...

Depends on the registry: AKC recognizes 200 breeds; UKC recognizes ~300; FCI (international) recognizes ~360 breeds plus varieties. The total...

Canine distemper virus (CDV) is a paramyxovirus that affects the GI, respiratory, and central nervous systems. Unvaccinated puppies are at...

Dogs are dichromatic - they see two color ranges (blue and yellow) rather than the three humans see. Their vision...

National Dog Day is August 26th, founded by Colleen Paige in 2004 to celebrate dogs and promote adoption from shelters....

Cushing’s disease (hyperadrenocorticism) is excess cortisol production - usually from a benign pituitary tumor (85%) or an adrenal tumor (15%)....

Fresh Pet is AAFCO-complete, refrigerated, minimally-processed food sold in grocery stores. Many dogs eat it eagerly and tolerate it well....

Walmart’s official policy is service animals only - the same as Target. Pet dogs are not allowed under federal food-handling...

Trazodone has an onset of 30-90 minutes oral and lasts 4-8 hours in most dogs. Peak sedation is 2-4 hours...

Target’s official policy is ‘service animals only.’ They are stricter than Home Depot - many stores will ask pet owners...