Articles by Susan Tasaki
Susan Tasaki
Freelance writer Susan Tasaki lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her Husky, who wishes they both got out more.
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Stay cool (and safe) out there.
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lifestyle51 Dog-Friendly US Spots to Visit With Your Pup This Summer
Where to go and what to do—from Alabama to Wyoming.
Where to go and what to do—from Alabama to Wyoming.
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Without getting totally grossed out.
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healthNatural Remedies for Dry Skin: How to Help Dry Skin on Dogs
Spoiler: These at-home remedies are probably already in your pantry.
Spoiler: These at-home remedies are probably already in your pantry.
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The best destinations for you and your co-pilot.
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healthLymphoma Cancer in Dogs: What You Need to Know
Find out what causes lymphoma in dogs and how you can help your pup.
Find out what causes lymphoma in dogs and how you can help your pup.
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nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?8 Super Seeds to Add to Your Dog’s Diet
From chia to pumpkin, seeds pack a major nutritional punch.
From chia to pumpkin, seeds pack a major nutritional punch.
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healthSeizures Are the Stuff of Dog-Parent Nightmares
What you need to know about seizures and dogs (and canine epilepsy) so you’re prepared and your pup is cared for.
What you need to know about seizures and dogs (and canine epilepsy) so you’re prepared and your pup is cared for.
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Kiddie pools aren’t just for kids!
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lifestyle8 Dog-Friendly Vacation Spots in New England
From a sylvan vineyard in the Berkshires to tiny houses overlooking a waterfall in the Catskills, these weekend getaways have earned our stamp of approval.
From a sylvan vineyard in the Berkshires to tiny houses overlooking a waterfall in the Catskills, these weekend getaways have earned our stamp of approval.
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lifestyleDog Friendly Travel to Flagler Beach
Visit Florida’s laid-back coastal regions with your pup.
Visit Florida’s laid-back coastal regions with your pup.
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healthCancer in Dogs: A Primer on Canine Cancers
The word cancer can set alarm bells, turn down the volume by brushing up on cancer basics.
The word cancer can set alarm bells, turn down the volume by brushing up on cancer basics.
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lifestylePup Prep: Autumn To Do List
As late summer’s dog days drift into fall, prepare your pup for the season.
As late summer’s dog days drift into fall, prepare your pup for the season.
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lifestyleGuess Which Shelter Dogs Make Great Service Dogs
Loyal, devoted, and dutiful, Pit Bulls are proving to be pretty well suited to helping humans in need.
Loyal, devoted, and dutiful, Pit Bulls are proving to be pretty well suited to helping humans in need.
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shoppingMust-Have Dog Hiking Gear: Emergency Rescue Harness
Homegrown in New Hampshire by Mountain Dogware.
Homegrown in New Hampshire by Mountain Dogware.
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A homemade family favorite.
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lifestyleHow to Help Your Bored Senior Dog Spice Up Their Life
Spice Girls reference aside, just because your dog is graying around the eyes doesn’t mean those eyes don’t light up at playtime.
Spice Girls reference aside, just because your dog is graying around the eyes doesn’t mean those eyes don’t light up at playtime.
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healthFidocure — A New Approach to Canine Cancers
Providing vets, pets and their people with a better way to do chemotherapy and radiation.
Providing vets, pets and their people with a better way to do chemotherapy and radiation.
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lifestyleDire Wolf Fans Create Glut of Abandoned Dogs
How the popular media mystique of wolf-dogs results in overcrowded shelters.
How the popular media mystique of wolf-dogs results in overcrowded shelters.
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healthUnderstanding Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs: Blood Vessel Cancer in Dogs
A common canine cancer, described
A common canine cancer, described
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healthTips on How to Brush and Bathe Your Dog from a Pro
Groomer extraordinaire Robyn Michaels explains best brushes and how to keep your pup well-groomed.
Groomer extraordinaire Robyn Michaels explains best brushes and how to keep your pup well-groomed.
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healthUnderstanding the Signs and Risks of Canine Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma in dogs can strike various parts of their body, from the limbs to the jawbone. Don't delay, learn about the causes and impact of osteosarcoma on your pup.
Osteosarcoma in dogs can strike various parts of their body, from the limbs to the jawbone. Don't delay, learn about the causes and impact of osteosarcoma on your pup.
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healthEverything to Know About Canine Mast Cell Tumors to Keep From Freaking Out
The sooner you catch this common cancer, the better your chances are for giving your dog many more happy, healthy years.
The sooner you catch this common cancer, the better your chances are for giving your dog many more happy, healthy years.
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healthHow to Stay On Top of Canine Melanoma So It’s Not On Top of Your Dog’s Skin
Dog melanoma can develop in many places on a dog’s body. Don’t wait, find out what causes melanoma and its effects.
Dog melanoma can develop in many places on a dog’s body. Don’t wait, find out what causes melanoma and its effects.
