Small Dog Place Blog
Welcome to my Small Dog Place Blog. This is the place to find all the new additions as well as updates to older pages. If you haven't visited Small Dog Place in awhile, this is the page to find. That way, you know you haven't missed anything.
Apr 05, 2026
Patellar Luxation in Small Dogs: Signs, Grades, Treatment, and Care
Learn the signs of patellar luxation in small dogs, how vets grade the condition, treatment options, and daily care tips to help dogs stay comfortable.
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Apr 05, 2026
10 Warning Signs Your Dog May Need Veterinary Care
Learn 10 warning signs that may mean your dog needs veterinary care, from vomiting and lethargy to eye problems, weight loss, and unusual stool changes.
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Mar 26, 2026
350+ Nature Dog Names (and How to Choose the Perfect One)
Discover hundreds of nature dog names inspired by trees, flowers, weather, gemstones, oceans, forests, and celestial beauty. Perfect for outdoor-loving pups.
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Mar 26, 2026
How to Choose a Popular Name for Your Small Dog With No Regrets
Not sure if a popular dog name is the right choice? Here’s how to choose a name your small dog will respond to, and one you’ll still love saying every day.
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Mar 02, 2026
Calming Energetic Small Dogs: 5 Practical Tips to Try Now
Energetic small dogs are playful, curious, sometimes comical, but what do you do when it's time to calm down?
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Feb 20, 2026
Free Feeding vs Scheduled Feeding: Which Is Best for Small Breeds?
Should you free feed your dog or offer scheduled meals? Learn the pros, cons, veterinary recommendations, and what works best for small breeds.
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Feb 18, 2026
Misleading Dog Food Labels: What They Really Mean
Confused by dog food labels? Learn what common marketing claims really mean and what to look for instead when choosing food for your small dog.
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Feb 12, 2026
Homemade Dog Food for Small Dogs: Benefits, Risks & 8 Recipes
Thinking about cooking for your small dog? Learn the benefits, risks, nutrition basics, and 8 structured homemade recipes with safety guidance.
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Feb 11, 2026
Dog Food Rating: A Method to Evaluate Dog Food
Learn how to compare dog foods by understanding ingredient lists, labels, and quality indicators—without relying on ratings, hype, or misleading claims.
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Feb 11, 2026
Raw Dog Food for Small Dogs: Benefits, Risks & Safety Guide
Thinking about feeding your small dog a raw diet? Learn the potential benefits, health risks, safety precautions, and what to consider before switching.
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Feb 10, 2026
Feeding Small Dogs: Complete Nutrition Guide for All Life Stages
Learn how to feed small dogs at every life stage. Covers commercial food, raw diets, homemade meals, portion control, toxic foods, & common feeding problems.
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Feb 09, 2026
Dogs and Children: Benefits, Safety Tips, and Choosing the Right Dog
Learn how dogs benefit children emotionally, socially, and physically, plus safety tips and advice for choosing the right dog for families with kids.
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Jan 28, 2026
Shih Tzu Dog Breed Profile, Information, Facts, Pictures, Pros, Cons
Shih Tzu dogs are one of the most popular small breed dogs. Discover if this breed is right for you and your family.
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Jan 23, 2026
Pembroke Welsh Corgi - Information, Characteristics, Photos
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Information, including temperament, characteristics, history, grooming, health and more.
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Jan 23, 2026
Essential Oils for Dogs: Safety, Risks, and Aromatic Use Only
Learn how essential oils may be used safely around dogs, which oils to avoid, and why essential oils should never replace veterinary care.
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Jan 23, 2026
Canine Atopic Dermatitis: Signs, Diagnosis, Treatment & Home Care
Learn how canine atopic dermatitis affects dogs, common symptoms to watch for, how vets diagnose the condition, and safe ways to support skin health at home.
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Jan 23, 2026
Common Worms and Parasites in Dogs: Types, Risks, and Prevention
A clear overview of common worms and parasites in dogs, how infections occur, and how veterinarians diagnose, treat, and prevent them.
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Jan 23, 2026
Giardia in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention
Learn how dogs get giardia, common symptoms like diarrhea, how veterinarians diagnose and treat it, and steps to reduce reinfection risk.
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Jan 22, 2026
Dog Eyelid Conditions in Small Dogs: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Learn about common dog eyelid conditions in small breeds, including ectropion, entropion, and lagophthalmos, plus symptoms and treatment options.
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Jan 22, 2026
Brachycephalic Syndrome in Small Dogs: Symptoms, Risks & Care
Learn what brachycephalic syndrome is, which small dogs are affected, common symptoms, and how to manage breathing and heat-related risks.
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Jan 22, 2026
Cataracts in Small Dogs: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
Learn what causes cataracts in small dogs, how they differ from normal aging, and what diagnosis and treatment options may improve quality of life.
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Jan 22, 2026
Canine Valley Fever: Symptoms, Treatment & Recovery in Dogs
Canine Valley Fever is a fungal infection affecting dogs in dry regions. Learn symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, recovery expectations.
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Jan 22, 2026
Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease in Small Dogs: Symptoms & Treatment
Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease affects young small-breed dogs, causing hip pain and lameness. Learn symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
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Jan 22, 2026
von Willebrand’s Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Testing & Care
Learn what von Willebrand’s disease is, how it affects dogs, signs to watch for, testing options, and how veterinarians manage this inherited bleeding disorder.
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Jan 21, 2026
Dehydration in Dogs: How Long Can a Dog Go Without Water
Dehydration in dogs looks at how long a dog can go without water. Causes, Warning Signs, and prevention tips are included as well as some homemade remedies you can try.
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Jan 21, 2026
Your dog throwing up undigested food? Reasons and Solutions
A dog throwing up undigested food is worrisome to most owners. Find out why and some remedies.
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Jan 21, 2026
Seizures in Dogs: Causes, What to Do, and When to See a Vet
Learn what causes seizures in dogs, how to recognize different types, what to do during an episode, and when veterinary care is needed.
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Jan 21, 2026
7 Common Dog Diseases: Symptoms to Watch for & Veterinary Care
A summary of common dog diseases seen in veterinary practices, with symptoms to recognize and guidance on when professional care is needed.
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More About Janice (author and voice behind this site)
Janice Jones is a small dog specialist with a background in grooming, training, and animal behavior, combining hands-on breeding experience with degrees in psychology and counseling psychology. She has spent 50 years owning and caring for small dogs and 15 years breeding, with early work in veterinary hospitals and shelters, assisting with surgery, lab work, and client care. She shares practical advice at SmallDogPlace.com and across social platforms. A lifelong Shih Tzu enthusiast, she now works alongside her dogs, who rarely leave her side. Visit my " About Me " page for more details.
She is the creator of SmallDogPlace.com, MiracleShihTzu.com, and Smart-Knit-Crocheting.com. A lifelong Shih Tzu enthusiast, she now works alongside her dogs, who rarely leave her side.
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