True or False?

Dogs can smell fear in other dogs.

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Vaccinations are one of the most important, and sometimes most confusing, parts of dog care. Most pet owners spend $200 to $800 on vaccines in the first year, depending on their dog’s age, location, and whether they choose both core and non-core shots.

Puppies need multiple rounds of vaccines between 6 and 16 weeks old, while adult dogs typically get boosters once a year or every three years. Core vaccines include rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and hepatitis. Optional ones like Lyme or Bordetella depend on your dog’s lifestyle and where you live.

If you’re trying to budget, several tools can make it easier. Pet insurance may reimburse you for preventive care if you add a wellness plan, and pet credit cards like CareCredit let you spread costs over time. Many vets also offer low-cost vaccine clinics or bundled wellness packages that reduce the total.

Staying on top of vaccinations keeps your dog protected from serious diseases and helps you avoid far higher emergency costs later. A little planning now means a healthier, happier pup for years to come.

Check out Rascal and Dusty’s Halloween costumes! Sixteen-year-old Rascal looks adorable as a pink flower, while 1-year-old Dusty flutters in as the cutest butterfly on the block.

Daily Dig reader Jaclyn snapped this festive photo in her yard, where spooky season meets spring vibes.

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80% of pets have a medical emergency in their lifetime. With the holidays around the corner, your pet could unexpectedly get into more trouble than you could imagine. From Halloween candy to holiday decorations, pets have a way of sticking their noses where they shouldn’t.

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Shelter dogs across the country are getting a spooky and heartwarming makeover. A company is donating Halloween costumes, toys, and treats to shelters in South Florida, Boston, and Seattle, giving adoptable dogs a chance to show off their personalities in style.

In one Florida shelter, Miley, a Pitbull who’s waited two years for a home, sparkled in a disco ball costume while others struck poses as rainbows, witches, and even bumblebees. The photos weren’t just for fun. They’re helping potential adopters see these dogs as individuals, not just names on a list.

Shelter staff say these moments bring joy to the animals and attention from adopters. For dogs like Miley, it’s proof that sometimes, all it takes is a costume and a camera to change a life.

From dancing giants to summer-ready cities, here’s what’s making tails wag:

• 🦮 Golden hilariously confused by animals at vet’s office

• 🎃 How to save money on your pup + get free pet insurance

• 💃 A Great Dane’s happy dance

• 🏙️ 10 dog-friendly cities

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