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Ever go out for a swim and think to yourself - I really wish I could bring my dog with me swimming right now?

Well, that dream can become a reality!

No puppy is immediately going to love the water, but there are ways to slowly introduce your canine to the water!

And then possibly you may get your wish on having a swimming buddy who's a dog!

Here is a list of do's and don't when it comes to introducing your dog to the water:

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So, you're the guy or gurl who loves to give friends a nice big laugh.

So how can your pooch get into the mix?????

You can start by giving them a funny name! And if you need some inspiration, here is a list of the top 21 funniest dog names!

21. Gobler
20. Meatball
19. Jabbers
18. Nosykins
17. Holly Hobbles
16. Grumpus Maximus
15. Mr. Pants
14. Gravy
13. Fuzzbucket
12. Marco Polo
11. Biggie Smalls
10. Doozer
9. Flearoy
8. Burrito
7. Goofus
6. Tagalong
5. Porkchop
4. Puddles A. Lot
3. Mama Puddles
2. Crunch E.
1. Git-er-don

Think you can top these wacky names?! You better hurry and Git-er-don!

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Banfield Pet Hospital, the world's largest veterinary practice, wants to honor the wackiest and zaniest pet names they have in their database.

Out of 780 possible candidates, they have narrowed it down to the top 10!

Are the "winners" are:

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Most people don't realize that cancer is actually the number-one disease related killer of cats and dogs.

Here are the top ten signs that your pet may have cancer.

Be aware that though these signs can mean cancer, they don't always mean your pet definitely has cancer, though it is still recommended to take them to the vet.

10. Lumps And Bumps

Dogs and cats are often covered in the occasional bump but if it doesn't resolve itself or is growing, you should definitely take them to the vet.

9. Weird Smells

If an offensive odor (more than normal dog breath) is coming from your dog or cats mouth, nose, ears or anywhere else, it should be checked out.

8. Abnormal Discharges

Blood, pus, vomit, diarrhea or any other abnormal substance coming out of any part of your pet's body should definitely be checked out by a vet. Also, if their stomach looks bloated, it could be because of an accumulation of internal abnormal fluids being discharged inside the body.

7. Non-Healing Wounds

If your pet has a wound that just doesn't seem to be healing, at the least it could be an infection, all the way to a skin disease or cancer.

6. Weight Loss

If your pet is suddenly losing weight and isn't on a diet or exercising with you more often you should definitely take them to go see a vet.

5. Change in Appetite

Dogs and cats don't just stop eating for no reason. If they ever don't seem to be hungry it could be anything from an unseen wound, to internal pain to even a mouth tumor.

4. Coughing of Difficulty Breathing

This can be caused by heart disease, lung disease and also cancer.

3. Lethargy or Depression

If your pet is sleeping all the time, not playing as often or just unwilling to participate in whatever activities you normally do, it could possibly be cancer. Basic signs of human depression stand the same for most animals so it should be easy enough to spot.

2. Changes in Bathroom Habits

Difficulty in going, frequency changes or blood in urine or stool could all be caused by cancer.

1. Evidence of Pain

Limping or other physical, clear evidence of pain while your pet is walking or running around is usually associated with joint issues or muscle problems, but it could also mean cancer, such as bone cancers.

So if you notice your furry pal is anything other than their normal lovely self, you should definitely take them to see the vet.

Don't hesitate. It could save their life.

[Image via AP Images.]

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