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canine obesity
Dog Tips

59% of American Dogs Share This One Problem

More than half of American dogs are carrying weight that is quietly stealing months or years from their lives, and the most effective fixes are smaller and simpler than most pet parents expect.
— 7 min read
dry pet food extrusion
Dog Tips

The Link Between Dry Food, Tumors, and Disease

The biggest problem with kibble is one that hardly anyone talks about, but it's potent enough to damage ingredients, cause vitamin losses, and lead to toxic reactions that can result in the formation of carcinogenic substances. Find out why dry pet food sits near the bottom of the pet food rankings.
— 8 min read
littermate syndrome puppies
Dog Tips

Why You Could Regret Bringing Home a Pair of Littermates

When adopting a puppy, it can be tempting to bring home more than one pup from the same litter. After all, won't they be best buddies for each other? Yes, and that's the problem. Find out why you may want to resist the temptation and not have to regret your action later.
— 6 min read
puppy vaginitis
Dog Tips

The Potty-Training Plot Twist Nobody Wants

When your nearly house-trained puppy suddenly starts having accidents and licking herself constantly, the problem might not be training at all — it could be this hidden medical condition. Catching it early makes all the difference.
— 8 min read