Dog Tips

These comprehensive articles can guide you through the ups and down of dog ownership, from proper nutrition and exercise to training and grooming. Read through all the tips here to keep your pooch happy and improve their longevity.
dog brain activity
Dog Tips

They Might Love You More Than Their Favorite Treat

Have you ever wondered why you're greeted with such enthusiasm when you come home, even if you've only been gone for a short while? Could be this peak of activity in this particular part of your pet's brain that these researchers discovered with this group of study animals.
— 4 min read
seasonal pet allergies
Dog Tips

Get Ready for Seasonal Allergies — Take These Steps Now

It's almost that time of year when seasonal allergies begin making life miserable for so many pets. Now's the time to help your pet gear up to weather the storm. Here's what you can do now to help minimize indoor allergens and prepare your pet from the inside out.
— 9 min read
dog chronic paw licking
Dog Tips

When the Paw Licking Just Won't Quit

That quiet slurping sound from the corner of the living room isn't just a habit. It's your dog's way of telling you something is wrong between their toes, and the fix often starts with a shallow basin and a few thoughtfully chosen ingredients.
— 9 min read
dog cat tails
Dog Tips

Tail Language: Want to Know What Your Pet Is Thinking?

Your dog's or cat's tail is a fascinating appendage with its own style, history, and method of communicating. By learning to read your pet's tail language, you can gain an understanding of what they're feeling. Plus, the 11 different types of canine tails and their breeds.
— 5 min read
is my dog overweight
Dog Tips

Not a Pet Toxin, but Just as Deadly

Most pet parents are wholly blind to this threat, and may be deluding themselves about their pet's health. Forces aging on an accelerated schedule, making this almost instantly debilitating. These two visual cues offer instant proof of your pet's health status. Is she at risk?
— 5 min read
halloween dog cat safety
Dog Tips

It's Halloween and Your Little Monster Has Plans!

Between the constant doorbells, the parade of costumed strangers, and one candy bowl full of 'goodies' that could send your pet to the emergency vet, Halloween packs more four-legged hazards into a single evening than any other night on the calendar. Here is how to keep your furry friends safe.
— 7 min read
how much sleep dogs need
Dog Tips

Does Your Pet Display Any of These Odd Sleep Behaviors?

Just as for you, sleep is very important to your dog's health and quality of life. It supports brain development, learning capacity, memory, and immune system. And while it may come as a total surprise to you, some pets actually suffer from human-like sleep disorders and unusual issues.
— 5 min read
bisphenol a dog food
Dog Tips

The Ingredient You Won't Find on the Label

Your dog's food bowl may be delivering a daily dose of an industrial chemical that scientists tie to hormone disruption, thyroid trouble, and gut imbalance — and it never had to pass an ingredient panel to get there.
— 8 min read