The Secret Behind Your Dog's Dramatic Sigh
That dramatic exhale from across the room is one of the most expressive sounds your dog makes, and learning to read it tells you more about what they are thinking than almost anything else.
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.
Why Vets Reach for This Vitamin in an Emergency
There's a moment every dog owner dreads: finding a chewed-up box of something they shouldn't have touched. One specific vitamin could mean the difference between a close call and a tragedy. Learn what it is and how to use it.
The World's Smallest Dog Has a Big Secret
Love small dogs? Check out these cuties — they're one of the longest living breeds, and they are fiercely loyal to their human. Here's the best place to locate your perfect pet, and the breeding variation to avoid at all costs.
For Your Pet's Sake, Avoid These 2 Food Ingredients
Don't buy into industry marketing. These ingredients may be promoted as essential, but your pet doesn't need them. One is often genetically modified, while the other may disrupt colon health and increase stool output.
Could That Burn Be Worse Than It Looks?
That little patch of red skin on your dog after a tipped coffee cup or a too-close encounter with the stove might look like nothing — but burns have a way of revealing their true depth hours or days later. What you do (and do not do) in the first few minutes can change everything.
This Pet Crisis Needs Urgent Action, but Don’t Ignore These Other 13 Signs
These 14 signs should all trigger a call to your vet. But one requires immediate emergency care. It's sudden, always serious, and always urgent. Don't delay. The rest are more forgiving in response time but deserve attention. Does your precious pet show any of these?
Did Your Pup's Dinner Take a Wrong Turn?
When dinner keeps coming back up without warning or any of the usual signs of nausea, your dog may be telling you something is taking a wrong turn — and the answer may lie in a condition that is easy to miss but can be manageable.
What This 90,000-Dog Study Reveals About Purebred Versus Mixed Breed Health
Depending on whether your dog is a purebred, a 'designer' dog or a mutt, you probably believe he or she has the advantage of better health. But what does this 15-year study of 90,000 dogs reveal? You may be surprised.
Spending Too Much on Pet Care? 3 Ways to Cut Back
Caring for a dog now costs more than $1,600 a year and for a cat, $1,100. But there are ways to make it more affordable. The two areas where cost-cutting isn't recommended and three areas that provide ample opportunity to rein in spending.
