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.
Has your dog ever chased after a target hard enough to nearly pull you off your feet on a walk? Learn what drives this behavior, how to catch it early, and give that instinct a safer outlet.
It's easy to point the finger at your pet or throw your hands up in despair. But there's a simple solution that almost always cures this odd behavior. In fact, do this one thing and you could avoid the issue from arising, or stop it once it does.
Watching a beloved pet's body outlast their sharpness is one of the harder parts of loving them into their later years — and one shaggy, unusual-looking food is quietly emerging as one of the more promising natural supports for the aging brain.
Some people consider these 'different' pets far more alluring than a 'normal' cat or dog. Yet their oft-stated reason for choosing one is mostly a myth. Find out why. Plus, how to care for one of these breeds should you decide they're right for you.
That heartbreaking, apologetic little face your dog makes when you come home to a mess is not a confession — it is one of the most misread expressions in the animal kingdom, and what is actually happening will change how you handle the moment forever.
Even in very small amounts, ingestion of this common vitamin on a daily basis may cause harm to liver and red blood cells, and perhaps even your pet's kidneys, lungs, and other tissues. Check your pet's raw, cooked, kibble, and canned food labels now for this easily identifiable ingredient.
There's a system inside your dog that quietly clears waste, filters toxins, and defends against infections around the clock. And unlike the heart, it has no pump of its own, meaning your daily habits play a bigger role in its performance than you might realize.
Processed pet food and human food have something in common: the former is made from the waste of the latter. Yes, waste. If not for the existence of food deemed 'unfit for human consumption,' there would be no processed pet food in its current form.
Winter only makes skin conditions worse, and indoor heat can make your pet's skin dry and flaky, and their coat lackluster. No matter what you feed your pet, they may need more of this nutrient, especially now. In fact, this deficiency is widely considered the No. 1 cause of flaky skin.