8 Indoor Exercise Ideas to Get Your Pup Active
While dogs need time outdoors to sniff, explore and romp, an occasional indoor workout can add variety to their daily activities.
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.
When Emotional Support Animals Cross the Line
As the business of certifying emotional support animals grows - whether it's a snake, dog, or pig - when are you abusing the system that's designed for people who truly need an animal for anxiety or depression? The tale of one large service dog who forced a plane to make an emergency landing.
Don’t Ignore This Odd Behavior — It Can Be a Sign of a Major Medical Emergency
Fortunately it's fairly rare, but if it does happen, you'll be glad you read this now so you can act at the speed of light to save your dog's life. Find out where to get help fast, how to protect yourself in the process and advanced warning signs that something's amiss.
How to Save Your Pets During Rapid-Onset Disasters
Preparing for the unexpected, including natural disasters, is essential for every pet owner. But sometimes even the best intentions aren't enough to save animals in the path of nature's wrath.
The Disorder That Can Turn Everyday Fun Into a Life-Threatening Event
Symptoms of the disease include bleeding from the mouth or nose, bleeding in the digestive tract, blood in urine, anemia and excessive bleeding that accompanies everything from loss of baby teeth to major surgery.
Put This in Your Dog's Ears to Nix Nasty Infections
Study shows it brings symptomatic relief against all bacteria species tested, including multiple strains of drug-resistant bacteria. A second solution for resistant infections effectively zaps even pseudomonas and MRSA. Plus, the daily TLC trick to prevent these nasties in the first place.
8 Signs Your Dog May Have a Urinary Tract Infection
Greater than 1 in 7 dogs will develop a bacterial UT infection during their lifetime. Certain dogs, especially females, are at greater risk. Know the signs that can indicate a potentially serious issue with your dog's urinary tract or bladder so you know what to do when they arise.
Hope for Canine Hearts: First Open-Heart Program Launches
Responsible for 75% of all canine heart disease, dogs with this condition typically have significantly shortened lifespans.
Pet Immunization: Far Riskier Than You Might Think, yet Highly Promoted by Vets
Make this mistake, and you'll throw money away - along with your precious pet's health. Vets have a strong financial incentive to promote this. Here's what I recommend instead. But don't be gouged - some vets ask ridiculous fees. Here's what you should really expect to pay.
