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.
Interest in CBD products has exploded in recent years thanks to groundbreaking research. Discover how CBD oil may help improve treatment in dogs with tumors and other malignancies.
One in five dogs older than 1 year suffers with osteoarthritis, and the risk for the painful condition only increases with age. This just-published study reveals heartening news for dog owners - almost every dog experienced significant improvements with reduced pain and increased mobility.
Looking for a dog that won't drive you crazy with heavy shedding? There are plenty of breeds to pick from ... If it's too late to pick, there are things you can do to help manage shedding. What NOT to do and the best strategies for staying on top of the issue.
How can you tell if your pet would benefit from a detoxification protocol? Know the signs that suggest his toxin load is at the breaking point, and the 18 sources of toxins that may be overwhelming his body. Plus, 10 ways to support healthy detox and many natural options that can help.
The 24 Labs in this study lived an average of two years longer than the control group of dogs when their owners followed this straightforward protocol. Try it with your canine to give him his best chance of living a long, healthy life. If your dog needs to slim down, this is the strategy for you.
These everyday factors are sometimes unavoidable, but there's a solution that can help straighten things out and prevent more serious issues like obesity, diabetes and liver disease from developing. But there's one caveat. The human version of this doesn't work for pets.
Although its use in pet food is declining, an alarming 20% of cat foods and 13% of dog foods still contain this cheap ingredient that food manufacturers just love to use. Check your labels now. Be forewarned, when fed to cheetahs, they suffered fatal liver disease.
Your pet's liver is a hardworking machine, and if it isn't functioning properly, it can seriously affect your dog's health, longevity and quality of life. To assess your dog's liver health now, they must go through an invasive and costly biopsy procedure. That's about to change soon.
I simply don't agree with some of the recommendations out there regarding heartworm prevention for dogs and cats. If you follow the advice from heartworm medication manufacturers - and some vets - you risk poisoning your pet with health-harming chemicals that don't actually prevent anything.