When Splash Time Turns Risky
Letting your dog splash in puddles could hide a serious danger. Learn how to protect your dog from this life-threatening disease.
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.
This Breed Is More Predisposed to Devastating Disease
It appears to be caused by a genetic anomaly that causes deformities, sometimes severe. These pups have incompetent immune systems and will need a special regimen their whole life. But their lifespan is typically only about 2 years.
Avoid Tragedy — Check Your Pet for This Underlying Condition
It's a common problem, and a frequently ignored one. It's almost as if ignorance is bliss, optimism bias. Except it's really not — because it's linked to deadly inflammation, especially when combined with these other two tell-tale triggers.
From Zoomies to Ouchies — Split Nails Explained
Zoomies gone wrong? Learn why split nails hurt your dog, how to treat them, and simple steps to prevent painful paw problems.
If This Grows or Changes, Please See Your Vet in the Next 24 Hours
It's usually not so urgent you need to get to an emergency care center. On the other hand, it's wise to get them in to see your vet within 24 hours. Your vet can perform this test to see what's going on underneath the surface. And that makes all the difference in how you treat it.
Is Your Dog Tired, Picky, or Just 'Off'?
Dr. Lea Stogdale, an integrative/holistic veterinarian in Winnipeg, Canada, is an adrenal gland expert who specializes in treating pets with cortisol insufficiency.
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Owners Make with Homemade Dog Food
While there are plenty of benefits to making your pet's food at home, it's a lot easier than you think to make mistakes that can put your dog's health in jeopardy. Here are the three most common mistakes owners make with homemade food.
Safe Play Starts with Clean Toys
Did you know your dog's toys can be one of the germiest items in your home? Learn how to clean them safely and maintain a healthy playtime environment.
Makes Your Dog a Sitting Duck for Injury Even Without 'Extreme Sports'
Sets the stage for painful broken legs, slipped discs, and back injuries. Avoid these mistakes, even if (or especially if) your dog thinks he can leap tall buildings in a single bound. They're accident triggers that could severely affect his quality of life. And they're so easy to prevent.
