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.
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.
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.
Is Your Dog's Blood Calcium Too High? Here's Why
Calcium is an important mineral that impacts many biological processes in pets. Research shows high calcium levels in dogs can create symptoms that point toward an underlying condition.
What Your Choice of Pet Really Says About Your Personality
Forget about all the stereotypical beliefs that go with 'cat lady' and 'dog lover' and lifestyle. Your choice of pet may go much deeper into underlying human personality differences.
What an Irregular Heat Cycle Can Reveal About Your Dog's Health
Irregular cycles are more than just a curiosity — they can affect fertility, behavior, and even signal life-threatening health problems.
Detecting Your Pet's Pain Level Is Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible
If your pet could talk, he'd tell you how badly he was hurting. But since he can't, this tool that allows vets to noninvasively detect pain levels is a real godsend. It removes a lot of the guesswork, and is also valuable for monitoring how well they're responding to treatments.
Von Willebrand Disease — Causes, Risks, and Care for Dogs
This inherited bleeding disorder usually affects certain purebred dogs, and the symptoms can be alarming. However, it's still possible for them to live long, fulfilled lives with proper care and treatment. Here's what to do.
An Odd Blue Tint on Your Dog's Mouth Could Be a Sign of This
More common than most pet parents realize, these 5 signs can manifest in a number of ways, including some you might gloss over. It's not always easy to distinguish a non-serious situation from a serious one. But these insights can help.
What Pale Gums Could Mean for Your Dog's Health
When your pet's gums lose their normal bubble-gum pink shade and start looking pale, it's not just a small change; it's a red flag. Here's what you should know.
