Dog Health

Dog health is the first concern of every responsible pet parent. We interview vets and canine experts for the best advice on canine arthritis, common diseases, dog nutrition, diabetes in dogs, dog allergies, cancer in dogs, dog symptoms, dog health insurance and everything else that should concern us.

My Dog Has a Runny Nose - 5 Things You Can Do

My Dog Has a Runny Nose: 5 Things to Do

A dog’s nose is an essential part of its body. Dogs see the world through their noses. When a dog’s nose isn’t functioning as well...
Grooming Different Types of Dog Coats

Grooming Different Types of Dog Coats

When it comes to grooming different types of dog coats, you have to be mindful of the breeds, skin types, and dog grooming products...
how to treat a dog wound

How To Treat A Dog Wound: Quick Video Guide

All dog owners should know at least a little about canine first aid. If you learn how to clean, bandage and care for your dog's wounds, you'll save hundreds of dollars on unnecessary vet bills.
Frequent Urination in Dogs

Frequent Urination in Dogs: What It Means and What You Should Do

You take your dog for frequent walks daily, both for fun and exercise. As you walk along, your dog stops to smell every mailbox, fire...
How to stop dogs from shedding

9 Tips on How to Stop Dogs from Shedding

Owners often ask me for tips on how to stop dogs from shedding. My first answer is always to have the right technique, use the best tool and do it at the right time. Here are more tips and advice.
Fluff Your Puppy Pet Grooming Tools for the Job

Fluff Your Pup: Vital Pet Grooming Tools for the Job

Just like humans, your dogs need to practice good hygiene habits. Unfortunately, dogs cannot groom themselves, leaving it up to you to make sure your...
What Are Dog Ear Mites and How to Get Rid of Them Naturally

What Are Dog Ear Mites and How to Get Rid of Them Naturally

For many of us, this week was the time to get back to work after all the holiday fun and mayhem. Office parties are...
Easy Steps Dog Grooming

11 Steps for a Complete Dog Grooming Session [Infographic]

For a new pet owner, dog grooming can be intimidating. But there's nothing to fear — once you know all the steps and get your...
How To Clean Dog's Eyes

How to Clean Dog’s Eyes: Quick Tips and Tricks

Whether your dog has tear stains or just boogers on the eyes, it's important for dog owners to learn how to clean dog's eyes. Here's my quick guide.

Why Are Dogs Always Hungry?

My Labrador Retriever is a bottomless pit. It seems as if she can never get enough to eat. This left me asking the question, why are dogs always hungry? Some dogs are picky eaters, like my Beagle mix, while others would eat until they made themselves sick. What is the difference? Why are some dogs so gluttonous? Could your dog’s incessant hunger be a sign of a serious problem? I did a lot of research and consulted a veterinarian and a canine nutritionist to answer all of these questions and more.
Prebiotics for Dogs - 6 Things You Must Know

The Best Prebiotics for Dogs: 6 Things You Must Know

A t times, it feels impossible to keep up to date with everything to ensure the health of our dogs.  With these "to-do lists" getting longer, things...
how to stop dog shedding hair

How To Stop Dog Shedding Hair

Shed hair is the biggest annoyance facing pet owners. It seems like no matter how hard you try, you just can't get rid of all of the hair around your home, in your vehicles and on your clothing. Learning how to stop dog shedding hair will help you get a handle on the amount of shed fur lingering around your house.

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Sasha the dog running on the beach

4 Tips & Tricks for Navigating Peak Flea and Tick Season

Here it comes... the dreaded peak flea and tick season. For us pet owners, while we love those sunny beach trips and walking in the...
Sasha in the car

Have Pet, Will Travel: Guide to Spring or Summer Trips with...

In Partnership with Merck Animal Health In my opinion, there's no better time to travel with your pet than in either spring or summer. The weather's...
Can I Afford A Dog

Can I Afford A Dog?

Owning a pet is expensive. It’s more than just planning for food and toys. If you’ve been asking yourself, can I afford a dog, here is everything you need to know. A big part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing for the endeavor financially. Creating a consistent budget can help you plan for routine expenses like food, treats and toys, as well as unexpected expenses like vet visits in the event of an emergency. Asking the question can I afford a dog is a very responsible thing to do. Many pet owners don’t plan a budget before adopting a dog, and that can get you into a lot of trouble.
how to get rid of a dog

How to Get Rid of a Dog: The Right Way

Are you faced with the challenging decision of how to let go of your furry companion? We understand that circumstances change. And even...
Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

One of the best qualities of our canine companions is their unwavering loyalty. Why are dogs so loyal? There are amazing stories about the unmatched loyalty of dogs - dogs that have sat on their owner’s graves, waited patiently for months for their owners to return from war and even stories of dogs walking thousands of miles to reunite with their masters.
Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a happy dog or friendly cat come running over to you looking for a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Why do pets make us happy? Pets do a lot more than just keep us company. The unconditional love that they provide us with is priceless and incomparable to any love that we get other humans.

Dog Names Starting With Z

Are you looking for dog names starting with Z? Well, you're in the right place! Getting a new pup would mean preparing for a new set...
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How Many Dogs Are Too Many?

We've all been there. Pet owners of one dog think, "Maybe I should get one more." Then, once you get the second dog, you'll...
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Can Dogs Get Sick From Humans?

If you have been caring for dogs for quite a while now, you must have known we can get sick from them. Rabies, giardia—name...
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed profile

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed Profile

Not a lot of people know about this breed, but the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not something you should ignore when you chance upon...