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.

Do You Need Pet Insurance?

Do You Need Pet Insurance? Your Guide to Insuring Your Pets

Pet health insurance has become a billion dollar industry over the past few years. More and more insurance companies are offering pet coverage, and many new insurance companies have popped up that specialize in pet insurance. So the question is, do you need pet insurance?
Dog Hair Loss - 5 Reasons Why It Happens and What To Do

Dog Hair Loss: 5 Reasons Why It Happens and What To Do

It is not uncommon for a dog to suffer from alopecia, dog hair loss. Or hair thinning and loss. This condition is separate from...
Dog Psoriasis

Dog Psoriasis: Signs, Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Many dogs may suffer from allergic reactions or malnutrition that significantly affect their skin, coat, and overall health. Fortunately, dog psoriasis is one of...
Aflatoxin Poisoning Linked To Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. says FDA.

Aflatoxin Poisoning Linked To Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. says FDA

As fur parents, we are always wary of what to feed our pets that must be safe, organic, and toxin-free. Pet foods get marketed...
How Do I Firm Up My Dog's Stool

How Do I Firm Up My Dog’s Stool?

New or not, dog owners like you might pop this question in your head: "How do I firm up my dog's stool?" Soft stool in your...

How to Make Bathing a Dog Easier (And Some Unique Tools You Can Use)

Bathing a dog sounds simple enough at first until you actually get to try it, especially for the first time. There are many things...
Dog Leaking Urine - Causes and Treatments

Dog Leaking Urine: Causes and Treatments

It is not unusual that older, primarily female dogs, suffer from urinary incontinence (dogs leaking urine) when they have no control over the bladder...
Low Protein Diet for Dogs - The Ultimate Guide

Low-Protein Diet for Dogs: The Ultimate Guide

Once the vet informs you that you need to change to a low-protein diet for dogs, the questions start popping up: what is a...
My Dog Has Red Eyes - Here's Why and What to Do

Red Eyes in Your Dog: Here’s Why and What to Do

Most days, you look into your dog’s soulful eyes and wonder what your friend is thinking. There is no question that much of your...
Tips on Using Over the Counter Dog Anxiety Medication

6 Tips on Using Over the Counter Dog Anxiety Medication

Want to learn about over the counter dog anxiety medication? Dealing with an anxious dog is normal for almost every pet owner. Whether it's separation anxiety,...
Dog rehabilitation

Dog Rehabilitation – A Detailed Physiotherapy Guide

Is your canine suffering from a severe injury that limits his movement? Dog rehabilitation may be the holy grail that can save him. But how...
14 Benefits of Spaying and Neutering Your Dogs

14 Benefits of Spaying and Neutering Your Dogs

Once you adopt a pup, spaying or neutering is often high up on the priority list for many pet owners. Still, not all are...

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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...
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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...