When I decided to bring my first dog into my adult life, I learned how important it was to do research. I had a lot of factors going on – I was a first time ...

If your dog has noticeable swelling below his eye and he’s been pawing at his nose, you might think he’s been stung by a bee or other insect. While that’s ...

If your dog is coughing, has difficulty swallowing and seems to be hungry but won’t eat, he may have something more serious than a sore throat. If his tonsils ...

An estimated 52 percent of dogs and cats in the U.S. are obese, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), which was founded by Ernie ...

The National Canine Cancer Foundation blog lists the following seven important facts every dog parent should be aware of about this disease. According to ...

The tragic case of Cruz, a 2018 Westminster Kennel  show dog who died a few days after ingesting rat poison, illustrates how deadly this type of poison can be ...

Stray dogs and dogs that roam with no supervision are very prone to get infected with mange. One solution is to know exactly where your dog is even if he is ...

Reading your dog's blood work Blood work? Yes, blood work. Bet you thought a visit to the vet was just for emergencies or vaccinations? Don’t worry, you’re ...

Pleasant activites when it is hot for you and your dog Is your pup like an otterhound, and has webbed paws ideal for swimming? Personally, my basset hound ...

Fortunately, throat cancer is very rare in dogs. But unfortunately, some types of tumors in the throat can grow very quickly, and the prognosis is poor if ...

Managing your dog's diabetes Diabetes is a growing epidemic in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “As of ...

History Poodles were considered for a long period as having a bad reputation. They are usually described as being the little dogs with weird haircuts that are ...