Cooling Vests for Dogs
The best cooling vests, or coats, for dogs are lightweight, breathable, loose-fitting, and light in color. Anything heavy, tight, or dark will result in more heat absorption and retention.
Best Dog-Related Books: January 2016
Friendly wolves, pet heroes, canine yoga, dogs underwater, puppies shaking - and so much more! Check out Whole Dog Journal's January book recommendations. Last month, we listed just a few of our favorite dog reads. There are so many great books out there, we had to do it again!
Adopt or Shop
Wanna see a fight? Start a debate on social media about what’s best: adopting a dog or puppy from a shelter or rescue group...
Driving Long-Distance with Your Dog
Best practices for safe long-distance travel with your dog in a car.
How to Increase Diversity in the Dog World
As an African American, I’ve found these past few months difficult. I’ve been examining different aspects of my personal and professional life and reflecting...
Choosing the Correct Sized Dog is Key
There are two kinds of dog people in this world: small dog people, and dog people who haven't yet met and fallen in love with the right small dog. I used to be a big dog person. I once owned a St. Bernard, and dreamed of owning an Irish Wolfhound. "Give me a big dog, a thumpin' dog," I used to say, referring to a dog who could withstand heavy patting. All my life, I looked disdainfully down on yappy little foo-foo dogs and the wimpy people who owned them.
Gear of the Year 2004
Our favorite dog care products from this year's reviews.
What’s Wrong With No-Kill Animal Shelters?
Imagine a world where no dog is ever euthanized for being homeless. Where there are more homes than dogs, and lists of potential adopters are maintained at every possible dog-adoption-source, with families and individuals anxiously awaiting the next available canine. Where every dog is treasured, and the thought of rehoming" one of these wonderful
The Healing Power of Dogs
prior to her diagnosis with end stage renal disease. Williams was an avid bodybuilder
Five Steps to Take if Your Dog’s Food Has Been Recalled
Over the past few years, owners have become uncomfortably aware that their pets' food can be suddenly declared dangerous, due to contamination of the product or its ingredients or some sort of processing malfunction. What should you do if you learn about a recall of your dog's food?
The 4 Best Chew-Proof Dog Beds
There are a ton of dog beds on the market that claim to be indestructible but can still be destroyed by a persistent pup. Not all have what it takes to stand up to persistent chewers. Here are the ones we found to be the best.
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How “Bird Flu” Could Threaten Your Dog
The “bird flu”, or avian influenza, has been around for a long time; it’s circulated in wild birds since the late 1990s. But like all viruses, it mutates over time—and influenza viruses are known to mutate very quickly. What’s more, some emerging strains are deadlier than others.