5 Easy Tricks to Teach Your Dog
The list of possible tricks to teach your dog is endless. Here are five simple ones that can help get you started.
Kidnapped From Planet Dog
We’ve updated this very popular article, originally published in late 2020, because it just turned into a whole book! Welcoming Your Puppy from Planet...
Treatment and Signs of Parasites in Dogs
Parasites in dogs affect both the dogs internal organs like the heart and digestive system, their skin, and orifices like the nose and ears.
Dogs Can Get Bartonella, Too
In both people and dogs, bartonellosis often shows up with cardiac signs while it is asymptomatic in cats.
My Dog Keeps Panting and Won’t Settle
If your dog won’t stop panting or settle down, she is probably either hot, stressed, or having trouble getting enough air or otherwise in distress.
What to Do When Your Dog is in Heat for the First Time
Dog heat cycles can be unpredictable, and you can be caught by surprise by you dog going into heat for the first time. Here are some tips to managing this and keeping your dog safe and well.
Acral Lick Dermatitis in Dogs
Acral lick dermatitis is an area that becomes bald with raised skin that may ulcerate or bleed as your dog excessively links it.
How to Start Training Your Dog
No matter what you want to teach your dog at home, the first thing to figure out is what your dog wants for a reward.
Why Do Dogs Lay on Your Feet?
We think that dogs may lay their head on our feet as a way to show they love us by being close.
What Is a Purebred Dog?
A purebred dogs is simply a dog bred from parents of the same phenotype while a mixed breed dog is bred from two or more phenotypes.
What Is a Dog Chiropractor?
Just as in a chiropractic session for humans, a dog chiropractor will palpate the dog’s spine, limbs, and even the skull to detect abnormalities.
Understanding Veterinary Telemedicine and Teletriage
It’s the middle of the night and something is not quite right with your dog. You’re concerned but don’t know if your dog needs to see a veterinarian right away. You call the local...
Why Do Dogs Howl at Sirens?
There’s a lot we don’t fully understand about canine communication including exactly why dogs howl. While the behavior itself is normal, dogs howling can be a problem.
Your Dog’s Healthy Gut
The gut microbiome is becoming known as an important part of overall health for both humans and canines. Investing in your dog's gut health can make a big difference in their quality of life.