The emotional pain of losing a dog is just as strong, and just as real, as the emotional pain we suffer when we lose a human loved one. So the same five stages… [more]

There’s no denying my bulldog is a bit overweight. She’s 75 pounds and the vet says her max weight should really be closer to 70 pounds.  My vet didn’t p… [more]

A well-known disorder that commonly affects medium to large size dogs is called Canine Hip Dysplasia. The term hip dysplasia basically refers to the laxity or l… [more]

Emergencies come about almost year-round, sometimes causing devastation to people and their much-loved pets. Many of us think, “It’ll never happen t… [more]

The basics of senior dog care become a necessity that we must educate ourselves about as our dogs get older. Dogs age too, like humans and all other living bein… [more]

Do you know how dogs react to human pregnancy? Some dogs react whenever a member of a family is pregnant. This probably comes from the dog’s extraordinarily k… [more]

Do you know how to detect UTI’s in dogs? UTI’s (Urinary Tract Infections) can become serious and cause further damage or death if not treated quickl… [more]

Neurological disorders in dogs are rare, but they do happen. And when it happens, you really feel sorry for your buddy as it experiences many bad symptoms throu… [more]

Are you aware that there can be sciatica or other back pain in dogs? Dogs can also experience the pain of back injuries, disk problems, or sciatica, just like u… [more]

Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, we’re celebrating two unique dog breeds that hail from Mexico! Put on your party hat – your sombrero – and mee… [more]

We all know one of the mantras of green living is “recycle,” and that applies to our dogs’ toys as well. A second key word in the “green” lexicon is �… [more]

Socialization for dogs is something most owners don’t consciously consider — some just naturally socialize their dogs by taking them many places and… [more]

You have probably had your pooch on the same food for a time now, so it’s not surprising if he has begun turning up his nose at it. Imagine if you only ate th… [more]

When dogs display food aggression to another pet, it’s almost understandable. But, when your dog guards his food from you, the one that provided it to him… [more]

Grain-free diets are all the rage in the dog food industry these days. But, since grain-free foods are generally pricier than non-grain-free foods, many consume… [more]

Were you aware that there are seizure dog heroes among us? I had not heard of them until recently. It was proven back in the 1980′s that dogs can assist a… [more]