With the official start of summer just around the corner, many areas of the country are already heating up! Dogs, in general, are intolerant of too much heat. Because of this, it is crucial that you’re aware of the signs of heat stress or heat stroke, and how to treat them if they occur. Knowing…

A wildly popular plant found in the yards of southern states and warmer climates, the Sago Palm is potentially deadly to dogs (and cats!). The Pet Poison Helpline classifies the Sago Palm as severely toxic to dogs, causing symptoms like lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, unusual accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, loss of appetite,…

To help in understanding pack behavior, let’s start with a little look at the past of dogs. It is mostly agreed nowadays by experts that dogs are indeed direct descendants of wolves. Studies in the recent past show they share 99.8% of their DNA in common, debunking theories that dogs could be products of cross-breeding…

There’s no magic pill, no secret serums, no expensive tricks – just 5 simple ways to give back to your four-legged friend by keeping him healthy, happy, and safe. Just taking the time to read an article like this demonstrates your willingness to do what it takes to make your furbaby as happy and healthy…

Dewclaws, also known as a dog’s thumb, refers to a vestigial digit found on the foot of most mammals, reptiles, and birds. It normally grows high on the animal’s leg in digitigrade species (digitigrade refers to an animal that walks on its toes, not touching the ground with its heels, like a dog, cat, or…

Does your dog seem to wrap his teeth around everything in sight? One sure sign of a new dog owner is chewed up edges on furniture and baseboards. So how can you stop your dog from chewing everything in sight? Lots of attention, mostly! Read on. Significant chewing is fairly normal for puppies, especially when…