How to Take Care of Your Dog’s Teeth
Dental disease is one of the most common problems veterinarians see in dogs, and it only gets worse when it's ignored. In this interview,...
Gentle Dog Stretching Exercises
Dog stretching exercises can be helpful before and after exercise or simply as part of your daily routine. Gentle stretching can be a good...
What You Need to Know: Intermediate Dog Training
Dog training between basic and advanced is sometimes referred to as “intermediate dog training.” Intermediate dog training means you are starting to add distractions...
My Dog Wakes Up Too Early!
Those last few minutes of sleep before the alarm goes off are a treasured sanctuary where we hide in dreams before the reality of the world intrudes. Few dog owners appreciate their canine pals robbing them of those golden moments. But some dogs seem to have an uncanny knack for anticipating the alarm by 15 or 20 minutes, and manage to routinely do just that. Of course, puppy owners expect to be awakened by their baby dogs or they should. It's unreasonable to think a young puppy can make it through the night without a potty break.
Dog Dementia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Dog dementia, also called canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) or sundowners, is an age-related condition that can affect a dog’s memory, awareness, behavior, and daily...
Cooperative Care Dog Training
Cooperative care dog training lets dogs feel less stressed about husbandry and grooming tasks for basic dog care. Cooperative care vet visits allow the...
Why Your Dog Chews
As much as you love your dog, it’s frustrating to return home to discover shoes torn apart, sofa cushions destroyed, bedspreads shredded, and the...
Could Your Dog Use a Heated Dog Bed?
Heated dog beds are popular because they comfort older, arthritic, short-haired, or small-breed dogs—as well as puppies who miss the extra warmth of littermates...
Can Dogs Take Zofran for Nausea?
Ondansetron (brand name Zofran) can be used in dogs to control nausea and vomiting. It is available in a variety of forms for ease...
Why Do Dogs Get the Zoomies?
When your dog races around at top speed, seemingly unprovoked and with a wild look in her eye, she hasn’t gone mad – she has a case of the “zoomies!” This is usually a sign of a happy dog, but be aware: Zoomies can also indicate that your dog is stressed.
Dog Coat Types Explained: How To Recognize, Groom, and Support Your Dog’s Unique Coat
The diversity of canines, from purebreds to mixed breeds, brings an array of dog coat types, and it’s important to know what kind your...
The Ins and Outs of Dog Stomach Gurgling
Stomach gurgling, medically called “borborygmi,” is noise generated in your dog’s stomach or intestines. Think of a growling stomach.
Stomach noises can be normal. Just...
Why Does My Dog Follow Me Everywhere, Even to the Bathroom?
I get it when my dog follows me to the kitchen: I might get something to eat! Or when she follows me upstairs after...