What’s The Best Grinding Tool For Your Dog’s Nails?
There are dozens of grinding tools on the market – products specifically for trimming dogs’ nails, as well as rotary tools designed for woodworking...
Grinders vs. Clippers: What’s Best for your Dog’s Nails?
Maybe it’s the telltale click-clack as your dog moseys across the kitchen floor. Or the unmistakable and often painful raking sensation when she jumps...
Safe Choices for Chewing in a Crate
Dog owners tend to think of crates as safe havens for their dogs or puppies – a place where they can stash a puppy...
Whole Dog Journal’s 2019 Gear of the Year
If there is one thing that drives us crazy, it’s spending our hard-earned money on something that looks useful for our dogs – but...
Relishing the Ricochet
I first saw this toy – actually, a set of two – at a trade show. I had no clue what they did, but they...
Know Your CBDs
It’s everywhere: CBD, the “miracle” drug. Each week, I probably have several clients inform me – their veterinarian – that they are giving this...
Confidence Lost
When Woody (my three-year-old pit bull-mix) was a tiny puppy, just another one in a litter of nine that I was fostering for my...
Beyond the 5 Freedoms of Animal Welfare
The “Five Freedoms,” a set of standards for humane animal care, have long been internationally respected and embraced by animal protection organizations, including the...
Dog Muzzles Are Useful Tools When You Use Them Right
India) has been conditioned by her owner to wear a muzzle happily; for her
Chronic Ear Infections in Dogs: What You Need to Hear
Given that itchiness" is the most common reason for veterinary visits
Smoke Inhalation and Dogs
Smoke inhalation is dangerous for all dogs regardless of breed or age, but there are some specific concerns with some breeds. Dr. Loenser explained that dogs with short noses including bulldogs, pugs and boston terriers are especially at risk. Additionally, she explained that very young and very old dogs of any breed can be more fragile and at risk for medical complications from smoke inhalation.
When One Is Not Enough
For many of us who love dogs, our canine family members are a lot like potato chips - we can't have just one. There...
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In the Aftermath of a Dog Attack
Whenever there is a high-profile dog attack, it seems everyone with a dog weighs in with their opinions about the dog, the dog’s origin, the owners, the specific situation, and the resolution of the event. We were just presented with an opportunity to use an upsetting high-profile incident as an educational tool. Someone sent us a link to a March 17 Instagram post by Sean Lowe, an American TV reality show personality. In the post, Lowe sat with his wife by his side and described two incidents involving their dog Moose, a 7-year-old Boxer the family adopted three months prior.