Whole Dog Journal reviews dog food, dog toys, and dog health and care products, and also teaches positive dog training methods.

A designer dog is the purposeful breeding of two dogs of different breeds to create a new mix that brings out the most desired features. The most popular designer dog breeds today include Poodles, which tend to be smart, athletic, and friendly. They’re also widely considered low-shedding dogs. Poodle-mix dogs are often called “Doodles,” or "Doodle Dogs."

Like their human companions, dogs and puppies hurt when they’re injured or ill. There are natural pain relief options that can help.

Pannus is a growth of vascular tissue over the cornea. It usually starts on the edges of the cornea and spreads into the center of the eye. Untreated, it can coat the entire cornea, which is how it causes blindness.

People have been giving raw meaty bones to dogs ever since the two species teamed up as hunters and companions. However, there’s disagreement on whether it’s safe or beneficial to give raw bones to dogs. Veterinarians generally recommend against them, having treated dogs with broken teeth, obstructions or intestinal perforations related to chewing or ingesting bones. Most owners who give them cite dental and mental benefits.

The most common problem for dog claws is lack of proper trimming, but it is possible to have truly unhealthy dog nails. Including brittle nails that break frequently, discharge at the base of the nail, and claws growing into the paw pads.

Hives are a common skin reaction in dogs that causes raised, itchy bumps on their skin. Hives can appear suddenly and may range in size from small spots to larger areas covering significant parts...

Almost always, vulvar swelling is related to a heat cycle and not cause for concern. Abnormal licking or discharge could indicate a problem in the dog’s reproductive or urinary system.

Committing to a dog should never be taken lightly; before you do, ask yourself some critical questions about your lifestyle. Though there are no guarantees, dogs with certain traits may show promise to be good family dogs with the proper training and care.

She was the last living search and rescue dog who worked to find survivors at the Twin Towers after the September 11 attacks. At 16 years old and suffering from kidney failure, Bretagne entered a Texas...

Many dog owners know the frustration of dealing with a hyperactive or anxious dog. Whether your dog is constantly bouncing off the walls, excessively barking, or displaying signs of anxiety, understanding the underlying causes...

While you can’t control what your town or neighbors use to treat icy roads and walkways, you can control what you put down on your driveway, steps, and walks to look after your dogs and your neighborhood pets.