Everyone thinks play is fun, but did you know that play can actually change your brain for the better? It seems to be true for people and many other animals, especially dogs. We prioritize play for our human children and we should, because research indicates t...
You may have noticed that your dog keeps his eyes on you while he is defecating. It is not because he is embarrassed. He is not wishing you would look away or give him privacy while he “does his business”. It goes much deeper than that. Dogs are...
Distemper is a serious disease, and we’ve seen several people express concern over it and the...
We are aware of the dangers of sun exposure for ourselves and we hear frequently about skin cancers...
Some dogs do not like children. Some are even afraid of them. We adults know that children are ha...
This question is much more complicated than it may seem. First, let’s look at rabies as a disease...
As our society ages and Baby Boomers reach their senior years, everyone is more likely to be touched...
We know that dogs have ears and in fact, the ears are sometimes the cutest part of their whole head...
Parasite products are not created equal, but if you don’t know to ask the right questions, you mig...
Got a puppy? Wonder just when he is going to stop growing? It’s a common question that veterin...
Anyone who cuddles a dog knows that sometimes there are unpleasant aromas associated with them. We ...
Ticks are creepy and crawly and look enough like spiders to make me and my staff cringe. They are no...
It is so hard to watch your dog grow old before your very eyes. It seems like just yesterday, she wa...
All dogs need to be cleaned sometimes, and some more than others! Because humans bathe frequently an...
Recent headlines about the threat of Zika virus have hit the news and social media. Scary stories ab...
Dog lovers know that most dogs need to have their nails trimmed. It is a matter of hygiene (and some...
No one can deny that dogs love to eat. They eat what we feed them and anything else that they can fi...
At some point during your Boxer’s life, he/she will need some type of surgery. Because of Boxers...
Chihuahuas are popular pets the world over. What’s not to love? They are super cute, fun, portable...
Anyone who has been around a dog knows that dogs communicate with their tails. Low wagging tails ind...
We love our dogs and want to take the best care of them, but we have to always keep in mind that the...
Thump, thump, thump. Jingle, jingle, jingle. These are not the sounds of Santa Claus and his reindee...
Do you have an older dog? Are you noticing changes in him/her? The most important thing that you ca...
Sleep is necessary for us all. Sleep allows our bodies to rest and regenerate and dogs are no diffe...
You have the squeaky toy behind your back and you are squeezing it and trying to appear bewildered....
Everyone wants a short cut. We love “hacks” and tips. Articles about ways to maximize your ce...
Does your dog like to cuddle or be very close to you? Does she seem to always want to climb in your...
Many people can bring a new dog into their house and all is well. Some people have a dog that they k...
All living things need to move. It is a fundamental of life science that “form follows functi...
Cheese is a favorite of a lot of humans. We love it and many of us keep it in our refrigerators almo...
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