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Yorkshire Terriers have quite a few health issues that can cost a pretty penny at the vet. Before adding one to your household, be sure you are able to take care of one financially, should any of these issues arise. Pet health insurance is also a great idea for this breed. Whether you have a Yorkie already, or are thinking of adding one to your family, you should be aware of the common medical issues. The following are the top … Read more
Shih Tzus, like all small dogs, have quite a few health problems. Some are unavoidable because they are caused by their size and shape. Others are genetic, which means choosing a good breeder may help you avoid large veterinary bills and heartache down the road. Whether you have a Shih Tzu already, or are thinking of adding one to your family, you should be aware of the common medical issues. The following are the top three health concerns for your … Read more
A sit-stay can be very useful for any Pit Bull owner, regardless of whether yours is just a family pet or a future obedience champion. It can help you get nice pictures, sure, but it really can save your Pitty’s life. For example, a properly trained sit-stay can stop your Pitty from bolting out your front door or chasing the cat into the street. It also teaches self-control, which will make teaching behaviors such as “leave-it” much easier. The following … Read more
Now that you know how to tell when your Shetland Sheepdog is stressed, anxious or fearful about something or someone, it’s time to learn what to do in those situations. Shelties are a sensitive breed – how you handle it will affect whether your Sheltie gets over her fears or anxiety, stays the same or gets worse. If it gets worse, it can lead to fear biting, so you need to make sure you know how to handle it. Here … Read more
As Andrew Vaughan’s 14th birthday approached, he told his sister McKenna he did not want a party. Andrew is autistic and he feared no one would come out to celebrate with him. Knowing how much her brother adores Pugs, McKenna set out to plan the most “Pug-tastic” surprise party ever. With the help of social media and lots of local Pug parents, Andrew’s 14th birthday turned out to be a smashing success! McKenna created a public event on Facebook, inviting anyone … Read more
Cancer. It’s one of the scariest words any pet owner could hear in relation to their beloved fur child. Unfortunately, some dog breeds are far more likely to get cancer than others. Any dog owner should be vigilant about their dog’s health, but owners of dog breeds on this list should be aware of any symptoms that could point to cancer, since early detection is crucial for any hope of successful treatment. Here are 7 dog breeds that are more … Read more
It’s foxtail season in the western United States (and some other places too) and many dog owners that live around these pesky plants know exactly what that means. As if having diligence in checking for fleas and ticks after being outdoors, checking your dog for foxtail spurs is a necessary part of doggy maintenance. Foxtails can be very dangerous and veterinarians see hundreds of dogs every year for foxtail-related injuries. The spurs are built in such a way that they … Read more
When Elvira was found, she was the only survivor of a horrific scene. Surrounding the pup were the decaying bodies of dogs who had been victims of the nightmare. Elvira was alive, but barely hanging on. The emaciated pup was taken to a shelter, but they knew they didn’t have the proper resources to care for the dog who so desperately needed a second chance. So, they reached out to Dogs Deserve Better, a rescue that is dedicated to the … Read more
Stay is one of those behaviors that is so useful for any dog to have, but can also be tricky to train. Especially for a Siberian Husky, who loves to run and pretty much go where they please. However, a sit stay is not just a nice thing to have to get a beautiful photograph, it is handy in a variety of situations. For example, it can prevent your Husky from bolting out your front door when you open it. … Read more
When Leonard arrived at the Union County Humane Society in Ohio, the staff were concerned about his chances for adoption. Not only is he a Pit Bull-type dog, he also displayed “very high hunt, ball, and possessiveness drives.” Luckily, shelter director, Jim Alloway recognized Leonard’s potential. He has an extensive background with police dogs and saw that those very behaviors could make Leonard an ideal candidate for narcotics work! Leonard is a dog that came to us about 7 months … Read more
Not long ago, an article entitled, “Pets Are Not Children, So Stop Calling Them That” appeared on The Cut. The post garnered 929 comments directly to the page, not to mention the countless readers who weighed in on the issue via social media. While many expressed their ability to understand both sides of the argument, the majority of responses drew clear battle lines between the two poles of opinion. We live in a world where the definition of “parent” has … Read more
Fetch! Go get it! Bring it back! If you have a dog, you’ve exclaimed one or all of these phrases at some point. Dogs love to play, and we love our dogs. So it’s only natural that we want to interact with and exercise our pups as often as we can. I’ve always been a fan of tennis balls. They bounce. They roll. And my dogs seem to like them. But if your dogs are like mine, you’ve been witness … Read more
Polo is a sweet, gentle 12-year-old black Labrador Retriever with an amazing story to tell. According to Greenwood Village Police Department, Polo was home when a burglar broke into her family’s home. Instead of leaving the poor girl alone, the perpetrator shot her in the face. Polo’s recovery is nothing short of a miracle. She was rushed to VRCC Emergency Hospital around 9:00am on Tuesday, May 17th. There, she was treated for her extensive wounds. The bullet completely shattered her jaw, … Read more
While we like to think every dog has her day, some have to make the most of just a moment. For Chloe, that moment came four years ago, when police officers paid a visit to a house in Lyndhurst, Ohio. They found Chloe, among four dogs languishing inside crates, likely spending most of their days there. The officers would free them all from their crates. But Chloe wasn’t the kind of dog to let even a moment pass her by. … Read more
Sadly research has emerged with an alarming finding: 4 out of 5 dogs over the age of 8 are suffering from some kind of joint pain. And while we humans have the ability to reach for pain meds and talk to our doctor about symptoms, are precious pups do not. In fact, dogs are quite good at keeping their pain a secret. Why do dogs hide it? As pack animals, not showing their suffering has clear survival benefits. The ancestors of modern dogs … Read more
If you happen to have any friends or family members that aren’t quite as enthusiastic about the canine kind as you are, they may think it’s silly when you talk to your dog or interpret what he or she is “saying.” But as it turns out, we humans really are pretty proficient at decoding what are dogs are trying to tell us! According to a story by Daily Mail, our four-legged friends know how to talk to us – especially the … Read more
Hope For Paws is an organization in Los Angeles, CA that is committed to helping as many homeless animals as they can. They save dogs who are injured and starving and give them second chances at life. They’ve seen countless cases of canine heartbreak, and the story of a homeless pit bull who sat vigil over her dead friend’s body is especially poignant. The dog, later named Cassandra, was first found by railroad maintenance workers. She hadn’t left the side … Read more
When Jasmina Lozar Povše first saw Lilly in a shelter on a dog rescue mission in Croatia, she didn’t think she was ready to bring home a new dog. Jasmina had been suffering from debilitating asthma and allergies, barely able to get outside at times. She felt she couldn’t offer a quality life for Lilly. But when her friend returned to the shelter two weeks later and saw Lilly still there, Jasmina knew she had to take her home. Lilly … Read more
Everything is new. Not many dogs radiate that mantra quite like Irena. It’s obvious in every shining step she takes — whether it’s watching people play volleyball, thrilling as the ball soars high in the air. Or the feeling of surf in her paws, as she runs along the shoreline. “We go on walks and she is sniffing everything,” Mary-Chris Staples, who is fostering he r in Toronto, Canada, tells iHeartDogs. “Everything is brand new to her.” All … Read more
The efforts of millions of animal advocates is finally starting to pay off after years of exposing and opposing the horrors of the dog meat trade in some Asian countries. In particular, the annual Dog Meat Festival in Yulin, China — in which 10,000-15,000 dogs are tortured and slaughtered over 10 days — has come under heat. But the Duo Duo Project, which is dedicated to ending the dog meat trade in China, has just announced some news that’s about to change everything. According to an … Read more
A young Crawford County, Indiana dog named Buddy was abandoned in a particularly cruel manner. The family moved out, and left him locked in a chain-link pen in the blazing summer heat with no water or shade. A neighbor contacted River Valley Humane Society, and they began the process of saving Buddy. Seeing as Buddy was in such bad shape after being left to the elements, staff immediately put him on a diet of high quality dog food donated by … Read more
Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. Bruder and Fratello were born in Lebanon and are the two surviving puppies of a litter of seven. When their human – who’s a soldier – first arrived in Lebanon, Bruder and Fratello were a little over one month old; within six weeks, they were the only two left. Their soldier decided that … Read more
When rescuers from the Humane Society of the United States found B.B., she was tiny, afraid, and obviously mistreated. The small dog was owned by a puppy mill and had been used as a breeding machine for most of her life. A metal cage in the corner of a dark, dirty basement with no ventilation was the only home she ever knew. After gaining the dog’s trust, HSUS rescuers pulled her out of the cage. B.B. was timid and shy, … Read more
When you adopt a dog, you’re probably focused on their cute looks and lovable personality. But sooner or later, you’ll have to deal with the smell. Some dog breeds are extra smelly, but they’ll all have a stench at some point. So, it’s important to stay on top of your dog’s hygiene to tackle that smell before it worsens. The following 11 dogs are some of the stinkiest dog breeds out there. They all have charming personalities, but you cannot … Read more
A recent poll by Rover, an online network of dog sitters and walkers, found some interesting results when it comes to the love dog owners have for their pups. Although it’s no surprise to us, the study gave evidence that the majority of dog owners like their dogs more than other people. Rover surveyed thousands of owners across the United States and found that 94% of them consider their dogs to be family members. Again, not totally surprising, but the … Read more
It’s hard to believe that you might not recognize your own dog, but there might be someone there to make you question yourself. That’s exactly what happened to Santoria Nesbit when she went to pick up her dog, Prince, from the Tampa Pet Resort and Spa. When she arrived to pick up Prince, she was given a dog she didn’t think was him. But despite her skepticism, the staff member of the Resort assured her that the dog was indeed … Read more
Waylon the Old English Sheepdog came into Paige Moomey’s life in 2014 and quickly stole her heart as only a fur-kid can. They embarked on their life together in Chicago, Illinois where Paige is an editor for the online media platform, DOSE. This year, in honor of Mother’s Day, Paige decided it was time to help Waylon get back to his roots. The pair spent five and a half hours making their way to Georgetown, Kentucky so Waylon could reunite with … Read more
Shelter volunteers are often the unsung heroes of animal rescue. Thanks to their selflessness, dogs find a soft touch and a gentle voice in an otherwise frightening place. The simple act of an unscheduled visit for some cuddle time, an extra romp in the play yard, or an afternoon outing can make a world of difference when it comes to socialization and trust. One special volunteer devoted her day to making a mama dog named Maye feel like a Queen! … Read more
A young woman and her dog are safe after six terrifying days in the Montana wilderness. 23-year-old Madeline Connelly and her dog Mogi became lost while hiking at Great Bear Wilderness near Glacier National Park on May 4. Family reported her missing that very night when she and Mogi failed to check in after what was meant to be a quick hike. Spring is in full swing in most of the United States, but in the Montana mountains, the nights are … Read more
Warning: Some of the images below are difficult to look at. You don’t need to tell an animal lover that puppy mills are horrific. They’re virtual torture chambers filled with cramped cages, filth, starvation, and disease. That’s why advocates are adamantly against purchasing from pet stores and online; these “puppy mill” dogs often make up their supply. Shelters, rescues, and even reputable breeders are the only way to go when it comes to adding a furry friend to the family. https://www.facebook.com/HSUSPuppyMills/photos/ms.c.eJxFztsNAzAIQ9GNKgzmkf0XqwoN~_T0yNwHdVJlWYgDrgwEhLOiOCyGMk6VvYQ3lF8CG5AWLjr5Fai8QFxwNlheIfhZ8~;~;g1FLuIBviCnD7hRunTkF3kNDaK6IWdhZqv74l6Q9iAZyksgFw4WqJZ~_m94CQbkC0NDRCs~-.bps.a.1453223301364625.1073741853.211466995540268/1453224144697874/?type=3&theater … Read more
Our dogs are our family, and we always want to make sure that they have everything they need. Fundamental things like food, water, and shelter are a given, but what else is necessary to make our dogs’ lives the best they can be? Below are 9 things that our dogs need from us the most. Luckily, they bring so much to our lives, we enjoy keeping them happy and healthy! 1. Undivided Attention (at least some of the time) Our lives … Read more
Huckleberry is a Golden Retriever with a number of hobbies. He loves treats and is always up for a game of fetch, but his favorite activity is watching the world go by from a lofty perch on the rooftop. According to a sign posted by his owners, the smart pup learned how to climb onto the roof from the backyard. While seeing a dog sitting on top of a house can be alarming, his humans ensure everyone he’s perfectly safe. After … Read more
Dog parents in Florida are urged to keep an eye on what their pets put in their mouth. Several cane toads were seen around a neighborhood in Fort Meyers recently, and they pose an extreme risk to pets. The cane toad has poison glands that secrete a toxin through their skin that can cause death to animals and humans, but they are a significant threat to dogs, as dogs tend to explore their surroundings with their mouths. Irene Haines told … Read more
Ticks are the bane of every dog lover’s existence. Worse than fleas, these blood-sucking arachnids often carry some very serious diseases. As most veterinarians will tell you, proper flea and tick prevention is a must if you live in an area where ticks are abundant – which is pretty much anywhere. Tick-borne diseases can be life changing and ticks can be very difficult to find on our dogs, so knowing where and how to check thoroughly is important. Using a … Read more
Got a puppy? Wonder just when he is going to stop growing? It’s a common question that veterinarians receive. When people adopt dogs from shelters and rescues as puppies, they usually do not know what breeds make up the dog. (the fact is, no one can guess with good accuracy either, see Think You Know A Pit Bull When You See it, So Did We….) People like to plan and even though it usually doesn’t matter because they already love … Read more
When we love our dogs like family, we sometimes forget that they don’t understand us quite like our human relatives. Sometimes we try to have full-on conversations with them or unknowingly send them body language signals that are interpreted differently in the animal kingdom. For these reasons, we’ve compiled a list of 9 common things that humans do that stress dogs out. If you’ve done any of these things, don’t worry–we all have! But by being more aware, we can try to communicate with our … Read more
Not everyone pays close attention to the random flutterings of plastic bags at the dump. After all, how could anyone imagine the faint movement inside one of those bags wasn’t trash at all — but rather a living, breathing animal? But a woman in Costa Rica must have had an eye trained for tragedy when she spotted something squirming in a plastic bag at the communal dump. She opened it to find a 6-month-old puppy. That’s the moment the story of … Read more
Cpl. Dante Ferrell is an Internal Affairs officer with the Durham, NC police department who went above and beyond while off the clock. While passing by a neighbor’s house on his lunch break yesterday he saw smoke pouring from the home, and sprung into action. Dante called the fire department, but when he saw the face of his neighbor’s Goldendoodle, Griffin, in a lower story window, he knew there was no time to waste. Immediately, he ran to the door … Read more
We would do almost anything to keep our best friends with us just a bit longer. That’s the only fault they have–not living long enough. And while you cannot prevent the inevitable, you can help prolong your dog’s life by feeding him good foods. This includes fresh foods that are known to help prevent cancer, one of the leading causes of death in older dogs. In honor of Pet Cancer Awareness Month (May), we asked Rick Woodford, author of CHOW: Simple … Read more
Does a day packed with food trucks, photo booths and dozens of adorable dogs romping through a 4,000 square foot play area full of balls, pools, and toys sound like your idea of a good time? Then leash up your pooches and join Houston’s dog lovers as they celebrate the fifth annual Puppies for Breakfast event Saturday, May 13th from 10am – 3pm at Market Square Park! Official Date for 2017 Puppies for Breakfast Dog Fest is May 13th at Market … Read more
Five years ago Treya’s owner was murdered. In that moment, her life was shattered along with her human’s. She was left to spend her days, nights, sweltering summers, and freezing winters chained beneath the porch of her abandoned home. Neighbors packed Treya’s makeshift shelter with hay for warmth and provided food, but without human contact, she slowly deteriorated to a state of fearfulness and distrust. At some point, the heavy chain that held her became wrapped around Treya’s right front … Read more
Anyone who cuddles a dog knows that sometimes there are unpleasant aromas associated with them. We are all familiar with the terms “dog breath” and “smell like a dog.” Not all smells will be helped by bathing. Some of them come from actual health issues and it is important to know the difference because one needs a bath (or 3) and the others will require medical intervention. Odors that will respond to bathing are things like rolling in stinky stuff … Read more
Dogs often greet visitors to the shelter with yelps of hope, as they press up against the bars of their kennel. Pick me! Pick me! But everything about this dog at Baldwin Park Animal Care Center in Los Angeles suggested she would rather disappear. Even the card attached to her kennel could muster only this introduction: “I don’t have a name yet …” When John Hwang spotted her during a visit last week, he saw a small dog who … Read more
Want to know how common your dog’s name is? This interactive bubble chart shows the name of every dog registered in New York City by frequency of occurrence. The more common names like Bella and Max are larger circles, and names that are only registered once (like Popcorn-Minto-Jack and Playdoh) are tiny, barely visible specks. Take a look at NYC.gov! It’s incredible what people think to name their pets! Related: The Most Popular Dog Names It’s easy to get sucked down the … Read more
You may recognize Andrew “Roo” Yori as one of the super-human competitive athletes from Season 8 of American Ninja Warrior, where he made it all the way to the National Finals in Vegas! He became known as the “K9 Ninja,” using his television presence to raise public awareness of the plight of homeless dogs. As he prepares to compete once again in ANW Season 9, Yori continues to promote his message of canine rescue and adoption. It all began … Read more
Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. The Rescue Story of Halo from Syria – As Told by Her Soldier “Halo is a 4.5 month-old female. While out and about where we are located, we saw a house that had a bunch of dogs just running around, scrounging for food. I decided if nothing else, we could take one of … Read more
Unfortunately, Miniature Schnauzers are not as healthy as their larger counterparts, the Standard Schnauzer. The Minis are prone to more health problems and a few are more serious than what the Standards are prone to. If you own one or are thinking of getting one, it’s good to know the common issues they may face so you can keep an eye out for symptoms. The following are the top 3 health concerns for your Miniature Schnauzer. #1 – Urinary Stones … Read more
French bulldogs are one of the world’s most popular dogs and it’s no wonder – for the most part they are easy going, good in urban settings and get along with other animals and people. But they also have some “baggage” that owners and prospective owners should be aware of so that they can take the best care of their Frenchie as possible. The following are three things all French Bulldog owners should know. #1 – They Shed Constantly I … Read more
Poodles are highly intelligent – this we know – so it should come as no surprise that they have definite opinions on things they like and dislike. Knowing what your Poodle loves gives you options when it comes time to reward them for training, or just because you want to say “I love you.” The following are three things most Poodles love more than anything. #1 – Attention Poodles can become quite the nuisance barkers if left alone too often. … Read more
There is nothing better than a strong bond with your Poodle. A strong bond means your Poodle listens to you when you ask something of her and enjoys being with you. Not having a strong bond, on the other hand, can be frustrating and even a bit hurtful – you love your dog, why doesn’t she love me back? It’s not that your dog doesn’t love you, it’s just that you are not communicating well enough to develop a better … Read more
French bulldogs love people – almost everyone. This makes them a pretty easy dog to have around. However, just because your Frenchie loves be scratched and doted on, does not mean you have a strong bond. Frenchies are also known for being difficult to train and having an independent streak. A strong bond with your Frenchie means she will listen to you and work with you. If you are having trouble, here are three great ways to strengthen your bond … Read more
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