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Ask A Vet: Should I Give My Dog Joint Supplements?

There is some buzz about joint care supplements. People are intrigued by an opportunity to circumvent or augment the usual recommendations and drawn by the lure of alternative (non-traditional) options. In the past, veterinarians have been skeptical of complementary medicine, but joint supplements containing ingredients like glucosamine, chondroitin and others have science backing their effectiveness. Good Things Come to Those Who… Supplement? Studies have indicated that ingredients like glucosamine and chondroitin (and others) can reduce the inflammation in canine patients … Read more

Death Row Dog Gets The Miracle He Deserves, Thanks to iHeartDogs Customers

Part of each sale for the iHeartDogs store is donated to Rescue Bank, a program through Greater Good that helps feed hungry shelter dogs. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible.  We’re sharing Grover’s story because it represents the plight of millions of homeless dogs. The circumstance of a shelter dog is often a vicious cycle: they’re abandoned, taken to a confusing and scary place, and become depressed. Then, they have a hard time getting adopted because most … Read more

Giving This To Your Corgi Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your corgi has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Collie Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your collie has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Cocker Spaniel Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your cocker spaniel has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Chow Chow Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your chow chow has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Chinese Crested Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your chinese crested has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Abused Dog Who Was Hit By A Car While Scavenging Has Made A Miraculous Recovery

It’s hard not to wonder why some dogs are born into such unfortunate lives. In Spencer’s short year on Earth, he had already seen his share of pain and suffering. When the Doberman was found along the side of the interstate in South Carolina, he’d been struck by a car as he hungrily scavenged road kill. He was taken to a vet called Paws and Claws in Columbia, South Carolina, where it was obvious to staff members that he’d broken … Read more

Giving This To Your Chihuahua Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your chihuahua has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Cavalier Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your cavalier has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Cane Corso Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your cane corso has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Bull Terrier Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your bull terrier has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Bullmastiff Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your bullmastiff has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Bulldog Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your bulldog has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Boxer Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your boxer has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Boston Terrier Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your Boston Terrier has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Border Collie Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your border collie has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Bichon Frise Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your bichon frise has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Bernese Mountain Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your bernese mountain has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Beagle Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your beagle has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Basset Hound Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your basset hound has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Australian Shepherd Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your australian shepherd has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your American Staffordshire Terrier Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your american staffordshire terrier has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep … Read more

Giving This To Your Alaskan Malamute Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your alaskan malamute has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Akita Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your akita has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Cat-Loving Boxer & Her Two Feline BFFs Team Up To Foster Kittens In Need

Suzie the Boxer loves kittens. In her 7 years of life, she has helped her mom, Kelly Hartman, foster dozens of the adorably helpless little furballs. After years of lovingly nurturing the cats just to say goodbye a short time later, Kelly found herself – and Suzi – especially attached to a special gray kitten by the name of Kushi. A photo posted by @suzie_and_kushi on Jan 1, 2017 at 1:45pm PST When Kushi first arrived he was suffering from … Read more

NHL Coach Skips All Star Game To Be With His Deployed Son’s Sick Dog

Fans of the Columbus Blue Jackets know that Coach John Tortorella is a devoted family man. His son Nick is a US Army Ranger stationed abroad, so there was much concern and speculation when Tortorella announced that he would miss Thursday’s NHL All Star game and all of All Star weekend in order to attend to a “personal matter”. Many feared that the family had received bad news regarding Nick. Congratulations to John and Christine Tortorella on receiving one of … Read more

Watch What This Service Dog Does When His Young Human Has A “Pass Out Spell”

Service dogs can perform so many different tasks to help their owners, and their caring companionship completely changes their lives for the better. Colt, the dog in the video below, lets his young human know before she’s about to pass out so she can find a safe spot to lie down….but his job doesn’t end there. Afterward, Colt applies Deep Pressure Therapy and licks the girl’s face to help her regain consciousness. The pup even checks his human’s heartbeat. Watch the incredible … Read more

From The Vet: 3 Things Every Boxer Owner Should Know About

Boxers are beautiful, expressive and friendly. Their nubby tails seem to always be wagging. Unfortunately, they do seem to be predisposed to certain issues, of which all owners should be aware. Certain diseases seem to crop up more often in certain types of dogs. These are known as breed associated disorders. Each type of dog has its own list, but many of the issues are shared by multiple breeds, and very few of these types of issues are exclusive to … Read more

From The Vet: 3 Things Every Great Dane Owner Should Know About

Great Danes are gorgeous and remarkable. They are stoic and kind. However, they do seem to be predisposed to certain issues, of which owners should be aware. Certain diseases seem to crop up more often in certain types of dogs. These are known as breed associated disorders. Each type of dog has its own list, but many of the issues are shared by multiple breeds and very few of these types of issues are exclusive to a single breed. Great … Read more

Ask A Vet: Does My Dog Know When A Storm Is Coming?

We know that many creatures are certainly attuned to their surroundings and other subtle cues that humans might miss. It’s been suggested that dogs can detect a lot of things, like hidden cancers and impending seizures in patients with epilepsy. People also report that they notice changes in their dogs when a storm rolls in, but can dogs tell when there’s going to be a storm? We would love to have our dogs help us anticipate and plan for severe … Read more

Man Tries To Help “Lost” Dog… Then He Reads His ID Tags

Tyler Wilson was stopping to fill up his gas tank at a local Kentucky gas station when a friendly Labrador Retriever came wandering over to greet him. Fearing for the dog’s safety, he was happy to see the pooch had ID tags on his collar. When he checked them, however, it wasn’t the typical name and phone number he was expecting to find. Instead there was a funny little note that read, “My name is Dew. I am not lost. … Read more

Dog Wouldn’t Stop Following Animal Control Officers, So They Gave Her A Home And A Job!

In the wake of Hurricane Matthew earlier this year, Animal Control officers from Charlotte, North Carolina responded to the town of Tarboro to assist with rescue efforts in the continued flooding and devastation. Officer Scott Kisch was part of a caravan of rescue vehicles heading back out of the area when he noticed a little brown dog running alongside his truck. She refused to stop following him. The dog was not in any immediate danger, but she was clearly alone … Read more

The 7 Best Hotel Chains For Traveling With Your Dog

Your dog is part of the family, so why wouldn’t you want to include them in your family vacation? Finding a hotel that accepts dogs can be difficult, so we’ve found the 7 best hotel chains that will welcome your canine companion. Not every location of these chains accepts pets, and each hotel might have its own fees or size/breed restrictions, so it’s best to call the location you want to visit ahead of time. Keep in mind that most … Read more

Is Your Pit Bull Suffering In Silence from Joint Pain?

The best time for you to read this article is 5 years ago. The second best time is right now. That’s because the sooner you recognize and react to signs of joint pain in your Pit Bull, the better the quality of life your dog will have. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing … Read more

Is Your St. Bernard Suffering In Silence from Joint Pain?

The best time for you to read this article is 5 years ago. The second best time is right now. That’s because the sooner you recognize and react to signs of joint pain in your St. Bernard, the better the quality of life your dog will have. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing … Read more

Is Your Newfoundland Suffering In Silence from Joint Pain?

The best time for you to read this article is 5 years ago. The second best time is right now. That’s because the sooner you recognize and react to signs of joint pain in your Newfoundland, the better the quality of life your dog will have. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing his … Read more

Is Your Dachshund Suffering In Silence from Joint Pain?

The best time for you to read this article is 5 years ago. The second best time is right now. That’s because the sooner you recognize and react to signs of joint pain in your Dachshund, the better the quality of life your dog will have. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing his … Read more

Is Your Golden Retriever Suffering In Silence from Joint Pain?

The best time for you to read this article is 5 years ago. The second best time is right now. That’s because the sooner you recognize and react to signs of joint pain in your Golden Retriever, the better the quality of life your dog will have. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing … Read more

25 Incredible Dog Tattoos That Prove Puppy Love Is Forever

Is there any truer expression of devotion than having your loved one’s likeness permanently etched into your flesh? A tattoo is an artistic expression of the wearer’s soul and a brilliant way to show your pup just how much you care. Whether it’s a simple black outline or a full color portrait, these masterpieces in ink all have one thing in common – they were created out of love! Do you wear your puppy love on your sleeve – or … Read more

This Man’s Dog Has Been Delivering The Paper To The Neighborhood For 11 Years

In Boulder, Colorado, Golden Retriever Quincy and his human go out every morning to help bring newspapers to everyone in the neighborhood! Although the deliveries have already been made, the energetic senior pup brings the papers right to his neighbors’ doorsteps so that they don’t have to walk too far. Watch a story on the world’s cutest paper delivery boy in the news clip below: What a good boy! It’s obvious that Quincy loves his job, prancing around the neighborhood and … Read more

This Excruciating Condition Wreaks Havoc on Dogs In The Winter – Know The Signs!

Doctors don’t exactly know the reason why, but there is one condition that both humans and our beloved pets suffer from more persistently in the winter: joint pain. And while we humans have the ability to reach for pain meds and talk to our doctor about our symptoms, are precious pups do not. In fact, dogs are quite good at keeping their joint pain a secret. Why do dogs hide their pain? As pack animals, not showing their pain has survival benefits. The ancestors … Read more

Rescue Dog Proudly Presents 11 Puppies To Foster Mom

Stevoni Doyle has been fostering dogs for over a decade, and has seen her fair share of triumphs and tragedies. But when Grayce gave birth to 11 puppies three weeks after coming into her care, the pup did something she’d never seen before! Grayce Pit Bull was fostered through Rescue Rovers Dog Adoptions in Utah. Formerly neglected, she was saved just weeks before giving birth. From the video below, it’s clear that the new mama feels safe in the loving care of Doyle. … Read more

UPDATE: Second Graders Raise $450 In One Day For A Rescue Dog’s Surgery

Update: The generous, dog-loving students in Miss Sharp’s second grade class got a major surprise this week when their favorite pooch, Ryker appeared in their classroom unannounced. The kids donated $450 of their own money in order to fund a much-needed surgery for the rescue pup back in January. Everyone had a chance to pet Ryker and get a picture with him. Posted by Helping Hands Humane Society on Friday, February 3, 2017   People Pets caught their adorable reactions on … Read more

Funny Dog Has A Very Interesting Way Of Going Through Doorways

When you have four good legs, your mobility options are virtually endless. You can walk on all fours, pick your two favorite paws and balance on them, trot, bunny-hop, even prance to your destination. The Pit Bull Mix in this video has taken things to a whole new level. She has decided to channel Michael Jackson and moonwalk around the house! As cute and silly as this video is, the dog is likely behaving strangely because she is fearful of … Read more

New State Amendment Will Treat Pets As Children In Divorce Court

When people get divorced, there’s a division of assets, and if applicable, a custody agreement made for the children. But where do pets fit in? As of January 17, 2017, courts in Alaska will begin granting custody of pets when their humans divorce. In terms of divorce court, four-legged family members are traditionally classified as “property.” Unlike kids, pets don’t need an education, a wardrobe of clothes, or lessons on growing up. However, they do need good nutrition, a clean, safe environment, exercise, … Read more

Update: Adorable Texas Pup Asks Facebook Users For Help Finding Long Lost Siblings

In October 2015, a little puppy named Frito was adopted from Texas Humane Heroes, a rescue. He was there with his six siblings: Domino, Snow, Raven, Cali, Buddy and Aspen. All of the puppies were adopted into loving forever homes, each separately, so they have been separated since. Frito is in desperate need of playdates, so his owners thought they’d reach out to Facebook on his behalf. They’re hoping to find the rest of his puppy family to reunite them for … Read more

PETA Attacks “A Dog’s Purpose”, Actors & Writers Defend

Last week, TMZ aired a video of a German Shepherd allegedly being dunked into water against its will during the filming for the upcoming movie, A Dog’s Purpose. PETA immediately denounced the film, causing such a backlash that Universal decided to cancel the premier. Although the video is questionable, many on the scene for the length of the filming have spoken up in defense of the treatment of the animals on set. PETA’s attack claims that the dog was horrified … Read more

Couple Refuses To Accept Defeat After Dog Is Diagnosed With A Rare & Fatal Condition

When the time was finally right for Emily Steelman and her fiancé to adopt a dog, they discussed exactly what they were looking for in a pooch: medium-sized, either a young puppy (which they could easily housebreak) or an adult (who was already housebroken), and one that they could manageably train. After scrolling through hundreds of adoption profiles online, Emily was smitten by Wilson’s photo, even though he had none of the characteristics that she and her fiancé had discussed! A photo posted by … Read more

After Tragedy Took The Love Of His Life, Their Puppy Helped Heal His Broken Heart

Keith Jones and Cara McCollum were the perfect young All-American couple. The two up-and-coming Philadelphia newscasters had been dating for 2 years when they adopted a puppy named Charlie together. Jones adored the Mini American Shepherd from the start, but when McCollum tragically passed away in a car accident last February, Charlie became his lifeline and reason to go on. Bliss. Please pray. Posted by Keith Jones on Thursday, February 18, 2016   Not only did the adorable pup remind him … Read more