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    5 Amazing Things Dogs Can Sense About Humans

    Dogs are extremely keen, intuitive animals that we learn more about every day. It’s recently been discovered that some dogs are able to warn their epileptic owners before a seizure happens, or notify their diabetic owners if their blood sugar is too low. These amazing things haven’t yet been able to be trained and only some dogs display the behavior. But there are things that all dogs can sense about humans, and they’re pretty amazing. #1 – Your Mood It … Read more

    RECIPE: A Watermelon Cocktail For You & A Mocktail For Your Pooch!

    You’re just two minutes away from a refreshing summer drink for both you and your pooch. Seriously, these watermelon mimosa cocktails and mocktails are simple to make and they’re perfect on a hot day! When I walked into the supermarket earlier this week, I saw a big pile of watermelons just calling my name. Don’t you just love watermelon season?! Well, since a lot of dogs also love the popular summer fruit, I figured, why not make a drink and … Read more

    Losing His Job Was The Key To Success For The Founder Of The Dogist

    What do you do when life gives you lemons? Arrange them in a bowl, pose an adorable dog next to them, and snap some pics! 29-year-old Elias Weiss Freidman had a comfortable, but boring corporate desk job when a round of layoffs left him reevaluating his future. He took a trip to Europe to clear his head and posted photos of the dogs he met on Instagram accompanied by funny captions. His followers loved them, and soon, The Dogist was … Read more

    5 Tips To Make ‘Take Your Dog To Work Day’ As Successful As Possible

    Take Your Dog to Work Day is June 23, and offices across the country will celebrate with an open door policy for furry friends. If your office plans to participate, this is your chance to introduce your pup to the boss, and working won’t be so bad when you have your best friend curled at your feet. But before you put dibs on your pup’s corner office and print out his employee parking pass, you need to prepare. Here are a … Read more

    Three Simple Words: Every Dog Matters

    3 simple words drive everything we do. They are the reason we go to work every day. They are also the reasons our loyal customers proudly wear our products and support the cause. We believe these 3 words. Do you?

    Man Sells Business to Photograph Dogs

    How passionate are you about dogs? Are you ‘give up my business and take photos of dogs for a living’ passionate? For many people, owning their own business is the dream – but Sagar Gondalia was dreaming about something else. He knew that owning his medical billing company was smart, but it wasn’t as rewarding as he hoped it would be. Without a plan, he and his business partner sold their company, and Sagar moved into his car, travelling across … Read more

    Couple Lives Large In A Tiny House With 5 Rescue Dogs

    Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell’s big, furry family isn’t exactly ordinary, and their unconventional living arrangement has led to a popular blog and successful book. In 2003, Kerri and her husband, Dale, built a small cabin on several acres of land in the Ozark Mountains. Their plan was to use the small space as a temporary arrangement before they built a larger property and converted the cabin into an office and guest home. But when the recession hit, the married couple was forced to … Read more

    UPDATE: Missing Dog Is Found Only To Be Claimed By A Stranger

    UPDATED: 6/16/17 The power of the media has helped a heartbroken family reunite with their missing dog, Lily just two days after their story aired on Denver 7 News. And when I say “the power of the media,” I mean that quite literally! Denver 7’s own Jason Gruenauer played detective after coverage of Lily’s story inspired an anonymous tip. A bit of legwork later and Gruenauer found himself hand delivering the lost dog back to her family!   It all … Read more

    Georgia Deputy Rescues Abandoned Puppy During Eviction

    People have been known to leave behind some pretty shocking scenes when they flee an eviction. There have been tales of people repossessing homes and finding all kinds of left behind belongings, illegal items, and homes maliciously destroyed with wiring and plumbing pulled out of the walls. You’d be hard put to find something authorities haven’t seen. Deputy Kyle Knortz got a surprise when he was summoned to a home in Lilburn, Georgia to oversee an eviction. He accompanied the … Read more

    Innovative Shelter Rescues Homeless Humans & Pets

    Professional journalist Glenn Greenwald of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, saw something special between the city’s homeless dogs and humans. To share with the world what he could so clearly see, he produced two short films showcasing the tenderness and attention that homeless humans are able to give to the stray and sick animals they live with. In doing this, he came up with a unique idea. Along with his husband, David Miranda, a new type of animal shelter was born: a shelter … Read more

    How Healthy Are Your Dog’s Teeth? Find Out Now.

    Dental health plays a major role in a dog’s overall wellness. Unfortunately, certain breeds are predisposed to painful, disease-causing conditions of the teeth and gums. Without treatment and prevention, dental issues can cause pain, foul breath, inflammation and infections resulting in tooth loss. Worst of all, life-threatening heart, liver and kidney disease can develop. Find out now how healthy your dog’s teeth are:   powered by Typeform  

    Sitter Gets Creative To Cheer Up Pup While Dog Dad’s Away

    Millie lives with her best friend, and she loves him very dearly. So much so that when he had to leave for an extended business trip and she was left with his daughter, Carolann, she was beyond upset. To say that Millie was devastated might be an understatement. Carolann has told Metro UK that Millie has been looking all over for her dad and doesn’t seem to understand that he’s not coming back just yet. “Whenever someone came into the … Read more

    15 Dog Breeds That Love To Sleep

      Looking for that special buddy that will sleep in with you each morning? Or maybe one that likes long afternoon naps? Here are 15 breeds that seem to enjoy sleeping more than other breeds. #1 – Bulldog Not much to say here, we all know these guys are lazy and love their naps. They might be the best choice for a snuggle buddy, as long as you don’t mind the snoring. #2 – Shih Tzu This little dog has no problem … Read more

    Is your dog suffering from allergies? Find out now.

    As pet parents, one of the hardest things is that our dogs can’t talk to us and tell us what is wrong, what is bothering them or what is making them very uncomfortable. Dogs have a tendency to “suffer in silence” until it becomes unbearable. By the time we see an issue, the condition can be elevated and require quite a bit more attention. Here at iHeartDogs our mission is to increase the quality of life of dogs everywhere so we’ve … Read more

    Is your dog suffering from allergies? Find out now.

    As pet parents, one of the hardest things is that our dogs can’t talk to us and tell us what is wrong, what is bothering them or what is making them very uncomfortable. Dogs have a tendency to “suffer in silence” until it becomes unbearable. By the time we see an issue, the condition can be elevated and require quite a bit more attention. Here at iHeartDogs our mission is to increase the quality of life of dogs everywhere so we’ve … Read more

    Leptospirosis Outbreak Continues To Spread

    In February we reported on a nationwide story involving the potentially life-threatening bacterial infection, Leptospirosis. Lepto is carried by rats, wildlife and livestock, and generally spread through tainted standing water. Cases have been reported by veterinarians in Illinois, California, New Jersey and Arizona – where an additional case was recently reported. What is Canine Leptospirosis? Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Leptospira. Infection… Posted by Cedar County Veterinary Services on Tuesday, May 12, 2015   The infected … Read more

    Jim and Amora: How A Three Legged Shelter Dog Saved A Suicidal Veteran

    Jim Brakewood Jr. might look like kind of a scary dude. At 6’2”, loaded with muscles, long, wild hair and a beard a to match, he cuts a pretty imposing figure. It’s as if a Viking decided he wasn’t ready for Valhalla just yet and decided to pay Instagram a visit instead. He has a soft spot for dogs, though. In particular, his Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Amora. Jim has seen war. In two tours in Iraq he has been in battle, … Read more

    Service Dog & Student Cross Graduation Stage Together

    For Morgan Rath, high school graduation was a day she thought she might never see. She suffers from severe anxiety and depression which began her Freshman year. Her symptoms led to panic attacks and a brief hospitalization, but a chance encounter with a stray dog helped turn that all around. Morgan rescued Paisley from the streets of Emerson, Georgia. In return, Paisley rescued her right back! Last month the pair crossed the stage together to accept Morgan’s diploma. Morgan was … Read more

    Groomer Accused Of Breaking Dog’s Leg Proved Innocent By Video

    Warning: Video contains graphic content that may be disturbing to some viewers. Carmen Cesta is the owner of Carm’s Dog House, a dog grooming and daycare facility with a dedicated clientele. The company operates out of one location and several mobile grooming buses, which provides convenient services for the dogs they work with. Despite what seemed like normal business, the evening of May 23rd brought a scathing review from one of their customers. The customer stated that his family’s dog, … Read more

    6 Tips For Interacting With Service Animals

    Service dogs are usually the best-behaved, friendliest, and most well-trained dogs you’ll ever meet. While that may make it extra tempting to run over and start petting them, there are certain things you should know about interacting with service dogs. They are, after all, there to provide a service to their owners, and you don’t want to interfere. With that in mind, here are 6 tips for interacting with service dogs. #1 – Never touch, pet, or give treats to … Read more

    Dog With Dwarfism Defies Expectations

    Michaelangelo Augustine, nicknamed “Mikey Gus” is just like any other German Shepherd. Just like any other dog, he loves to play, explore, and cuddle. He lives in Indiana with two other dogs, Temperance and Spartacus, and his human family. There is something different about Mikey Gus, though – he’s a miracle. A post shared by Amy Carkuff (@practicallyperfectineveryway_) on May 2, 2017 at 6:26am PDT Diagnosed at only 4 months old with dwarfism, Mikey Gus’ family was told to expect … Read more

    Egg Experiment Demonstrates The Danger Of Leaving A Dog In A Hot Car

    Despite the increased news coverage, celebrity videos and updated laws relating to pets in hot cars, cases continue to pop up across the country. The issue may be that many people simply do not grasp the extremity of the heat and the speed at which life-threatening temperatures can be reached in a parked vehicle. One Imgur user decided to create a visual demonstration of the phenomenon using an egg and a frying pan.   The first image shows a cracked … Read more

    Your Purchases Through iHeartDogs Are Making A Difference

    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. GreaterGood.org partner, Pets for Patriots, helps military veterans adopt a new pet friend while giving the most overlooked shelter animals hope and a home. The project goal is simple: to fund as many veteran-pet adoptions across the country as possible, saving the lives of both person and pet. David is a Navy veteran … Read more

    What Dietary Supplements Should I Consider Giving My Senior Dog?

    Although dietary supplements can be beneficial at any stage of life, many people don’t start thinking about giving them to their pets until they reach their senior years. This is the time when we are reminded of their mortality as we notice signs of arthritis and that telltale gray muzzle. With so many products on the market making different promises, it’s hard to know which ones are safe, let alone helpful for your senior pooch. Dr. Marty Becker has been … Read more

    90-Year-Old Woman Facing Jail Time Over Barking Dogs

    Dolly Dentz of Phoenix, Arizona adores her Terrier mixes, Fluffy and Boots. The dogs were a gift from her son, Bob and they are excellent company for the independent 90-year-old. Sadly, Fluffy and Boots have been spending most of their time at Bob’s house these days due to a neighbor’s complaints about their alleged barking. In fact, Dentz is facing up to 6 months in jail on misdemeanor charges in the case! “I’m heartbroken,” Dentz told ABC 15. “It’s almost … Read more

    How To Teach Your Pit Bull To Sit & Stay

    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

    The Crazy Looking, Safer Alternative to a Tennis Ball That Dogs Are Going Nuts Over

    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

    If Your Dog Is Over the Age of 7, You Should Seriously Consider This Supplement

    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

    9 Things Our Dogs Need From Us The Most

      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

    Warning To Dog Parents: Lethal Frog Can Pose Extreme Risk To Pets

    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

    6 Important Places To Look For Ticks On Your Dog

    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

    Ask A Vet: When Is My Dog Fully Grown?

    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

    9 Ways We Confuse & Frustrate The Heck Out of Our Dogs

    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

    Off-Duty Police Officer Rescues Dog From Fire

    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

    Ask A Vet: How Can I Safely Remove A Tick From My Dog?

    Ticks are creepy and crawly and look enough like spiders to make me and my staff cringe. They are not just repulsive, they also carry some pretty serious diseases. That’s why we should have all pets on a tick control product that helps prevent an infestation. But even the best protected dog can get an occasional tick. If you find one, you should remove it quickly because the longer a tick remains attached to the skin, the greater the chances … Read more

    Studies Show Birthday Celebrations Aren’t Just For Humans Anymore

    Lily’s Kitchen is a line of dog and cat foods created from natural ingredients and based on made-from-scratch recipes. In honor of namesake and inspiration pooch, Lily’s 14th birthday, the founders added a Birthday Surprise Box to their product line. After all, 75% of dog parents celebrate their pets’ birthdays and more than half throw a party, prepare a special meal and sing “Happy Birthday”! A post shared by Krystal Warkentin (@kryswark) on May 8, 2017 at 9:28am PDT According … Read more

    URGENT: Dog/Cat Food Recalled Due To Salmonella

    On May 5,  Smallbatch Pets Inc. in Portland, Oregon issued a voluntarily recall for two lots of its Smallbatch Frozen Chicken Blend for Dogs and Cats. The affected lots of Smallbatch Chicken Blend were distributed to retail pet food stores on the west coast and have potentially been contaminated with Salmonella. A post shared by @smallbatchpets on Oct 14, 2016 at 10:29am PDT What’s Recalled? Two hundred eighty-two cases of frozen 2-pound bags of Smallbatch Chicken Blend with specific lot numbers were … Read more

    Controversial Facts Raise Questions About Recent Evanger’s Pet Food Recall

    Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food voluntarily recalled several lots of their canned Hunk of Beef dog food back in February, but a recent lawsuit is bringing up more questions than answers. In January, one dog died and three others were sickened after being fed the Hunk of Beef product as a special New Year’s treat. After extensive testing, it was determined that the food contained horse meat laced with pentobarbital, a drug commonly used to euthanize animals. Evanger’s paid the … Read more

    Project Play Update: Nearly 30,000 Toy Donations Funded for Shelters!

    Project Play Update: Nearly 30,000 Toy Donations Funded for Shelters! Shop Project Play Toys Below! How Project Play Works Which Toy is Donated to The Shelters? In talking with shelter workers, they told us that they desperately needed durable, hard rubber toys that are ideal for large breeds that populate shelters. Regardless of which toy you buy for yourself, the one that is donated to shelters will be the durable and versatile Wunderball. How Will The Toys Be Distributed? The toys … Read more

    Old Dog Kept Inside Most Of His Life Can’t Get Enough Of Grass Under His Belly

    T-Bone never met a patch of grass he didn’t love. In fact, he has the kind of body that seems much built for rolling in the greenery. The trouble is, in his 10 years in this world, the dog never got a chance to know much grass. The people who eventually rescued him — the Dhana Metta Rescue Society —  say T-Bone may not have been outside in years. In fact, it’s likely he didn’t get around much at all, considering … Read more

    Veterinarian Ross Henderson Calms Frightened Patients With His Silky Smooth Voice

    When choosing a veterinarian, we’re always looking for someone we can rely on when things go south for our pets. Bedside manner in a veterinarian is just as important as their practical skills, and one Colorado practitioner has gone the extra mile to help his patients. Fox Hollow Animal Hospital is the home of Dr. Ross Henderson, and his smooth voice has him serenading anxious pups to calm them down before surgery. In a viral video, Ruby, a frightened dog, … Read more

    UPDATE: Dog Found Chained To A Cinder Block & Left To Drown Has Been Adopted!

    Park Rangers outside of Kansas City, Missouri made a shocking and heartbreaking discovery at Longview Lake on Friday. A terrified, mud-caked dog – since named Deputy by his rescuers – had been chained to a 12″ x 12″ concrete masonry block and presumably left to drown as the waters rose. He is now recovering at the Great Plains SPCA in Independence, MO where staff describes him as a “loving, happy dog.” Park rangers heard Deputy’s cries and began investigating the … Read more

    This City Is Turning A Dog Poop Epidemic Into An Energy Boom

    As mayor of one of Canada’s most famously inventive cities, Dave Jaworsky has a lot of fresh ideas. While Waterloo, Ontario, staked a worldwide reputation as the cradle of BlackBerry Inc, the city with a population of around 100,000 still churns out a dizzying number of tech startups. “So when I get a call, I listen and I listen carefully,” he tells iHeartDogs. But when a local businessman recently tried to sell him on the idea of squeezing energy from … Read more

    Class Action Lawsuit Calls Prescription Pet Foods A Scam

    Several manufacturers of canine and feline prescription diets, as well as PetSmart, Banfield Pet Hospitals and Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners have become the targets of litigation. A class action lawsuit alleges that Hill’s Pet Nutrition (makers of Science Diet), Nestle Purina (makers of Purina Veterinary Diets), and Mars Petcare (makers of Royal Canin Veterinary Diets) have engaged in price-fixing along with PetSmart and veterinary clinics owned by their companies. A post shared by Coco (@m.patissier) on Aug 14, 2016 at … Read more

    Move Over Baby, This Dog Needs Grandma NOW

    Dogs have love and loyalty in their genes, so when your love and affection is aimed elsewhere – say, toward the new baby – your pup may get a little jealous! The dog in the video below sees Grandma giving the baby all the attention, and he wants some love, too! The pooch tries to be as cute as possible, even wrapping his paws around her arm! This grandmother can’t help but laugh at his hilarious behavior (can you blame her?!). … Read more

    California Bill Aims To Save Dogs From Unnecessary Police Shootings

    Approximately 10,000 dogs are shot and killed by American police officers each year. A proposed California bill hopes to reduce this number by requiring officers to undergo additional dog safety training. The police-canine encounters protection act is currently making its way through state committees in Sacramento and would require mandatory encounter training for all California peace officers. State Assemblyman Adrin Nazarian, who introduced the bill, told ABC7 that the goal of the police-canine encounters protection act, is to help protect … Read more

    Dog Doesn’t Recognize Dad After Shocking Transformation — Until He Gets A Familiar Whiff

    With a sense of smell over 40 times more powerful than a human’s, dogs rely on their noses to help them interpret the world around them. They have the impressive ability to categorize scents, and it only takes a quick whiff to understand exactly what, or who, is in front of them. When Shane Godfrey returned home from a five-week stint in the hospital, it was his dog’s sense of smell that brought them back together. Godfrey was hospitalized due … Read more

    5 Ways To Tell Your German Shepherd You Love Them In Their Own Language

    Pup parents know that our dogs love us deeply, even though they do not express it in the same manner as humans do. Recently, behavioral research saddened dog lovers when it showed that most dogs don’t like to be hugged. That’s not to say that our German Shepherds don’t enjoy receiving affection; they live for our love and approval! Try showing them your devotion in a language they can understand. 1. Gaze Deeply Into Their Eyes Dr, Brian Hare, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience … Read more

    Over-Training Causes More Harm Than Good, Psychologists Find

    It’s very easy to get excited about training your new dog or puppy, especially if you’re training for some sort of performance. Competitive obedience, agility and many other venues take a lot of time and effort, and the beginning stages of training are often some of the best moments for owners because they offer such a great way to bond with their new canine companions. But research has found that too much training is actually detrimental to our dogs’ learning … Read more

    Share A Treat With Your Pup At Ice Cream Parlor For Dogs

    Ice cream is a human treat deeply loved by many and it’s a shame it’s unsafe for us to share it with our canine companions. Ice cream is unhealthy for people and even moreso for dogs – it can cause gastrointestinal upset among a few other discomforts, especially if it contains any ingredients that are toxic to our furry friends. It seems like spending the afternoon sharing ice cream on a warm summer day might seem out of the question, … Read more

    3 Vet-Recommended Supplements For Senior Dogs

    Although dietary supplements can be beneficial at any stage of life, many people don’t start thinking about giving them to their pets until they reach their senior years. This is the time when we are reminded of their mortality as we notice signs of arthritis and that telltale gray muzzle. With so many products on the market making different promises, it’s hard to know which ones are safe, let alone helpful for your senior pooch. Dr. Marty Becker has been … Read more