Some dogs are happy to go walking with a human family member but don’t want to greet other people they pass. Nothing wrong with that.

Why the Noise Phobia Seems Sudden—But Isn’t

Your perfectly healthy dog with no pain in his limbs or other parts of his body suddenly resists going for walks. It’s now an...

Do You Look Like Your Dog?

Twenty years ago, sociologist Gini Graham Scott, PhD, wrote a book called Do You Look Like Your Dog? She got the idea for it...

What’s a Clinical Exam?

Readers have asked us the difference between an exam and a clinical exam. A clinical exam is simply the doctor’s examination of a patient’s...
Would it be better to put out a lot and let the dog choose how much to eat?

Twice-a-Day Feeding Not Enough for a Young Puppy

You might be used to feeding a dog twice a day, but if you bring home a very young puppy, she needs to be...

Dog Dandruff: It’s Not Normal

Very mild dandruff on a black dog is probably nothing to be concerned about. Even a few white flecks against a black backdrop are...