Norway Bans the Breeding of Two Popular Dog Breeds, Citing Severe Health Problems
Norway has banned the breeding of English bulldogs and cavalier King Charles spaniels, both among the most popular dog breeds. The ban came in...
What Not to Say to Someone Who Has Lost a Dog
Which of the following things should you not say to someone whose beloved dog has died?
A) He’s not suffering anymore.
B) At least you got...
Online Dog Videos Not So Funny
Some online videos involving dogs are so obviously and gratuitously cruel that a lawsuit has even been filed against one social media video giant...
Dear Doctor: How guide dogs do their work
Q. You said in a recent issue that guide dogs help blind people by remembering that a green light means go and a red...
Why Dogs Tilt Their Heads
You know how dogs will sometimes tilt their heads adorably with an almost quizzical look on their face, as if they’re trying to process...
The Heart (Beat) Never Lies
In a small but telling piece of research, researchers in the United Kingdom equipped dogs with special collars that tracked their heart rates for...
The 5 Best New Year’s Resolutions You Can Make For Your Dog
Happy 2022! Why not start it off on the right foot by resolving to follow through on five key resolutions with your dog in...
Dear Doctor: Dog has nixed evening walks
Q. Our 9-year-old dachshund/cattle dox mix, Carter, suddenly no longer wants to go for a walk in the evening. Ever since he was a...
Five Golden “Brings”
Somewhere between 70 and 95 percent of Americans give their dogs Christmas presents, according to various surveys. Chances are you’re among them. Bring any...
‘Lost Dog’ Scams
Your dog has gotten loose. You put up signs all over the neighborhood in addition to posting pictures of your pet with your contact...
Your First Dog Might Be Your Most Aggressive
A person’s first dog is more likely to behave aggressively than a dog who lives with someone who has already had dogs. That’s the...
It’s Tick Season 12 Months a Year
By at least one estimate, the tick population has increased 15 percent since last year. These arachnids are capable of transmitting many diseases to...
