Home for the Dog-Friendly Holidays
Dogs like things predictable, and the holidays are anything but. The schedule a dog depends on gets changed around, people he hasn’t seen for...
Same Rules Apply to Dogs for Taking Their Blood Pressure
People are not supposed to have their blood pressure taken at the doctor’s office until they have sat quietly for at least 5 minutes...
This One’s a Tearjerker
You know how we don’t only cry when we’re sad but also when we’re relieved, as a kind of catharsis when the sadness has...
He’s Not Being Lazy. He’s Getting Older
Your dog has always jumped into the car excitedly, but now he won’t budge unless you give him a boost. Yet he still loves...
More Calories For Fido With Winter Coming On?
There’s no doubt about it. Cold weather increases calorie requirements for a dog. It takes more calories to maintain weight in 20-degree weather than...
Do Dogs Recognize Themselves in the Mirror?
If you put some tape on the forehead of a chimpanzee or a dab of cream on his nose, he will see those things...
Doggie Doors With Facial Recognition
Raccoons, opossums, stray cats…these are just some of the uninvited guests who may make their way through your pet’s doggie door, according to the...
Giving Your Dog Time to Sniff on Walks Will Literally Soothe His Heart
We have often said to let your dog sniff to his heart’s content while on walks because the aim for him isn’t to cover...
Dear Doctor: October 2022
But where to put the poop that you pick up?
Q: We know it’s important to pick up your dog’s poop to protect the environment....
Little Dogs, Big Health Concerns
Nearly one out of every two dogs in the U.S. weighs less than 25 pounds, making small and toy dogs the biggest single category...
Short Takes: September 2022
Brush Your Short-Haired Dog, Too
Even short-haired breeds like beagles and boxers require regular brushing, not just Afghans and collies. Why?
Brushing doesn’t just make...
Have You Been Practicing Proper Pet Food Hygiene?
Are you aware of the Food and Drug Administration’s pet food hygiene guidelines for minimizing the spread of harmful bacteria in your home that...
