April Showers Bring…Raincoats!
Dogs that balk at the first drop of rain can find comfort in jackets and ponchos suited to repel wet weather from drizzle to...
The Right Way to Bathe Your Dog
People spend hundreds of millions of dollars on dog shampoo each year, with the amount increasing annually. And there are a lot of shampoos...
Too Many Dogs Are Weekend Warriors
Our dogs are a nation of couch potatoes during the week and warriors on weekends,” just like we are,” says Tufts University veterinary pain...
No More E-Collar Misery
There’s nothing more pitiful than a dog having to navigate his way around a room when fitted with a hard, plastic funnel-shaped Elizabethan collar,...
Dogs Can’t Control Their Hair Standing On End
We’ve seen people angrily tell their dogs to put down their hair when it’s standing on end because they feel their pet is being...
Nail Trimming: More Than a Pedicure
Trimming your dog’s nails isn’t just about protecting your hardwood floors. Here’s what can go wrong if you don’t cut your pet’s nails regularly.
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Please Don’t Pet My Dog
While dogs in general are predisposed to liking people and may even have evolved to bond with us, that does not mean that every...
Foods to Keep Your Dog’s Teeth Healthy
Virtually all dry dog foods have an abrasive action on the teeth, so their labels may legally contain wording that the contents are able...
Dear Doctor: The dog now refuses to go for walks
Q. Five years ago my wife and I rescued and adopted an abused and abandoned Labradoodle. Today she is a therapy dog and a...
Yes, But Which Toothbrush?
If you’re making New Year’s resolutions, why not improve your dog’s health by adding a daily dental hygiene regimen to your list? Consider the...
For Flea and Tick Control, Topical, Pill, or Collar?
It’s important to keep your dog protected from fleas and ticks all year round in order to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases from...
Date Night Goes to the Dogs
What could be better than going to the movies and enjoying a glass of wine while snuggling with a loved one who adores you? In Plano, Texas, you can do just that at a theater that allows dogs. Fifteen dollars will get you and your furry companion seats, wine (or whiskey), and the screening of such movies as A Dogs Journey. All you have to do is show proof on the first visit that your pet has had all the necessary vaccinations, be prepared to take your dog for potty breaks, and, if you dont make it outside in time, clean up.
