Dog Tips

This common pet injury can throb for months and cause major scarring or perforation, even requiring a transplant. But no matter what, refuse this therapy. It does far more harm than good.

If the thought of losing a beloved dog brings tears to your eyes, this story will be tough to watch. For most people, the heartbreak would be overwhelming. That’s what makes these individuals so extraordinary.

A program manager at a Humane Society shelter decided to study how to best soothe the stress so many shelter dogs experience, and what he discovered came as a surprise. Whether it's a shelter dog or your own pet, now you know the real way to his heart.

Its ramifications may escape you, but it can be extremely fear- and anxiety-inducing for your pet. So don't force the issue against better judgment these next few months. If your pet could talk, here's how she'd answer your dilemma.

It pays to be aware. Your favorite canine can get ill from as few as 10 spores. Not thousands. These spores multiply, burst open and release hundreds of endospores triggering systemic infection. Watch for these 12 symptoms especially if you live here in this endemic area.

Dogs with this problem are 50 times more likely to have a discovered mutation linked to the short-legged defect and premature spinal degeneration. Since it can be so painful, please be alert for these 20 symptoms — especially if you have any of these 21 known predisposed breeds.