Is Your Pet’s Immunity at Risk?
Recognize the subtle threats to your pet's immune health, including dietary deficiencies and chronic stress, and find out the essential steps you can take to help keep them protected and thriving.
Dog Tips
These comprehensive articles can guide you through the ups and down of dog ownership, from proper nutrition and exercise to training and grooming. Read through all the tips here to keep your pooch happy and improve their longevity.
All Animals Instinctively Do This if Possible — Do You Give Yours the Chance?
Wild animals have this huge health advantage over their domestic cousins. It thins sticky blood, improves circulation and reduces disease-causing inflammation. It's especially important if you and your pet live in these types of locations. Give your pet this pain relief and peace of mind today.
Love Avocados? Thank Man's Best Friend
Believe it or not, but right now dogs are playing a vital role in saving our avocado supply. Turns out they are the best technology so far for detecting diseased trees before the damage goes too far. Plus: the truth about feeding avocado to your dog.
Why Is Your Dog So Afraid of Thunderstorms?
Uncover the real reasons behind your dog’s storm phobia, including sensitivity to thunder and barometric pressure changes, and explore proven methods to help you soothe them during those frightening moments.
If Your Pup Is Over 7, Feed Her This for Mental Alertness
Researchers at Purina discovered this essential for healthy brain function in older pups. It also helps improve memory, attention and trainability. But don't fall for their kibble ad campaign - here's a safer, healthier way to get it into your dog's food supply.
Only the Noble Could Own This Pet During the Middle Ages
And if anyone was responsible for one dying, they could be executed. That's how treasured they were, and still are. They've been referred to in the Bible and depicted with the goddess of wildlife in Roman mythology. One even lived in the White House in 1876.
The Tricks Pet Food Makers Use to Fool You
It's becoming increasingly difficult to know what's in that bag of food or treats, especially as owners demand food that looks more like their own. Here's how pet food makers are pulling out the stops to produce food that may look more homemade but isn't. Don't fall for their trickery.
Should You Adopt a Shelter Dog With Behavior Issues?
Today is National Mutt Day, and I'm addressing one of the biggest elephants in the room about shelter dogs: behavior challenges. While it's true that more than half of dogs at any shelter may be there because of behavior problems, here's what you need to know about these abandoned pups.
If Your Vet Shames You Like This, High-Tail It Out of There
They're pulling out new stops with name-calling, shaming and belittling you. Don't put up with this kind of arrogance implying you're a freaking idiot. In so many ways, you're more knowledgeable than your accuser. As a bonus, here's how to turn the tables on shaming vets.
