When Your Pet's Gut Sends a Silent SOS
When your pet's gut is in disarray, the symptoms may not be easily recognizable. If left without treatment, it can progress and become chronic. Here’s how to spot the signs.
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.
Common Mistakes Owners Make When Walking Their Dogs
While we're inclined to correct our dogs for poor leash behavior, it's often the person at the other end of the leash who's to blame. How would your dog rate your walking performance? How many of these mistakes are you making that may be depriving your dog of the many benefits a walk offers?
Dogs Love These but They Can Crack Teeth and Become a Choking Hazard
They may drool over the flavor, but they're beset with problems galore — ranging from pathogenic bacteria, to choking and GI blockage hazards that could prove fatal. They're best left on the store shelf, to spare your pup this agony and rescue your wallet.
8 Signs Your Pet Is Bored Silly
Many owners just think their pets like to snooze, but truth be told, they may be extremely bored, and boredom isn't a healthy emotional state for pets. Dogs and cats aren't designed to be sedentary for many hours each day, and that can lead to negative behaviors.
When Chewing Turns Into Chomping Trouble
This pet behavior is more than a nuisance — it can lead to serious health risks, costly emergency surgeries, and lasting behavioral issues.
Those Little Tear Tracks? Here's What They Really Mean
There are several contributing factors behind tear staining in dogs. While some causes are benign, others may require veterinary intervention.
Does Your Dog Instantly Obey These 3 Critical 'Life or Death' Commands?
Sure you want a well-mannered pet. But there's an even more compelling reason to teach these three commands to the point of instant obedience. They can truly mean the difference between life and death. Just be sure to keep these three special words in mind during every training session.
Your Puppy's Size Secret Is Hiding in Their Bones
Understanding the basics of puppy growth doesn't have to be confusing. Here's what you need to know about how puppies grow, how long it takes, what affects their growth, and how you can support them at every stage.
The Heart Problem That Can Remain Hidden for Years
If your dog's breed is one of the six predisposed to this syndrome, your vet may be watchful for these subtle signs. Some dogs with the condition have no obvious symptoms at all, but if you have a physically active pet, you may notice these emerging warning signals.
