Fall is a beautiful season to enjoy fun outdoor activities with your dog. The crisp autumn air is invigorating, and the changing leaves offer a colorful backdrop as you and your canine companion seek adventures. Keeping your dog active and mentally stimulated during...
What starts as a normal pet owner chore can become a startling concern. You might take your dog out to do its business, go to scoop up the result and find blood in your dog's stool. Bloody stool can be a sign that something might be wrong with your pup. While there...
As a pet owner, you probably know that dogs scratch themselves. The image of a dog scratching behind its ears or under its collar is more common than with any other pet. The "itch" epidemic — dogs scratching themselves to the point of distraction due to flea bites or...
Curious pups have a way of sticking their noses into new things. That might mean a mud puddle or a trash can excavation. No matter where your pet chooses to play, it always helps to have a reliable dog shampoo on hand. But with an overwhelming selection to choose...
Imagine reaching down to give your four-legged friend a pat on the head and noticing a patch of hairless, scaly skin. Itchy round blotches like these are a telling sign of a common canine skin condition: ringworm. Ringworm in dogs is a fungal infection that's...
When Amanda noticed her dog, Max, scratching his ears more than usual, she initially thought it was a temporary irritation and did a routine cleaning. After Max began constantly scratching and shaking his head and had a foul odor coming from his ears, she knew...
Summer is around the corner, and you're considering getting a dog. The thought of going on hikes, swimming, kayaking or lounging in the grass with a furry companion after an exciting game of fetch becomes enticing as the weather heats up. Summer dogs make ideal...
Have you ever wondered what the world looks like through your dog's eyes? Canines don't see in black and white, but they also don't see the same rainbow of colors most people see. This article takes a peek into the fascinating world of dog vision. We'll explain how...
Caring for a dog is one of life's most rewarding experiences, but it comes with challenges. If your furry friend struggles with canine anxiety disorders, your veterinarian may suggest trazodone for dogs as part of a treatment plan. Trazodone can make a significant...