Dog Health

Years after the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a new viral disease in town spreading around the US... but this time, it's affecting dogs. More than 200...

Maybe you're just curious or maybe you have a pregnant dog, and you don't know what to expect. No matter the reason, it's important to know how long is a dog pregnant and what prenatal care your pooch is going to require. Dogs have a much faster gestation period than humans, but their prenatal care is just as important. Because their gestation is shorter, it's incredibly important to be aware of when your dog becomes pregnant so you can start her prenatal care as soon as possible.

Pet obesity has reached epidemic levels in the United States. Sadly, this condition is 100% preventable. If you've been asking yourself "is my pet overweight?", this article will explain how to tell and what you can do about it. According to recent research from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 59% of dogs and 61% of cats were classified as overweight or obese in 2022. Unfortunately, this statistic is also directly linked to a rise in diseases commonly associated with excess weight including diabetes, arthritis and certain types of cancer.

It's virtually guaranteed that your dog is going to suffer from loose stool from time to time throughout this life. Whether it's because he ate something he shouldn't have or he's fighting off a bout of the flu, this homemade dog food for loose stool may help. Diarrhea is caused by digestive upset. It's usually not something to worry about, but if it lasts for more than 48 hours, you should call your veterinarian. Likewise, if the loose stool is accompanied by other symptoms, you should contact your vet immediately.

Typically, a healthy dog's nose is moist and cool. Why do dogs have wet noses? Do all dogs have wet noses? Is it bad if your dog's nose is dry? I'll answer all of these questions in this article. I'm sure you've heard the common misconception that that if your dog's nose is dry it means that he sick. The reality is, the moisture level and temperature of your dog's body fluctuates all the time. This means that his nose could be cool and wet sometimes and dry and warm other times. It's not necessarily an indicator of your pet's health and wellbeing. What I'm trying to say is, just because your dog's nose dry, doesn't mean that he's sick.

Most people believe that dogs see in shades of black and white. Are dogs color blind? If not, what colors can dogs see? Dogs actually can see in color. They can’t see as many colors as humans, and their ability to see different hues is limited as well. 

Have you ever really looked at your pet’s whiskers? They are much different than the hair on the rest of Fido’s body. Why do dogs have whiskers, and what do they do?

Since you clicked on this article, you must have seen your dog scoot his butt across the floor recently. Maybe he’s even done it multiple times. Either way, it has you wondering “Why does my dog scoot his butt on the floor?”

While the pandemic is over and most people have resumed the “new normal”, I still often get asked can dogs catch Covid? The disease is still being spread, and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is still offering guidance, which has some pet owners worried about their canine companions.

My Labrador Retriever is a bottomless pit. It seems as if she can never get enough to eat. This left me asking the question, why are dogs always hungry? Some dogs are picky eaters, like my Beagle mix, while others would eat until they made themselves sick. What is the difference? Why are some dogs so gluttonous? Could your dog’s incessant hunger be a sign of a serious problem? I did a lot of research and consulted a veterinarian and a canine nutritionist to answer all of these questions and more.

There are many ways to help dogs in need—voluntary work, shelter adoption, feeding the strays... But have you ever thought of donating blood? No, not yours,...

If your dog is anything like mine, she will shake and whimper when there is a thunderstorm approaching. If you're reading this article, you're obviously wondering why are dogs scared of thunder?