Dogs
 |
A Pet's Life Dog Saves Owner from Sharks by Sacrificing Her Own Life A dog lost her own life while protecting her guardian from sharks. She was a a one-of-a-kind dog and will not be forgotten. Read More > |
 |
Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z P.U.! The Lowdown On Pet Odors What's that smell? Dr. Ruth MacPete admits that sometimes, pets just don't smell that great. Read More > |
 |
Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Don't Run Your Dog Into The Ground! Pet Dangers and Running With Your Dog Heat stroke, pad abrasions and soreness are just some of the risks of over-exerting your dog. Learn where the line is. Read More > |
 |
Dog Behavior Can You Tell What Your Dog Is Feeling? Back in 1964, Dr. Niels Bolwig, a pioneer in behavioral biology, described the facial expressions of dogs and their corresponding emotions. Read More > |
 |
Dog Diet & Nutrition Obesity, Pets, and Nutrition It has been estimated that up to 50% of dogs and cats in this country are overweight or, worse yet, obese. Read More > |
 |
Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Protect Your Pet From The Sun! Most dogs and cats have hair that protects them from sun damage. However, hairless cat and dog breeds, like the Sphynx and Mexican Hairless dog, respectively, are highly susceptible to sunburns and skin cancer. Read More > |
 |
End-of-Life Support & Grieving Dogs The "New" Pet: When Is The Right Time? When discussing the idea of getting another pet after the loss of a former one, I’ve heard it all. Nothing surprises me any more. The sentiments are usually those of “not now,” and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard “never again!” Read More > |
 |
End-of-Life Support & Grieving Dogs When Is The Right Time To Say Goodbye? When is the right time? How do we really know? Is he suffering? Uncomfortable? In pain? The truth is, we often don’t really know—and, unfortunately, we can’t ask him. Read More > |
 |
End-of-Life Support & Grieving Dogs Euthanasia: The Process and the Particulars Our attitudes have changed quite a bit since, and now, I believe, most pet parents choose to stay with their pets until they pass on. However, this is a highly personal decision. Read More > |
 |
New-Dog Checklists Choosing the Right Dog Picking the perfect dog can be a challenge, Dr. Read More > |
 |
Dog Checkups & Preventive Care 7 Surprising Ways To Help Your Pet Lose Weight (And Why It's Important) Extra weight puts your pet at risk for arthritis, diabetes, and many other crippling diseases. Read More > |