It's been 30 minutes since you returned from walking your dog. You enter the kitchen and notice your pup guzzling water from its bowl. This is unusual behavior, and you worry it's dehydrated. If you just returned from a walk, especially on a hot day, increased thirst...
Dog Sleeping Positions and What They Mean
Ever look over at your snoozing pooch and laugh because it's flat on its back, all four legs straight up in the air and head hanging over the side of its dog bed? While this hilarious sleeping position may not look comfortable to you, it might feel blissful to your...
The Best Activities for You and Your Dog This Fall
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...
Blood in Dog Stool: When to Worry and What to Do
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...
Itchy Business: How to Deal with Flea Bites on Dogs
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...
Choosing the Best Shampoo for Your Dogs
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...
How to Treat Your Dog’s Ringworm Infection
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...
Dog Ear Mites: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
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...
Which Dogs Are Best Suited for Warm Weather?
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...