It’s been a tough year. Over the course of six months, my husband and I lost three of our beloved animal companions, each death unexpected. First, we lost our pot-bellied pig, Sturgess; a week later, our 14-year-old corgi, Lucy, was diagnosed with and died from cancer. In my grief, I …

Many older dogs, like seniors, develop skin tags that do not require veterinary care. Even black skin tags on dogs are usually harmless, although sometimes people choose to remove skin tags for cosmetic reasons. One exception to the harmless rule of thumb is skin tags on a dog’s eyelids. Skin …

For many of us dog lovers, our canine family members are like potato chips—we can’t just have one. There are so many dogs in the world, each with something to share, insights to share, and each in need of love and care, that the idea of ​​limiting us to just …

Warts caused by papillomaviruses have the typical appearance of being light pink to light gray in color with a cauliflower-shaped surface.Photo credit: Todorean Gabriel | Getty Images The rise of doggy daycare has brought with it an increase in cases of warts in puppies. Puppy warts are caused by the …

Everyone should brush their dog’s teeth every day. It even helps with bad breath in dogs! If you need a little more motivation, brushing your teeth regularly can save you tons (huge!) of money down the road by avoiding expensive, painful dental surgeries and tooth extractions. Although statistics prove that …

I Always hear this: “Honey, maybe we should buy two! Look how much they love each other! How could we possibly separate them?” My family and I often adopt a litter of rescue puppies and when the time comes for the approved adopter to come along and make the big …

Lactation is a factor in deciding when to wean a puppy, but a dog mom does more for her puppies than just feeds them. Taking puppies away from their mothers too early does no one any good, least of all the puppies.Photo Credit: Jody Jacobson | Getty Images Mother dogs …

Disclaimer: If you buy something through links on our site, we may earn a commission. The pads at the bottom of your dog’s paws are thick and strong, but they can cause injury. The first sign is usually limping and/or foot licking. Three common ways dogs damage their paw pads …

It will take at least a week or two, if not longer, for these newborn Tibetan Hound puppies to open their eyes.Photo credit: Anita Kot | Getty Images An important milestone for newborn puppies is the opening of their eyes, around 10 to 14 days of age. That is, some …

My friend Leonora, the owner of little Samson (a best friend of my dog ​​Woody), was starting to look for a second dog. It’s been over a year since her last older dog died, and she’s just starting to look for a suitable new family member. Candidates must be gentle …