Puppies are born without teeth, but develop 28 baby teeth by about 6 weeks of age. Providing appropriate chew toys will help her through the eruption of baby teeth and the sometimes painful changes of permanent teeth.Photo credit: yellowsarah | Getty Images Between 12 and 16 weeks of age, your …

Cleaning your dog’s ears at home is easy, as long as you have the right tools and know why your dog’s ears need cleaning.Credit: Maya | Getty Images For dogs who suffer from frequent ear infections, cleaning their ears at home may help. If you have a lop-eared dog, especially …

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 …