Everything you need to know about raising a happy, healthy dog. From puppy training to senior care.
We have all been there. It is dinner prep time. You are standing at the cutting board, chopping up a head of fresh broccoli for a stir-fry or a healthy side dish. You cut off the fluffy green florets, and you are left with the thick, pale, woody stalks. You turn toward the trash can … Read more
It is a crisp autumn afternoon. You are standing at the kitchen counter, knife in hand, slicing into a bright red, juicy apple. The sound of the crunch echoes through the room. Almost instantly, you hear the familiar click-clack of claws on the floor tiles. You look down. Your dog is sitting there, tail sweeping … Read more
It’s lunchtime. You reach into the pantry and grab a small tin can. The sound of the can opener piercing the metal is barely audible, yet somehow, your dog hears it from three rooms away. They come sprinting into the kitchen, skidding on the tiles, looking up at you with pure desperation. The smell of … Read more
It is BBQ season. The grill is fired up, the smell of smoky meat fills the backyard, and you have just finished a rack of delicious, tender pork ribs. The meat is gone, and a pile of bones sits on your plate. Your dog is sitting next to you, mesmerized. They nudge your hand. They … Read more
It starts with a rumble in the tummy. Then, the urgent scratching at the door. Before you know it, you are dealing with the dreaded “doggy disaster”—diarrhea. There is nothing more stressful (and messy) for a pet owner than a dog with an upset stomach. You want to help them feel better, but you know … Read more
You are sitting on the couch watching a movie, a bowl of roasted pistachios on your lap. The rhythmic sound of cracking shells fills the room. Your dog is sitting right next to you, staring intensely at the green nuts, catching every shell fragment that falls to the floor. They nudge your hand. They whine. … Read more
We spend billions on them every year. We call them our “babies” and “soulmates.” We let them sleep in our beds and even buy them organic meals while we eat instant noodles. But what if I told you that the “love” you feel from your pet is the greatest biological scam in history? As a … Read more
It is a hot, sticky summer afternoon. You are sitting in the backyard, trying to cool off with a slice of cold, juicy watermelon. Your dog is panting at your feet, watching the red juice drip down your chin, looking at you with pure longing. You finish the red part, and you are left with … Read more
The lights are dimmed. The movie is queued up on the TV. You are settled under a blanket with a giant, steaming bowl of buttery popcorn. It is the perfect Friday night. But you are not alone. There is a wet nose nudging your elbow. You look down to see your dog staring at the … Read more
You are peeling potatoes for Sunday dinner. The skins are piling up on the counter, and a few round, raw chunks roll off the cutting board and hit the floor. Your dog, who has been hovering like a vacuum cleaner, snaps them up before you can say “Leave it!” You hear the loud crunch, crunch, … Read more