Everything you need to know about raising a happy, healthy dog. From puppy training to senior care.
You know the routine. You fluff your pillows, pull up the duvet, and settle in for a good night’s sleep. Your dog jumps up on the bed (if they are allowed) and does their little circle-dance to find a spot. You expect them to curl up at the foot of the bed, or maybe snuggle … Read more
It’s usually quiet in your house, but suddenly, you hear a sound. It sounds like water rushing through a pipe, or a squeaky door, or distant thunder. You look around, confused, until you realize the sound is coming from your dog. You bend down to listen, and it’s undeniable: Your dog’s stomach is making incredibly … Read more
It happens in the blink of an eye. You are on a walk, your dog sniffs a bush, and suddenly they come back with a bright pink, sticky blob mashed into their ear fur or stuck to their paw. Or maybe your toddler dropped a piece of bubblegum, and your Golden Retriever decided to roll … Read more
You are sitting on the couch, enjoying a quiet, relaxing evening after a long day. Your dog jumps up next to you, tail wagging rhythmically against the cushions. They look at you with pure adoration, lean in for a big, sloppy kiss, and… you recoil. It doesn’t smell like normal “doggy breath.” It doesn’t even … Read more
Why Does My Dog Lick My Feet? If you have ever settled onto the couch after a long day only to have your dog immediately begin a dedicated, rhythmic licking session on your bare feet, you are certainly not alone. It is a peculiar, ticklish, and sometimes slightly gross behavior that leaves many pet parents wondering … Read more
Dog Throwing Up Yellow Foam It is a sound every dog owner knows all too well. That rhythmic, heavy heaving in the middle of the night or early morning that sends you sprinting out of bed to keep the carpet clean. When you finally reach your dog, you find a small puddle of frothy, bright … Read more
Can Dogs Eat Pork Bones? It is a scene that plays out in thousands of kitchens every night. You’ve just finished a delicious dinner of pork chops or BBQ ribs, and as you clear the table, you’re left with a pile of tempting bones. Your dog is right there at your feet, tail thumping rhythmically … Read more
It starts with a subtle vibration. You put your hand on your dog’s back and feel a tremor. Then, you look closer and see them shivering as if they are standing in a blizzard, even though your living room is warm. Suddenly, panic sets in. You ask yourself: Is he cold? Is he scared? Or is … Read more
It is a common scenario: you stand up, walk down the hall, and your dog follows you into the bathroom. Why do they refuse to give you privacy? You are sitting on the couch, enjoying a quiet moment, when nature calls. You stand up, walk down the hall, and step into the bathroom. You turn around … Read more
Help! My Dog Ate Chocolate It is the moment every dog owner dreads. I walked into the kitchen after a long day at the clinic, expecting to be greeted by a wagging tail. Instead, I was greeted by the rustling sound of a wrapper and a guilty look. On the floor lay the shredded remains … Read more