Dogs With Special Needs Often Wait Longer for Homes and a Few Changes at Home Can Help
Erica Lawson
After 640 days in a New York shelter, a dog named Louise walked out to applause on adoption day. Almost two years of waiting, and she’s far from the only…
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10 Plants You Probably Have at Home That Could Really Hurt Your Dog
I used to keep an aloe vera plant on my kitchen counter. Right next to the dog bowl. I had no idea. Most people don’t. These plants look like decor.…
10 Travel Mistakes Dog Owners Make and How to Avoid Every One
Most dog travel problems do not start at the airport or on the road. They start two weeks earlier, when owners assume they have more time to prepare. Here are…
Bloat in Dogs Is a Fast-Moving Emergency and These Are the Warning Signs Owners Should Know
If your dog keeps retching but nothing comes up, please don’t wait to see what happens next. That one sign can point to a true emergency. It’s called bloat, and…
10 Things Every First Time Dog Owner Should Know Before Day One
Most first-time dog owners spend weeks researching breeds and buying supplies. Then the dog arrives, and none of that prepared them for what actually happens. Here is what to know…
10 Things Every Dog Owner Should Know Before Giving Their Dog Cinnamon
Fall is peak cinnamon season. Apple pies, pumpkin spice, holiday baked goods. Your dog will almost certainly be nearby when cinnamon is in the room. Here is what to know…
10 Winter Mistakes Dog Owners Make That Put Their Dogs at Risk in the Cold
Most dog owners go into winter with good intentions. They watch for shivering. They wipe paws. They feel like they have it covered. These are the ten mistakes vets see…
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs, Symptoms, Causes and What Vets Want You to Know
Most dog owners hear “Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever” and assume it is something that happens in the mountains, or out west, or to someone else’s dog. It has been diagnosed…
10 Common Dog Walking Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Dog
Most dog walking mistakes do not feel like mistakes. They feel like control, caution, and the right thing to do. That is exactly why they keep happening. 1. Using a…
10 Fall Habits That Are Making Your Dog Gain Weight Without You Realizing It
Fall does not feel like a season when dogs gain weight. The walks still happen. The food bowl still gets filled. Nothing seems to change. But a few things do…