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Chevy’s Tearjerker Dog Ad: What Do You Think?
Whether you've seen the video yet or not, you will want to because it is part of an interesting controversy and heart-wrenching (and/or heartwarming) story... The post Chevy’s Tearjerker Dog Ad: What...
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Diabetes in Dogs: Diagnosis and Treatment
Diabetes in dogs is on the rise and the statistics are alarming. The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine reports a 32% increase in canine cases from 2007 to 2012. The warning signs...
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How To Deal With The Death Of Your Dog
Losing a beloved pet can be emotionally devastating. Your pet becomes a part of your family and it’s never easy saying goodbye that last time. If you are someone who has recently lost a canine...
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Dog Euthanasia: When is it Time to Say Goodbye?
Euthanasia of a pet is one of the toughest things -- if not the toughest thing -- a pet owner may ever have to do. Yet this is a decision everyone must be prepared to make when they commit to taking on...
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Laying Your Pet to Rest: Dog Cremation or Burial?
After your pet passes on, taking care of their remains is the last thing you’ll want to think about. So it’s best to prepare yourself by knowing your options, and maybe even making your choice,...
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How Do You Treat Arthritis In Dogs?
Coming home is my favorite time of day because I know I’ll see dog noses and wagging tails to greet me as I open the door. So it really stood out to me when Paul, our older dog, began coming late to...
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Life Expectancy of Dogs: How Long Will My Dog Live?
Larger animals tend to live longer than smaller ones...most of the time. Think about it. A human lives longer than a cat, which lives longer than a rat, which lives longer than a fly. But why isn't...
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What Do Lumps on Dogs Mean?
If you have an older dog, then you are no stranger to finding miscellaneous bumps and lumps on them. In fact most dogs over the age of 7 will have developed one or more of these bumps upon inspection....
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Common Dog Health Issues
No two dogs are alike. Likewise, no two dog breeds are alike, especially when it comes to their health. Dog health problems range from infections to cancers, and it’s up to the pet parents to keep...
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What are the Signs of Cancer in Dogs?
My wife and I have a dog, and I know the last thing in the world she wants to think about is our pup ever getting cancer. The thought of cancer can be so upsetiing to us that we can blind ourselves and...
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Canine Osteoarthritis: Age Is Not A Disease
We have made great advances in veterinary medicine. New diagnostic tests and improved treatments have given veterinarians more power in their pursuit of preventing and treating illnesses in our pets....
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7 Tips For Caring For Your Elderly Dogs
As a 27-year-old mother of two seniors, I have slowly begun to accept the unavoidable truth that my babies are all grown up. When we first switched our boys to senior dog food, I was emotional (well,...
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House Training an Older Dog
An unexpected challenge may be the necessity of house training an older dog when you bring it into your home. Here are some tips to help make it easier... The post House Training an Older Dog appeared...
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Doggy Arthritis? Glucosamine for Dogs!
Have you noticed your furry family member having trouble getting around like she used to? She could be suffering from degenerative joint disease (DJD) -- a pretty common problem in older dogs and among...
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7 Tips For Caring For Your Elderly Dogs
Emmie Craig is currently a social worker and graduate student living in Columbia, South Carolina. Outside of the work and school gigs, Emmie is a part-time blogger and full-time mother of two senior...
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House Training an Older Dog
Bringing home an adult dog is a particularly large undertaking for any family. Whether this is your first or fiftieth dog coming into your home, there are a few things which you should always keep in...
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Top Dog: Keeping Up With Chloe Kardoggian
Chloe was born on May 11, 2004, in Florida. When she turned out too small to breed, she was given away. She bounced around through 3 homes in one extended family as people had time for her, and...
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What Is the Best Dog Ramp for SUVs?
My sister has an 110-pound Labrador retriever who can’t jump. Whenever they hop in the car, he puts his front paws on the vehicle and waits for someone to lift his back legs in. He’s done this his...
View ArticleHow Much Does Cruciate Ligament Dog Surgery Cost?
Unfortunately, we don't know why dogs experience cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries so often, especially certain breeds. We do know that it happens when the knee joint breaks down (or tears) or...
View ArticleBest Dog Pee Pads to Keep Your Floors Clean
Stop coming home to a mess on your floor. Find out how to properly use a dog training pee pad and discover which products work best, so your dog does their business where you want them to and you have...
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