Can dogs really be taught to communicate their wants and needs using dog talking buttons? Credit: Bogdana Pashkevich | Getty Images The talking button craze began when speech language pathologist Christina Hunger applied the same technology she used with children to her puppy, Stella. Hunger taught …
Until we can all be stay-at-home dog parents, working for a dog-friendly employer is the next best thing. And starting a new job can be really nerve-wracking for your pup. What will his new coworkers think of his cubicle decor? Will they ever stop petting him …
From walks to enrichment toys, there are a lot of ways to provide good mental stimulation for dogs. Credit: alexei_tm | Getty Images Dog or human, nobody likes being bored. While some boredom is inevitable—this is, after all, real life we’re talking about—proper mental stimulation for …
Heartworm is transmitted through a mosquito bite. If your dog contracts heartworm, the sooner treatment is started the better your dog’s life expectancy. Credit: taaree | Getty Images Without treatment, heartworm disease will shorten a dog’s natural life expectancy. With treatment, especially if the disease is …
Regularly brushing your dog’s coat helps remove dead hair and keeps the dog’s coat shiny and healthy. Credit: Petko Ninov | Getty Images Finding your dog losing hair in patches and scabs can be upsetting. Before you panic, however, remember that alopecia, which is hair loss, …
Proteins in hydrolyzed-protein dog foods retain their nutritional value, ensuring your dog’s food is nutritionally complete and balanced. Finding a suitable food for dogs with dietary sensitivities, allergies, or chronic digestive issues can be a challenge, and often veterinarians suggest foods that contain hydrolyzed proteins as …
Warm a dog experiencing hypothermia slowly by bringing him into a warm room and wrapping him in a towel or blanket. Credit: Alexandra Jursova | Getty Images When you think “hypothermia,” you likely think winter, however, a dog can get hypothermic even in summer if he …
As a dog owner, you may have discovered that your pup’s love for car rides rivals her enthusiasm for her favorite chew toy and the park. The moment you grab your car keys, her ears perk up, her tail wags, and she dashes straight for the …
Why are some of the nicest dogs in the world given terrible bodies? I’m grateful that he at least enjoyed love and comfort to the very end. As dog owners, we all know ups and downs. As my friend Dr. Sarah Richardson would say, “Life with …