Vacationing with Your Dog
7 tips for worry-free travels June heralds the start of the summer vacation season and travel gurus are predicting that more dogs will go with their owners than in previous years. If your dog knows what to expect when he hears any variation of “leash, car, suitcase, carrier, airplane, vacation and/or travel,” here are a […]
Best Vacuums for Pet Hair
Five of the best appliances for sucking up excess fur. Being a pet owner doesn’t have too many downsides, but if you had to pick one, dealing with loose hair might be it. You can practice good dog grooming and brush your pet’s coat frequently, but the shedding never stops. Trying to get pet hair […]
Could Your Dog Be a Blood Donor?
Just like humans, canines sometimes need life-saving blood transfusions. Did you know that dogs have different blood types? Canine blood types are determined by elements in the blood known as dog erythrocyte antigens (DEA). While scientists have discovered at least a dozen different types of blood based on DEAs, vets consider DEA 4 to be […]
How to Stop Your Cat from Biting
The key is to not use your hands or feet as toys. “There is something about the presence of a cat that seems to take the bite out of being alone.” —Louis J. Camuti, author of “All My Patients Are under the Bed: Memoirs of a Cat Doctor” But what if your favorite feline is […]
Can Dogs Sprain Their Tails?
Yes, Dogs Can Sprain Their Tails As a whole, we really don’t talk much about causes and treatment of sprained dog tails–that is until it happens to your dog. I stumbled upon an article this week about the matter and became completely fascinated. I didn’t know exposure to cold water could cause a sprained tail. So […]
Dog Pawing Behavior: What It Means and How to Stop It (Updated for 2025)
Pawing and scratching might seem like innocent or even endearing behaviors in dogs, but they can quickly turn into a problem behavior—especially when you’re dealing with a large breed or a small dog living with young children. While many dog owners tolerate the occasional paw to the leg, repeated pawing often signals a deeper issue […]
Dogs Find Choices Very Rewarding
Choice Dog Training As with everything in life, trends appear, stick around or rapidly disappear. Lately, a new dog training trend focuses on giving dogs choices during the training process. This “trend” puzzles me a bit because choices should be a part of all dog training. Dogs deserve choices, and sometimes dogs find choices more rewarding […]
