African painted dogs are a magnificent species known for the mottled tapestry of their fur, bestowed in patterns unique to each of them. They also have large, cartoon-like ears that allow them to hear pack members across long distances and form powerful social bonds with each other. Sadly, they are also known for being a
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This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. We’re hitting the road and taking our furry friends with us on our excursions. But when you explore the rugged outdoors with your dog in tow, keep their needs in mind. We’ve got the dog hiking gear and goods you need to have a happy four-legged hiker. Our Ultimate Dog Hiking Gear Guide
It’s a good idea to check your dog carefully for ticks after every outing. You may find loose ticks crawling through your dog’s coat. You may find ticks that are attached – either recently attached skinny, flat ticks, or ticks that have been feeding for a while and are engorged, making them oval to round
Check out Whole Dog Journal’s 2021 list of approved canned dog food products, with over 500 varieties! Did your dog’s food make the list? To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Previous articleHow to Choose Canned Dog Food: What You Should Know Next articleDo Your Dogs Sense
Veronica Lowe and her family quickly looked for help when their dog became sick. Their regular vet was booked, so they took her to one with availability. At first, everything went well, but then Lowe received an unexpected call. According to the business’ owner, the tiny dog named Sadie had run away from a staff
It’s #nationalcatday, and what better way to celebrate your love of cats than with the one you love—assuming they share your love of cats, that is. For single cat lovers seeking that special someone, a new app, Tabby – The Cat Person’s Dating App, hopes to make them easier to find by connecting like-minded feline
This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Have you ever had to dress your dog in the cone of shame? It’s a notorious nickname for the Elizabethan collar used to prevent dogs from licking wounds or biting at their skin—and it perfectly captures the look of embarrassment on your dog’s face when he or
For many wine-producing regions, the months of August through October are the start of the grape harvest, the busiest time of the year. With this frenetic period comes the crush, when the just-picked vintage is processed and begins its journey from the vine to the bottle. As thoughts turn to wine this time of year,
We know that a visit to the vet can be stressful when you’re dealing with unfamiliar medical jargon, an under-the-weather pup, and the uncertainty about what’s actually going on with your furry best friend. That’s why we’ve approached a few of our favorite pet experts from Rover’s Dog People Panel, veterinarians Dr. Rebecca Greenstein and
This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. This recipe is excerpted with permission from Kevyn Matthews‘ Becoming a Dog Chef: Stories and Recipes to Spoil Your Pup From America’s Top Dog Chef, published in July 2021 by Mango Publishing. If you have a dog with arthritis, you
This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. German Shepherds are strong, intelligent, and agile working dogs, wary of strangers but loyal and protective of their families. They’re “dogkind’s finest all-purpose worker,” according to the AKC. And as every pet parent to a German Shepherd knows, they’re also powerhouse shedders—making finding the right grooming brush
This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Despite their small size and sweet temperaments, Shih Tzus are sometimes known as little lions, thanks to popular Shih Tzu grooming styles that keep the small dog’s hair trimmed short across the body and leave a full mane around the head and face. If left untrimmed, a
This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. With thick coats that keep them warm in the most extreme of cold conditions, Huskies are—unsurprisingly—remarkable shedders. Like many long-haired, cold-weather dogs, Huskies have a double coat consisting of external “guard hairs” that give the dogs their coloring and appearance, and a soft, insulating inner coat to
This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. There’s no question that most dogs love to play. But do they also love to play jokes on us? The answer is often yes, according to Stanley Coren, Ph.D, DSc., FRSC, professor emeritus in the department of psychology at the University of British Columbia and author of
This review contains affiliate links. Read more here. Jevtic/iStock Both dogs and cats tend to shed more in the spring to prepare for the warmer temperatures in the summer months but, let’s face it, there’s plenty of shedding year-round! If you’re a pet parent, that means that your home (and everything in it) is probably covered in pet hair.
Maxwell Barna knew two things for certain: He didn’t want to turn his passion into a business, and he would do anything he had to for Willie. But when Barna’s Pit Bull Willie (full name Shotgun Willie, named for Barna’s favorite Willie Nelson song), got hurt in a fluke accident that would lead to an
Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Adding a puppy to your family is an incredibly joyful experience. It also comes with a lot of responsibility and care. Unpleasant things can happen, from chewed-up shoes to whining, nipping, and tummy troubles, like diarrhea. If you’re wondering why your puppy has diarrhea, know that you’re not
As the saying goes, “Sh*t happens,” and as every responsible dog owner knows, cleaning up after their dogs is an absolute must. For those of us who try to be good stewards of the environment, biodegradable poop bags seem like a smart choice. Who wants to think of their dog’s poop festering away in a
Looking for a special gift for a friend – or, better yet, a friend’s dog? Consider making your own dog biscuits, training treats, or grooming products. You’ll save a bundle, have fun, customize your gifts, and even improve their quality. SWEET POTATO CHEWS If you’ve ever picked up a $20 bag of sweet potato chews
Russ Powell for vetstreet.com Dog not a fan of taking pills? Try hiding them in Milk-Bone® Pill Pouches, which are designed to fit around most pills and capsules. We’ve all been there: Our dogs are perfect angels… right up until the moment the bath faucet turns on or the pills come out of the medicine
Russ Powell for vetstreet.com Give your dog a Milk-Bone® Brushing Chews® dog treat every day to help fight tartar build-up and bad breath. Even the most affectionate dog owners would probably admit that their dogs‘ bad breath makes receiving those slobbery kisses less than desirable. But bad breath is more than just an inconvenience —
There’s one pet care task that many dog owners loathe just as much as their canines: giving them pills. Many dogs don’t like the smell or taste of medication and are quick to spit them out, which can be frustrating for their owners. Thankfully, there’s a simple way to make pill time more enjoyable for
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Choosing a LaPerm Breeder You want your LaPerm to be happy and healthy so you can enjoy your time with him, so do your homework before you bring him home. For more information on the history, personality, and looks of the LaPerm, or to find breeders, visit the websites of the Cat Fanciers Association, Cats
You brush your own teeth every day, right? And you get regular dental cleanings, don’t you? We’re not here to judge your oral hygiene, but we have a feeling your dog’s teeth and gums don’t get the same amount of care and attention as your own. And we get that. But did you know that
Thinkstock Not sure about food puzzles? In Dr. Tony Buffington’s experience, most pets can learn to use and enjoy them. Some veterinarians recommend using puzzles to deliver a portion of a pet’s daily food to confined cats and dogs. But what if you are not sure if food puzzles are such a good idea for
Next time you’re shopping in the produce aisle of the grocery store, you may want to add some some fruits and veggies for you and your canine to your cart. From carrots and broccoli to apples and cantaloupe, these snacks are low-calorie, yummy and safe to feed your pup as long as they are prepared
Thinkstock Cats usually become infected with Bartonella through exposure to fleas. While you may not be familiar with Bartonella, you’ve probably heard of cat scratch disease, a human condition caused by one form of this bacteria. As the name suggests, people can get this disease from the scratch or bite of an infected cat. But
Animal Rescue Corps teamed up with BISSELL Pet Foundation in July to orchestrate a massive pet rescue by air, flying more than 300 dogs, puppies, cats and kittens from an overburdened El Paso Animal Services to communities with high adoption rates, where the pets will quickly find new adoptive homes. The University of Florida’s Maddie’s