Dogs

Those of us who have been able to work from home during the pandemic have done our best to adapt our pet- and human-filled households to try to stay productive, but it hasn’t been without trial and error—some hacks and tricks we’ve tried along the way have worked better than others. For example, I’ve learned

Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) releases a list of the most popular dog breeds from the prior year. Every time, there are many consistencies but also many unexpected changes. One breed continues to break records this year, a few fan-favorites went down a spot, and another re-entered the top five. Of course, all

In the summer of 2019, Sandra Daniloff was scrolling through Instagram when she came upon a photo of the saddest cat she’d ever seen. His little eyes were barely open, his ears were bent, and he looked hopeless. “There was something about the look on this face that just made my heart sink,” said Daniloff.

Emergencies happen, and knowing how to perform dog CPR can dramatically increase your pup’s chances of survival. Despite this, most dog parents don’t take the time to learn basic pet first aid or CPR techniques. In this post, we interview an expert in the field of pet safety and emergency preparedness. You will also find

Cats like to play with lots of things but for some reason string, and its relatives (shoelaces, dental floss, macrame wall hangings, etc.), is absolutely irresistible. So why do cats like to play with string so much? There are a variety of answers ranging from “it’s in their nature” to “it’s just plain fun, silly”!

Back in 2020, the start of the pandemic limited human interactions. With people staying home as much as possible, it wasn’t easy to make new friends, especially for those new to an area. Zoe Lee, who lives in Tampa, Florida, wanted to find a way to bring people together even during difficult times. Lee is

St. Patrick’s Day means one thing to us, just one: Pets in leprechaun outfits! Becoming a leprechaun is no easy feat, but for the pets below, even the simple act of donning a glittery, green top hat is remarkably transformative. While dogs have historically dominated the pet costume market, we’ve updated this post to be

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. For many dogs, tug-of-war is a love-at-first-bite kind of game. That’s definitely true of our Australian Cattle Dog mix rescue, Pepper. She’s got a ton of energy and loves to play. She will bring you just about any toy for a potential round of tug, even old plushies

So much of what’s on dog food labels has to do with marketing, rather than nutrition. The phrase “limited ingredient” falls somewhere in between. There is no agreed-upon definition for “limited-ingredient foods.” In some cases, pet food makers use the phrase to designate foods that contain only one animal protein source and one carbohydrate source;

Okay, weirdos. It’s your time to shine! Omni, a plant-based pet food company in England, is offering dog moms and dads a job that REALLY stinks! For the use of your sniffer and two months of your time, Omni will compensate some lucky participants with over $6,000. What’s the catch? (There’s always a catch.) The

iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. The Best Beds For Senior Dogs Just like people, dogs develop joint and muscle issues as they age. Having a comfortable, soothing bed can help ease some of those daily aches and

In Syracuse, New York, a dog named Jada had spent 9 hellish years in a crate in the basement of a home. She had become an emaciated dog with scars of torture all over her diseased skin by the time cops discovered her. The police also found Jada’s sickly puppy in the basement and rescued

Four months after a show dog was stolen in Memphis with the car she was inside, police arrested the man responsible. Sadly for her mom, the dog is still missing. Oakley the English Cocker Spaniel’s disappearance serves as a sad reminder that car thieves don’t care about the dogs inside or the people they’re hurting

Alaska the 2-year-old Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix can’t play an instrument, but she still sits with the University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra during concerts. Her handler, Paulina Gurevich, plays the french horn. As a service dog, Alaska is there so Gurevich can be, too. Specially trained to assist Gurevich with her medical conditions, Alaska also

When Kate Olson and Curtis Chastain visited family in Missouri, over 1,000 miles from their home in New Hampshire, they brought their dog Walter along. A few days before Thanksgiving of 2019, a family member took Walter out on a leash, and he slipped out of his collar. In an instant, Walter was missing, somewhere far

Most dogs will experience some type of anxiety in their lives, but the severity can vary. Stress can take a toll on your dog’s health and comfort, making day-to-day life feel difficult for the pooch. No one likes to watch their pet suffer. Fortunately, there are lots of supplements that can benefit anxious dogs. L

Pet insurance: is it a waste of money or a life-saver? If you asked veterinarians, they’ll tell you the findings of a recent study that show a pet is nearly 4x more likely to survive an emergency medical situation if the pet parents have insurance to bear the unexpected financial burden. Sadly, many dog owners

The first few days in a new home can be intimidating for a rescue dog, which is why they may try to run. A newly-adopted Labradoodle named Lucy got away from her new human during a walk. Luckily, it didn’t take long to locate the dog, but bringing her home wasn’t easy. Lucy ended up

Hawaiian adventurer Kawiki Singson is no stranger to tight spaces and precarious situations. As a professional photographer and host of the series Everything Hawaii, he loves chasing down active volcanoes and capturing their dangerous beauty. So when he heard about Malka, a little dog from the island of Hilo who had fallen into a live

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. It’s the golden rule of pet toys: the more money you spend, the more likely your pet is to find some other unexpected—and probably free—object to capture their attention instead. Cats are notorious for this, often choosing boxes as homemade cat toys over the the toy that

We all know good nutrition is critical for the health and longevity of our dogs, and most of us rely on commercial dog foods to help us achieve that. Now, what if we told you those complete-and-balanced diets – the quality food you’ve carefully chosen for your dog – may be slowly killing him?  It’s

In 2019, a dog known as Surge was abandoned amid the floodwaters of Hurricane Dorian. The now three-and-a-half-year-old dog is lucky to be alive, but she had to overcome a lot of trauma. While she survived, not all of her loved ones did. Surge’s heartbreaking past hasn’t helped her find a forever home. After more

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. When it comes to things in life that are free, it’s safe to say that a legitimate massage is one of the rarest freebies of all. If it’s a massage you want for yourself, or to give as a gift,

Michelle brought Zoey and her sister home from the animal shelter when they were only six months old. They quickly fit in with the family, but Zoey’s time with them came to an abrupt end. Only six months after her adoption, Zoey went missing. Despite Michelle’s efforts to find the pup, years went by without

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Cat strollers are a cat person’s dream—after all, what could be better than rolling around town with your fluffy BFF? But they’re also usually a dream that doesn’t make it to the real world. The average indoor cat isn’t a big fan of either change or trips,

Sometimes we have good evidence for this, such as a solid association (backed up by daily notes written on our dog’s health calendar) between our dog eating a certain ingredient and having diarrhea, or a certain type of food causing our dog to nearly instantly develop an ear infection. (Ear infections are often caused by

A woman heard strange wailing coming from her neighbor’s yard. She had no idea what was going on. She went over to his door and knocked on it. The gentleman was in a state of shock. When she discovered a litter of pups less than 24 hours old in his backyard, his dog was out

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Dogs’ paws go everywhere—city streets, muddy paths, garden beds . . . and maybe your bed. If you, like us, have given up keeping your favorite TV buddy off the furniture, paw wipes can be a good investment. A quick wipe keeps your dog from tracking dirt

Some dogs get adopted immediately when they arrive at a shelter, but others need to be a little more patient. A mixed breed named Luke has been waiting for his forever home for over 200 days, and he’s getting impatient. So, staff members threw him a Valentine’s Day adoption event in hopes that someone would

After two months of loving care with a British Columbia rescue group, a “lost cause” feral cat was transformed into a roly-poly puff who is now living his best life indoors. Moggy was sick and in need of eye surgery when he came into the care of Tiny Kittens, a feral cat rescue in Langley,