Picture this: A male English Bulldog waddles over to a female in heat, full of confidence and swagger. Then… nothing. His barrel chest, stocky front legs, and low-slung build turn what should be natural into something nearly impossible. This isn’t…
Over the past few days, pet and vet communities have been reeling from the revelation that high levels of heavy metals have been detected in dry dog food. How could this have happened? As we reviewed the findings of this…
It often starts with the smallest things, and it can feel like it comes out of nowhere. Everything is going fine while I’m getting my kids out the door and ready for school. And then, slowly, it starts to build.…
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their dog’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned…
Yellow dog poop is one of those things that sounds bizarre until it happens to your dog. Then suddenly you’re standing there with a poop bag in hand, staring at something that’s definitely not the normal brown you’re used to,…
This article was created in sponsorship with Leap Years®, which helps make content like this possible. Longevity is no longer a distant aspiration in pet health; it has become an innovation imperative. As advances in cellular science accelerate, the industry…
In this article Winner Runner-Up 3rd Place Enter Your Dog View 3 More + Less – Welcome to our Dogster Weekly Photo Contest, where every Thursday we pick the best three photos from our readers, based on that week’s topic.…
It’s 6 AM on a Saturday, and your dog is at the window, barking at absolutely nothing you can see. Or maybe it’s a person walking by three houses down. Or a leaf. The point is, the barking won’t stop,…
After three days of competition, a 4-year-old female Doberman, Connquest Best Of Both Worlds, aka “Penny,” beat out 2,500 dogs to take home the crown of ‘Best in Show’ at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. While the announcement…
Note: The point below includes discussion of disordered eating and an unhealthy relationship with exercise. Please take care while reading if these topics are sensitive for you. When I was in my twenties, I worked out a lot. I ran…
