I am not a sad person by nature. I have to admit to wrestling with melancholy from time to time, but generally, I am pretty happy. I was, however, a lonely person. I have great friends, but they have their…
You know the look your dog gives you: the lowered head, averted eyes, and sudden retreat that seems like an obvious reaction to having done something awkward or broken a rule. But appearances can be misleading, especially when it comes…
In this article View 20 moreShow less A photograph can capture a moment, but a before-and-after series can tell a story, and sometimes reveal just how much a dog’s life has changed. The difference may be visible on the outside,…
In this article View 10 moreShow less Welcome to our Dogster Weekly Photo Contest, where every other Monday we pick the best three photos from our readers, based on that week’s topic. This week’s topic was “Selfie Time!”, and we received…
Brittany Hudson, a digital marketing professional and content creator living in Cincinnati, first started creating content the way a lot of dog people probably do – by becoming completely convinced that her dog was the funniest, most interesting creature on…
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but when it comes to dogs, not everything that’s good for us is good for them. Fruits and vegetables are a normal part of a healthy human diet, and it’s…
Long before Hernán Cortés arrived in Mexico in the 16th century, starting the conquistador invasion that would eventually lead to the fall of the Aztecs, dogs were already living, thriving, and accompanying humans throughout the South American continent. In the…
This article was created in sponsorship with PetMeds, which helps make content like this possible. Heart disease and diabetes are two of the most serious chronic conditions commonly diagnosed in dogs. While each disease affects very different systems in the…
I’ve been a runner for a long time, but it’s taken me years to claim that identity. It’s taken me even longer to do it in a healthy way. For one thing, I started running when I was a teenager,…
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…
