In April 2025, I completed my first half marathon at age 44. It was a relatively small race, with just 91 finishers. While the racers skewed toward people in their 30s and 40s, there were nearly as many in their…
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…
You’ve used the same plastic dog bowl for months, maybe years. It’s lightweight, cheap, and gets the job done. But then you notice the weird discoloration around the rim, maybe a faint odor that won’t wash out, or a rash…
In this article Winner Most Expressive Silliest Most Dignified Cutest Sleepiest Best Action Shot Enter Your Dog View 7 More + Less – This Week’s Winner Name: Tucker Breed: Dachshund Fun Fact: “My dachshund loves the outdoors and checks out…
For those of you who haven’t already heard the latest piece of gossip that’s got us all clutching our dog leads, Jennifer Lawrence has just rehomed her teeny, tiny Chihuahua mix after it bit her 3-year-old son. Princess Pippi Longstockings…
Life with eight rescue dogs is filled with a little bit of chaos and a lot of love. My name is Danielle Wagner, and I’m a local news anchor in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I became a dog mom in 2006,…
It’s 2:47 AM, and you hear that familiar scratching at the bedroom door, or maybe a cold nose nudging your arm. Again. Your dog is wide awake and apparently convinced that right now is the perfect time for… something. If…
Most people think athletes are those who train for a sport. But what if you’re already training—just without meaning to? Why Most People Don’t See Themselves as Athletes When I was younger, I believed that strength training—or even training hard—was…
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…
In this article Why Dogs Bark (And Why It Matters) Simple Tricks That Actually Work What Doesn’t Work (And What You Should Never Do) When to Get Help View 3 More + Less – Does your dog launch into a…
