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…
A funny-sounding word with a very serious meaning Your female dog is drinking more, panting, lethargic, and you know something just isn’t right. Never ignore that feeling. You know your dog better than anyone else, and if you think something…
In this article View 10 moreShow less On July 5, 2025, I said goodbye to my best friend. His name was Thor. It’s strange how a year can pass so quickly and yet still leave you feeling like a part…
Most dogs don’t need much encouragement to finish a bowl of food, which makes it especially curious when one or two pieces of kibble are consistently left behind. It can happen meal after meal, with the same tiny piece sitting…
When a room fills with Broadway stars, an evening at The Carlyle could easily become another glamorous New York event. But on October 19, the spotlight won’t be on those performing onstage; it will be shining on shelter dogs looking…
I first got into holistic health for a couple of reasons. My guess is that most of us dive into something because we have a passion for it, and I did, but I also had some health issues at the…
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 “Saying ‘Hello!’”, and we received…
This World Rabies Day (28 September, 2026), under the theme ‘Stronger Together’, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) are highlighting how collaboration is helping prevent rabies in South Africa, where two organisations have…
“It’s just a dog.” When I hear those words, I wish they knew that, deep down, Scar is not just a dog to me. He is my entire world. Scar is my amazing dog partner, my teammate, my source of…
A dog licking a person’s face can be sweet, funny, or decidedly unpleasant, depending on the timing and the recipient. It is also one of those everyday dog behaviors that can leave people wondering what is actually going on. Dogs…
