Ten years ago, when Chloe came into our lives, I thought I knew exactly why we needed her. My daughter, Samantha, was an only child navigating a major life change after her parents’ separation. I worried about the emotions she…
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 July 2021, a bee flew through an open window into the Preece family’s home in Stratford-upon-Avon. Nobody saw it happen, but suddenly, their beloved Vizsla, Amber, started behaving strangely. She broke out in hives, was vomiting, and by the…
For people with severe food allergies, everyday life requires a level of vigilance that most people never have to think about. A shared kitchen, a mislabeled dish, a trace amount of peanut in a sauce; any of these can trigger…
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Some dogs have a special connection with nature. For Jen Bennett’s 8-year-old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Milo, that couldn’t be more true. “He loves nothing more than spending time in our garden with his butterfly friends.” His hundreds of…
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 “Out On a Walk”, and we received some amazing photos from you.…
It’s the moment all pet parents dread: you run a hand along your dog’s neck during a Sunday cuddle and feel a lump that wasn’t there last week. You get an appointment fast. The vet takes a sample, and instead…
It’s pretty normal to feel a bit down when your vacation comes to an end – no more breakfast buffet, no more room service, and no more poolside cocktails. But one of the best parts of coming home is seeing…
There are moments in life that divide everything into “before” and “after.” For Crystal and me, losing our Dachshund, Dooney, was one of those moments. When Dooney passed away in May of 2025, we lost far more than a pet.…
