When your dog ignores your commands, it isn’t just frustrating—it can be dangerous to his health. Not only does snubbing your instructions show a lack of respect for you as his pack leader, but your dog’s failure to follow commands can put him in dan...
All pets itch when they have fleas, but some dogs face severe allergic reactions to bites from these pests. From itchy, ...
What we say to our dogs is important, but the way we say it is crucial. Our tones and body language give our pets clues ...
Humans and animals have been working side by side for around 15,000 years, but more recently animals have been helping us in much more complicated ways. We've all heard of hearing dogs – dogs trained to alert their owner to important sounds like ring...
Dogs have an exceptional sense of smell, but when it comes to their eyesight, they don’t see 20/20. In fact, our canine ...
You dog’s kidneys regulate his blood pressure, sugar levels and volume along with the water composition of his body, his...
Hair loss is a common problem in dogs and can affect your pet’s skin, as well as his endocrine, lymphatic and immune systems. When dealing with alopecia—the technical term for balding—in pets, the most important step is identifying the underlying pro...
Human beings have been wearing jewelry for over 100,000 years – much longer than we've kept domestic cats and dogs (70,0...
Just like people, dogs can suffer from anxiety disorders. Whether he’s afraid of social situations, suffers from separat...
Dogs are territorial by nature and nothing says, “I’m here,” like marking a tree, fire hydrant or fence post with their unique scents. For male dogs, and even some females, urinating is an easy way to spread this scent. The smell communicates all sor...
