Dog Care

All joking aside, a dog who smells bad will receive fewer invitations onto the couch (or even into the living room) and much less petting than one who doesn’t have an odor problem. For the sake of your relationship – and his health! – take steps today to quench the stench. Oh, my. What’s that

Ever wondered ‘can dogs eat asparagus?’ Here’s what you need to know. Photo: Rasa Petreikiene/Getty Images The green stalks usher in spring, making for an ideal addition to everything from omelets to salads. But can dogs eat asparagus? And, if your dog eats some off the floor, is it cause for concern? “Generally, dogs can

Most of us dog owners want to preserve and promote our canine friends’ quality of life for as long as possible – and, should it come to that, end our friends’ suffering sooner than later. Veterinary hospice and palliative care providers are the experts who can help see us through this difficult phase of life

Given that “itchiness” is the most common reason for veterinary visits, I suppose it shouldn’t be surprising that dog ear infections run a close second. Ear disease is a symptom that something else is going on in your dog’s body, such as allergies, so it makes perfect sense that ear infections in dogs are a

Pictured here is an ideal example: Dog daycare facilities should have large outdoor spaces for dogs to run and play in. The footing should be clean and secure – not slippery in any weather. For dogs who need a break, the space should feature equipment to hide under or behind. Fences should be secure and

Pineapples are not on the banned list of dog foods. Photo: eclipse_images/Getty Images As dog parents, we want our pups to live happy and healthy lives. It’s common to wonder if dogs can eat some of our favorite healthy snacks, such as pineapple. But some foods may have health benefits for humans but are toxic

(Picture Credit: Ivan Ozerov/Getty Images) It’s the time of year to start spring cleaning, and dog parents in particular know how difficult that can be. We love our shedding, drooling, accident-having best friends, even when they track in mud from the wet, spring weather or roll around in some fresh, pollen-covered flowers. But we also

(Picture Credit: Anchiy/Getty Images) Spring has sprung, and it’s time to start your spring cleaning. That’s especially true if you have items around the house that can hurt your dog when you don’t get rid of them or replace them. Even responsible dog parents have items that they should throw away for their pups’ safety.

CBD “supplements” for dogs come in many forms; the most common are liquids that are meant to be administered from a syringe or dropper, and liquid that has been mixed into edible treats or chews. It’s everywhere: CBD, the “miracle” drug. Each week, I probably have several clients inform me – their veterinarian – that

PetSafe’s Ricochet Electronic Dog Toy (set of two): $60 Dogs need to be actively supervised with all toys, but especially electronic toys that contain batteries. Never leave your dog unattended with the Ricochet. Put the toys well out of reach of your dog when you are not supervising. I first saw this toy – actually, a

If there is one thing that drives us crazy, it’s spending our hard-earned money on something that looks useful for our dogs – but breaks within just a few uses, or fails to deliver anything special. The items here, in contrast, are all tested and true. This is stuff that’s worth the time, cost, and

Kong toys of an appropriate size, filled with canned food, and then frozen, is our favorite thing to serve to dogs in a crate. If you dog has ever chewed up a Kong toy, however, it should be eliminated from the list of things you can leave him with, unsupervised, in a crate. Dog owners

English bulldog checking out a pumpkin. Photo: GoDogPhoto/Getty Images Indulging in everything from pumpkin beers to lattes has become a rite of fall for us humans, but your dog can also get in on the seasonal fun. Pumpkin is likely already in the food your pet eats, according to FDA reports and a reading of

While many people visit a vet or groomer for their dogs’ nail care, pandemic-induced restrictions have limited the availability of this option. So it’s even more important to learn how to (and stay in the habit of) trimming your dog’s nails yourself. Maybe it’s the telltale click-clack as your dog moseys across the kitchen floor.

Here’s what pet parents should know before giving their dogs cinnamon. Photo: chendongshan/Getty Images It’s fun to indulge in sugar and spice and everything nice, like cinnamon. Just a whiff of cinnamon can bring back memories of snow day baking sessions with mom. And now that you’re a pet parent, you may want to give

Casfuy’s Two-Speed Pet Nail Grinder comes with Ni-Mh batteries that can be charged in three hours via a WSB cord (included) There are dozens of grinding tools on the market – products specifically for trimming dogs’ nails, as well as rotary tools designed for woodworking or other projects. We polled a dog trainers’ group –

Photo: SolStock/Getty Images With the ever-increasing popularity of force-free, positive reinforcement-based training, more people than ever are feeding their dogs treats, and that’s a very good thing. Hopefully you are one of them. But did you know there are right ways and wrong ways to feed treats to your canine pal?  The “right” way can

Jessie touches Woody’s foot and he instantly looks at her with a happy “Where’s my chicken?” expression: at this point, the touch on his foot elicits the desired happy conditioned emotional response (CER). She feeds him several bits of chicken, then stops touching his foot and simultaneously stops feeding the treats to him. 1. Determine the

There are so many food choices available to dog owners today; it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But whatever you do, don’t just feed the same thing month in and month out; rotating foods from different manufacturers helps provide your dog with nutritional balance over time. It also reduces the potential danger of any pet food

(Picture Credit: sestovic/Getty Images) Even dogs who feel that a bath is cruel and unusual punishment have to get one once in a while. While some dogs with short coats can get away with just water, most dogs need shampoo. Why do dogs need their own kind of shampoo? Why can’t they just use whatever