Dog Care

Photo: AleksandarNakic/Getty Images A favorite condiment for humans, horseradish gives everything from steak to deviled eggs an extra kick and boasts some potential benefits for people. The root vegetable may protect against cancer, improve respiratory health and possess antibacterial properties. We want our pups to live long and healthy lives, so it’s only natural to

(Picture Credit: Getty Images) Grooming your dog can be messy, difficult, and downright unpleasant, but it can be even worse for both you and your pup when you’re making mistakes without realizing it. Maybe you want to save some cash by doing the grooming yourself instead of relying on professionals. However, there’s a reason dog

Lots of us enjoy bringing our dogs to the pet supply store when we need to buy food. Buy you should really have your hands free, so you can pull bags down and read the fine print on the labels. Which nutritional adequacy standard does each candidate meet? How much fat and protein do they

(Picture Credit: Ivan Ozerov/Getty Images) It’s the time of year to start spring cleaning, and dog owners 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

Paralyzed by the staggering number of choices that face you at the pet supply store? Our list of approved foods will help you winnow down the candidates. Below, we’ve listed more than 50 companies that collectively make more than 1,000 different dry dog foods that meet our selection criteria. To think that these foods make

(Picture Credit: adamkaz/Getty Images) Seasonal changes, medical conditions, and diet can all have an effect on your dog’s skin and coat. While regular brushing, bathing, and grooming are all essential to keeping your pup looking and feeling their best, some dogs may also suffer from skin allergies, making it more difficult to maintain a nice,

(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 owners have items that they should throw away for their pups’ safety.

This dog’s collar and tags represent accidents just waiting to happen – accidents that are quite easy to prevent. I’m not one of those dog owners who has her dogs wrapped in cotton wool, constantly looking to protect them from any and all possible hazards. I walk my dogs off-leash in rattlesnake habitats. I sometimes

Here’s a GA panel from a typical, decent-quality dry dog food formulated for dogs of all life stages. The AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles call for a minimum of 20.25% protein as fed (as it appears on the label) for growth/dogs of all life stages; at 23%, this food contains only a little more than

We’re on board: All puppies should be raised in comfort and cleanliness. The “Five Freedoms,” a set of standards for humane animal care, have long been internationally respected and embraced by animal protection organizations, including the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Humane