Dog Health: Behavior & Symptoms
Decoding your dog’s habits and behaviors can tell you a lot about their health.
Do Dogs Dream? And Why Does It Matter?
Last night as my husband and I relaxed in front of the TV, I suddenly grabbed his arm and gestured to our Lab mix, Rio, who was sprawled...
Puppy Dog Eyes
When dogs look into our eyes, it’s a gift. Making eye contact with humans or with other animals is not a common behavior—it can be seen as an...
Separation Anxiety: When Your Dog Has a Panic Attack If Left Alone
Broken teeth. Ripped paw pads. Bloody slashes on the chest and head. Roger the terrier mix hadn’t been in a fight. He’d been left alone. His pet parents...
The Talkative Canine
You read about dogs who bark to let their owners know the house is filling with carbon monoxide. Four-legged heroes! You thank your dog for barking when someone...
Why Do Dogs Have Whiskers?
They tickle our faces, quiver in anticipation, and communicate state of mind. They’re measuring devices and early warning signals. They enhance the senses of both touch and sight....
Why Do Dogs Lick Their Feet?
Corn cobbing isn’t enjoyment of corn on the cob slathered with butter and salt or even the typewriter motion we use when eating it. It’s the nickname for...
Why Is My Dog Panting?
There’s doggy breath and then there’s doggy breathing. You know to alert your veterinarian if your dog’s breath starts to smell foul, but how much attention do you...
