There can be many reasons for a dog to have black coloration on their gums, and the good news is that most of the time, this can be perfectly normal. The gums are specialized tissue that cover the jaw bones and create a protective interface at the base of the teeth. This tissue serves many … Read more
If you live with an adorable pooch who can clear a room with one silent fart, you know the struggle of living with a flatulence-prone dog. Whether we want to admit it or not, humans and dogs have much in common when it comes to passing gas, and there is a ton of variation between … Read more
Cantaloupe is one of those fruits that’s so good it almost passes as dessert; it’s refreshing and filled with nutrients. Many dogs like to eat just about anything their parents are eating, and you feel guilty eating in front of them without sharing. However, you can’t just share anything you’re consuming with your dog without … Read more
I’ve had two tuxedo cats in my life: Fremont, whom I got as a kitten from a fifth grade classmate, and Yoshi, whom I adopted at two years old from Animal Care Centers of New Yorkopens in a new tab (ACC) after I graduated from college. Both these cats were lovely and curious and friendly. … Read more
Every spring, there’s a dog parent saying: I let my dog into the yard to play. I just called her back inside, and now my dog has bumps under her fur and she’s super itchy. I think my dog has hives. Do dogs even get hives? The appearance of hives or wheals, also called uticaria, … Read more
Most dogs love running around in a grassy yard or field. Some will even show their joy by rubbing every part of their body across the grass, especially if they’ve just had a bath. While grass may make an ideal play surface for dogs, it does seem to trigger nasty allergies for some. Read on … Read more
Looking for an efficient way to keep your floors clean without lifting a finger? I have been testing out the Shark ION Robot Vacuum over the past few months, and it’s proven to be one of the best pet hair cleaning hacks for everyday maintenance. The three things I like most about the Shark ION … Read more
Love is in the air this week, thanks to Valentine’s Day — at least if our dogs approve of whomever we’re dating. A study by Burns Pet Nutrition reported on by The Daily Mailopens in a new tab surveyed over 2,000 pet parents about their dating preferences, and they found that it’s super important for … Read more
Often in the morning I hear the bedroom door fling open and see a feathery tail cruise past the foot of the bed like a shark fin. Next thing I know, my Collie mix, Willy, has jumped on the bed and is standing on my body, wagging his tail. He feels like a weighted blanket. … Read more
Tuesday, Indiana State Police leapt to action after they were alerted to a disturbing video circulating widely on Facebook. In the shaky iPhone video,opens in a new tab a terrified dog is shown lying in an unsecured cage in the back of an open trailer as the vehicle speeds down the expressway. A man named … Read more