We’ve all been there: You walk into a room and find your dog looking adorable, peacefully napping under a sunbeam, and let out a sigh. How are we lucky enough to exist in the same universe? you might wonder. And then, you take a closure look and notice the bizarre position your dog is in … Read more
When you say, “I really shouldn’t eat that,” what you mean is it’s probably not the healthiest choice. Well, there are a lot of foods (and drinks) that may not be good for you but are downright deadly to your dog. Here’s a list of common grub that you should never bring home in a … Read more
Walking into the treat aisle at the pet store can be overwhelming. There are a million different types of treats available, your dog is excited about all of them, and they all claim to be the tastiest, healthiest, awesomest treats in existence. One of the many products available are dog antler chews. They seem hard … Read more
I started losing my hair when I was 25. I thought about using minoxidil — the active ingredient in Rogaine — but I worried about having to apply a topical treatment to my scalp every day. I wasn’t concerned about the side effects or anything. I just felt like if I added another step to … Read more
More often than not, being a dog parent means trying to decode some seriously strange behavior: Why is my dog staring so intently opens in a new tab at that empty corner in the living room? Why are they licking their pawsopens in a new tab so much? And why can’t they stop humpingopens in … Read more
Many people take great pride in the health of their dog’s coat, so the sudden appearance of thin or bald areas often causes great concern. While the cause is sometimes obvious (like a dog chewing bald patches due to fleas), pet parents may be left thinking, “My dog doesn’t have any skin irritation and nothing … Read more
Hurricane, a beloved former Special Operations Canine with the United States Secret Service and the most decorated dog in U.S. history, has passed away at age 15. A truly heroic pup, his legacy of bravery and sacrifice will live on. Hurricane is best known for an act of courage in 2012, when he took down … Read more
Wet cat food can be a great divider of both cats and cat parents. Some cat parents love it, but others can’t stand the smell and the inconvenience of hauling cans of cat food every time they go grocery shopping. Some cats go crazy for it, while others won’t touch the stuff with a 10-foot … Read more
When I first began fostering my younger dog, Rosey, my friends and family saw the writing on the wall long before I did. Like so many people who have foster failedopens in a new tab, I spent months in denial — convinced I could give the adorable ball of brown fur away when the time … Read more
For a while, science has known that oxytocin — the feel-good chemical involved in bondingopens in a new tab — is released in both dogs and humans after a pet parent and their pup spend time together. It’s an adorable fact that has led cat-people everywhere to ask, What about us? It’s a fair question, … Read more