A tiny Maltese puppy called Carter had live saving heart surgery at Washington State University with a new procedure for a deadly but common congenital heart defect. There have been a small number of other facilities that have performed the…
Coming this summer, travelers bringing a dog into the U.S. will have to navigate complicated new rules for bringing a dog across the U.S. border. Commencing on August 1, 2024, the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) will implement new…
Is A Dog Cooling Mat Worth It? Everything You Need to Know is a post from Golden Woofs. All photographs are copyrighted. You need permission to re-post this post. The summer heat is here! If you have a dog that…
There are unexpected reasonson why your dog behaves like a wolf sometimes. For example, if he is going to bite someone, he needs to look at his target, and he needs to bare his teeth. If he is going to…
The Poodle’s coat consists of two types of hair. The outer coat should be thick, wiry and curly. The undercoat must be soft and woolly to provide warmth. Puppies, however, are exceptions. Poodle puppy coats are soft and fine with…
You’ve just bought a puppy, or by some miracle, ended up caring for one. What do you do now? Here is a quick guide for those who are just about to start out. There are two main areas of focus…
A vital part of good prevention is to know the common types of illnesses and disorders associated with particular dog breeds. For dogs, the parts of their body that are most frequently affected by congenital problems are the central nervous…
Brian Kilcommons relates a terrible story about a beautiful golden retriever dog who was usually very gentle and kind with children. It’s owners had a girl aged 3 1/2, and they normally got along very well. Then one day the…
Different breeds of dogs age at different rates, and oftentimes, those who are mixed-breed are in general hardier than purebreds. However, no matter the breed, at some point, a dog is going to exhibit signs of aging, and you have…
Many people see their pet dog as an important member of the family, and as with any family member, they want to do everything possible to keep them healthy and happy. There is a huge variety of preventative canine medication…
