Why Do Dogs Roll in Poop?
Even though it is a normal canine behavior, seeing a dog rolling in the grass can trigger alarm bells for owners whose dogs regularly roll in poop and dead things. Credit: Purple Collar Pet Photography…
Read MoreWhy Do Dogs Roll in Poop?
How Much Do Dogs Understand Humans?
While there are some limits to how much dogs can understand humans, most can figure out quite a lot when it comes to cross-species communication. Credit: chris-mueller | Getty Images Any dog lover will tell…
Liver Cancer in Dogs
With liver cancer, the question of euthanasia will be raised. It’s a decision that requires you to “listen” to your dog. Credit: Artur Debat | Getty Images Primary liver, or hepatic, cancer is rare in…
Sorting Through My Books
Here are 96 pounds worth of essential reference books, headed to WDJ’s new editor. Here’s a sign of changing times: I am working to reduce the amount of stuff in my office, and my bookshelves…
How Long Is Kennel Cough Contagious?
Read MoreHow Long Is Kennel Cough Contagious?How to Get a Sick Dog to Drink Water
Most dogs prefer fresh, cool water in a clean dish. Changing water every day and cleaning the water bowl are important to ensuring he drinks well. Credit: Alexei Tn | Getty Images Whether your dog…
Dog Gates 101: Choosing the Right Dog Gate for Your Home
As much you love your dogs’ company, it doesn’t mean you want them to have access to every room in your home, or at least not all the time. An indoor dog gate can be…
Assessing Frailty in Dogs
Draco, just a few days before he kept his appointment at the Rainbow Bridge. Credit: Cindy Foley If we’re lucky, our dogs live a long, healthy life and, when their bodies wear out, they close…
Life Saving Surgery Saves Tiny Puppy With Heart Defect
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…
New Rules For Bringing A Dog Across The U.S. Border
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…
