Best of Digest 2025

In this article:

• How a Miniature Dachshund Named Valerie Survived 529 Days on Kangaroo Island
• What Do Dogs Like to Watch on TV? This Scientist Tried to Find Out.
• Why Does My Dog Push the Ball Under the Couch?
• New Study From The Farmer’s Dog Shows That Fresh Food Can Support Healthier Aging in Dogs
• Is Your Dog Bored Right Now? Here’s How to Help Them
• How Do Dogs Choose Their Friends?
• Meet Mia, the Best Supporting Canine in Lena Dunham’s Netflix Series “Too Much”
• Can Dogs Have ADHD?
• How Does Your Dog Feel When You’re Looking at Your Phone?
• How Long Does It Take for an Object to Pass Through a Dog’s Digestive System?

It’s been another fun year covering all things dog here at Digest. In the past 12 months, we’ve tackled big questions about dogs’ mental health, shared the touching tale of a firefighter who rescued a puppy from a burning house and then adopted him , weighed in about when our best friends should be in strollers, asked experts the best way to teach dogs the basic skills they need, helped dogs find happy forever homes, and much more.

But we know that you’re busy and might not have had a chance to read every article on our homepage, Instagram feed, or newsletter (feel free to bookmark and sign up for any of those, by the way!). So, in case you missed anything, here are some of our most popular and talked-about articles from 2025. They cover some mysteries of dog behavior, research on dog health, the lives of famous pooches, and, in one case, the adventures of a tiny dachshund who survived on her own in a real place called Kangaroo Island for 529 days.

Thanks for your support, Long Live Dogs, and see you in 2026!

How a Miniature Dachshund Named Valerie Survived 529 Days on Kangaroo Island
Valerie spent almost a year and a half on the Australian island without human help. Here’s how she lived to tell the tale, and even managed to gain weight during her adventure.

What Do Dogs Like to Watch on TV? This Scientist Tried to Find Out.
According to recent research, dogs’ viewing habits depend on their personalities.

Why Does My Dog Push the Ball Under the Couch?
Having a dog is fun, but “couch ball” sometimes isn’t. Here’s why your dog might have taught you to fetch, and what to do about it.

New Study From The Farmer’s Dog Shows That Fresh Food Can Support Healthier Aging in Dogs
Dogs fed fresh food showed a rapid, sustained metabolic shift after just one month.

Is Your Dog Bored Right Now? Here’s How to Help Them.
There are many simple steps you can take to make your dog’s life more interesting.

How Do Dogs Choose Their Friends?
We did a deep dive on our best friends’ best friends.

Meet Mia, the Best Supporting Canine in Lena Dunham’s Netflix Series “Too Much”
In a show about learning to love yourself, oddities and all, a 13-year-old Chinese crested dog couldn’t have been more well cast.

Can Dogs Have ADHD?
Here’s how to recognize disordered hyperactivity in dogs, and what to do about it.

How Does Your Dog Feel When You’re Looking at Your Phone?
It may seem like your phone is always calling, but your dog needs face time with you.

How Long Does It Take for an Object to Pass Through a Dog’s Digestive System?
Here’s what to expect if your dog eats something they shouldn’t—and what to do. Step one: Call a vet!