Safety Found a Lost or Stray Dog? Here’s What to Do.Coming across a lost dog can be overwhelming. Know the right steps to take.
Safety It’s Been a Summer of Flash Floods. Here’s How to Keep Your Dog Safe.Recent events show the value of preparing for the worst.
Health Why You Shouldn’t Shave Your Double-Coated DogA double coat is designed to keep a dog warm in the winter—and cool in the summer.
Health The Simplest Way to Tell if the Pavement Is Too Hot for Your Dog’s PawsIf it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws.
Conditions Should Dog Owners Be Worried About the Spread of This Flesh-Eating Parasite? The veterinary community is warning about the northward spread of the New World screwworm, but you don’t need to panic. Here’s what to know.
Dog People Is It Okay for My Dog to Lick My Baby?Are your pup’s kisses a health risk? Here’s what to know.
Safety What to Do if Your Dog Is an Escape ArtistHere’s how to prevent a dog from running away, and what to do if they get out.
Health Why You Shouldn’t Use Laser Pointers to Play With Your Dog Here’s why it’s best to keep your dog away from laser pointers, plus some safer alternatives for when you want to give them a physical and mental workout.
Dog People How to Protect Your Dog From Smoke and FireHere are tips to help you protect your dogs from smoke and fire—plus what to do if you find a lost pet.
Conditions Help! My Dog Has Been Stung By a BeeLet’s face it: Stings happen. Find out when to call a vet.
Safety 7 Outdoor Hazards That Your Dog Shouldn’t Eat or DrinkHere’s what to keep an eye out for while you’re enjoying the great outdoors with your dog.
Health Can My Dog Ever Take Human Medications?Spoiler: you should never give your dog any medications made for humans—whether prescription or over-the-counter—without talking with your vet.
Health Are Dogs’ Mouths Really Cleaner Than Humans’ Mouths?Despite the old saying that dogs mouths are “cleaner” than humans, the story is more complicated than that. Find out more about what really happens when you’re on the receiving end of dog kisses.
