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The one question vets hate hearing as they ultrasound expectant canine mothers is “how many puppies are there?” The reason is that, on ultrasound, this can be very difficult to accurately measure, particularly if the litter is a large one. It’s not uncommon for breeders to count their ‘chickens’ before they’ve hatched, and it can…

In this article Winner Runner-Up 3rd Place Enter Your Dog View 3 More + Less – Welcome to our Dogster Weekly Photo Contest, where every Thursday we pick the best three photos from our readers, based on that week’s topic. This week’s topic was “Out Adventuring“, and we received some amazing photos from you. And although…

Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their dog’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned dog lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From…

Dog urine and everything nice have a complicated relationship. One thrives, the other suffers, and if you’re reading this, you already know which one is winning at your place. Whether the culprit is your own dog or maybe one that belongs to someone three houses down, going into your yard, the fix doesn’t have to…

When it comes to caring for our dogs, certain things simply come with the territory, like feeding, exercising, training, and grooming. We don’t expect to be paid for these responsibilities – a happy, healthy dog is its own reward! But what if you could earn points just for providing your pooch with what they need?…

In this article Winner Runner-Up 3rd Place Enter Your Dog View 3 More + Less – Welcome to our Dogster Weekly Photo Contest, where every Thursday we pick the best three photos from our readers, based on that week’s topic. This week’s topic was “I Dig, Therefore I Am“, and we received some amazing photos from…

Your dog is staring at you. They’ve paced between the door and the couch. They’ve sighed dramatically from their bed. The message is clear: they’re bored, and it’s somehow your problem to solve. A bored dog doesn’t just sulk. They chew furniture, bark excessively, dig up the yard, or find creative ways to destroy your…

Earlier this month, the Royal Kennel Club in the UK sparked controversy when it quietly announced that, in addition to the Bulldog, French Bulldog, and Pug, 14 additional breeds would now be included in the expansion of its Respiratory Function Grading Scheme (RFGS), in partnership with the University of Cambridge.1 Whilst Kennel Clubs in the…

Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their dog’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned dog lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From…

Does your dog sound like a grumpy old man? They let out a dramatic groan every time they lie down. It sounds exactly like you after a long day at work, complete with the heavy sigh and the sense that gravity is personally attacking them. Sometimes it’s adorable. Sometimes it’s concerning. The question is: should…