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Gut Check: The Surprising Link Between the Microbiome and Dog Health

This article was created in sponsorship with GetJoy, which helps make content like this possible. If you’ve ever heard the phrase “health begins in the gut,” you might be surprised to learn it applies to dogs just as much as it does to humans. Emerging research shows that your dog’s microbiome (the community of bacteria,…

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Dogster Photo Contest: Dogs of the Week Winners (October 23, 2025)

In this article Winner Most Expressive Best Action Shot Silliest Most Dignified Cutest Sleepiest Enter Your Dog View 7 More + Less – This Week’s Winner Name: Waylon Breed: Cardigan/Pembroke Corgi mix IG: @wayloncardicorgi Fun Fact: “Waylon is a certified Therapy Dog, the middle child and illustrate in a book!” Most Expressive Name: Buddy Breed:…

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Ask Dr. Paola – Tooth Removal, Allergies & Ear Issues (October 20, 2025)

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…

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The Honest Kitchen Essential Clusters – Don’t Call It Kibble!

This article was created in sponsorship with The Honest Kitchen, which helps make content like this possible. As a veterinarian and owner of five (yes, five) dogs, finding a pet food that delivers outstanding nutrition and high-quality ingredients has always been important, but finding one that doesn’t cost the earth, require me to commit to…

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Should You Add Olive Oil to Your Dog’s Food? Read This First

“Healthy for humans” doesn’t always mean healthy for dogs. If you drizzle olive oil on your salad or use it to cook nearly everything, you’re not alone. This Mediterranean staple has long been linked to human health perks, but can your four-legged friend join the olive oil club, too? The short answer is: sometimes. But…

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Dogster Photo Contest: Dogs of the Week Winners (October 16, 2025)

In this article Winner Most Expressive Best Action Shot Silliest Most Dignified Cutest Sleepiest Enter Your Dog View 7 More + Less – This Week’s Winner Name: Milo Breed: Shichi Fun Fact: “Milo is recently 6 months, this is a photo of when we bought Milo home when he was a young puppy ❤️” Most…

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What You Need To Know Before You Get A Mini Goldendoodle

You’ve seen the photos: fluffy ears, warm eyes, playful energy. Mini Goldendoodles look like a dream dog. But beneath the fluff lies a whole checklist of considerations you might not realize until months in. Because let’s be honest, with any dog, “cute” isn’t enough. If you’re about to welcome a Mini Goldendoodle into your life,…

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The Rise of the Pet-Nup – Insanity or Common Sense?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll no doubt be aware that yet another celebrity marriage has fallen victim to the ravages of “irreconcilable differences”, with Oscar-winning A-lister, Nicole Kidman, parting ways from her highlighted-hair hubby of 19 years, Keith Urban. And although we at Dogster aren’t all that interested in dissecting the sordid…