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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…

This article was created in sponsorship with Chi Dog, which helps make content like this possible. In this article Why the Gut Is the Foundation of Health The Problem with Processed Pet Food Why Whole Foods Work Differently The Gut-Skin Connection Food Allergies, IBD, and Novel Proteins Supporting Sensitive Stomachs Weight Loss Without Starvation Hydration…

This article was created in sponsorship with The Honest Kitchen, which helps make content like this possible. In this article How Are The Honest Kitchen’s Clusters Better Than Kibble? Better, but Just as Convenient Three Lines to Meet Every Need View 2 More + Less – There is a reason kibble is such a popular…

For many pet owners, stress during veterinary visits, grooming appointments, travel, or even routine handling can feel like an unavoidable part of life with animals. A trembling dog in the waiting room or a cat who seems terrified the moment they see their carrier is often accepted as “just the way they are.” But what…

The Dogster Magazine relaunch is officially underway with a fresh new look and an all-new digital experience. We’re thrilled to reintroduce the Dogster community to our Digital Magazine! As a thank-you for being a subscriber, we’re giving you FREE access to our Summer 2026 issue. Inside, you’ll find expert and vet-approved dog care advice, inspiring…

In this article Why This Decision Matters Beyond Ontario Understanding the Procedures Dogs Communicate Through More Than Words A Growing Emphasis on Animal Welfare What This Means for Dogs View 4 More + Less – ​​Ontario has approved new animal welfare regulations that will prohibit elective ear cropping and devocalization (debarking) procedures in dogs from…

In this article Boredom Anxiety Instinct Portion size What to do View 4 More + Less – Most dogs are reliable eaters. Bowl goes down, food disappears. So when a dog starts batting kibble across the kitchen floor, tossing pieces in the air, or nosing their bowl around without actually eating from it, it tends…

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

Every wag, splash, and squeak can make a difference. This World Ocean Day, Play Pet Brands is proud to celebrate our partnership with Saving the Blue, an organization dedicated to protecting marine life and preserving ocean ecosystems for future generations. Who Is Saving the Blue? Saving the Blue is a nonprofit organization focused on the…

For Hetti, music was once at the center of her life. A professional cellist for years, she had built her world around performing—until anxiety, depression, and ongoing health struggles gradually changed her relationship with it. Playing the cello no longer felt joyful in the same way it once had. Instead, it became tied to everything…