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The holiday season tends to be a time when everything goes up. Spending, gift-giving, charitable donations, and blood pressure all seem to increase around the wintry celebrations of Christmas and New Year, and even those with very little to spare will often dig a little deeper to support their favorite charities. According to Jack Hubbard,…

In this article When Desperation Looks Like Grossness Shame Response Medical Red Flags What You Should Do Is This Dangerous? Why They Lick Other Dogs’ Pee View 5 More + Less – You’re standing in your kitchen, coffee in hand, when you glance over and see it: your dog, tongue out, enthusiastically licking up their…

In this article Winner Most Expressive Silliest Most Dignified Cutest Sleepiest Best Action Shot Enter Your Dog View 7 More + Less – This Week’s Winner Name: Keiko Breed: Poodle chihuahua mix Fun Fact: “Loves to go on walks and loves to cuddle” Most Expressive Name: Becca Breed: Jack-a-bee Fun Fact: “I got Becca at…

In this article Can Puppies Safely Meet Vaccinated Dogs? How to Socialize Without Putting Your Puppy at Risk Safe Spaces vs. Risky Ones When Puppies Are Fully Vaccinated Why Early Disease Exposure Is So Dangerous View 4 More + Less – Your new puppy is basically the cutest creature on the planet, and you probably…

At vet school and beyond, we were often told about the potential for diversification when it comes to having a veterinary degree. At the time, I figured they were just talking about working with dogs & cats versus cattle & sheep, or working in research. Interviewing acting royalty like Brooke Shields about her new range…

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…

It happens in a blink. One minute you’re cleaning up a broken jar, and the next your dog swoops in like a furry vacuum. Before you can react, you’re left wondering if they just swallowed glass… and what on earth to do next. Glass ingestion is definitely one of those pet parent heart-stopping moments. The…

In this article Winner Most Expressive Silliest Most Dignified Cutest Sleepiest Best Action Shot Enter Your Dog View 7 More + Less – This Week’s Winner Name: Beau-Wile-E Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/Red Heeler Fun Fact: “Beau had a tough childhood, being bitten by a rattlesnake, surgery for being neutered, as his balls never dropped, and…

The holidays are a time for joy, family and of course, spoiling the ones we love most. That includes our four-legged family members, who deserve to unwrap a little magic of their own this season. If you’re wondering “what are the best holiday gifts for pets in 2025?”, you’ve come to the right place. At…

If your dog loves to express every thought, feeling, and dramatic opinion with a bark, you are not alone. Barking is normal, healthy, and one of the main ways dogs communicate. The trouble begins when the barking feels nonstop, and your home starts sounding like a canine alarm system. The good news is that most…