Pets

Over the past few days, pet and vet communities have been reeling from the revelation that high levels of heavy metals have been detected in dry dog food. How could this have happened? As we reviewed the findings of this report, we discovered that the headline being repeated across the internet is extremely misleading. As…

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…

Yellow dog poop is one of those things that sounds bizarre until it happens to your dog. Then suddenly you’re standing there with a poop bag in hand, staring at something that’s definitely not the normal brown you’re used to, and wondering if you need to call the vet immediately or if your dog just…

This article was created in sponsorship with Leap Years®, which helps make content like this possible. Longevity is no longer a distant aspiration in pet health; it has become an innovation imperative. As advances in cellular science accelerate, the industry is moving beyond reactive solutions and toward proactive, science-backed approaches that help pets live healthier…

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 “Smile With the Tongue Out“, and we received some amazing photos from…

It’s 6 AM on a Saturday, and your dog is at the window, barking at absolutely nothing you can see. Or maybe it’s a person walking by three houses down. Or a leaf. The point is, the barking won’t stop, your neighbors are probably awake now, too, and you’re wondering if you’ll ever experience silence…

After three days of competition, a 4-year-old female Doberman, Connquest Best Of Both Worlds, aka “Penny,” beat out 2,500 dogs to take home the crown of ‘Best in Show’ at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. While the announcement was met with cheers and thunderous applause around the arena, it has drawn criticism worldwide…

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…

A wet spot on your dog’s bed isn’t the same as a house training accident. When dogs leak urine while lying down or sleeping, something is medically wrong, and waiting to see if it resolves on its own wastes critical time. Random dribbles happen with untrained puppies and senior dogs, but consistent urination during rest…

This article was created in sponsorship with Spot & Tango, which helps make content like this possible. If you’ve ever caught your dog sniffing their bowl with mild interest before walking away, you’re not alone. For many pet parents, traditional kibble just isn’t cutting it anymore. We’re asking tougher questions: What exactly is in this…