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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…

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 “The Most Irresistible Puppy Eyes“, and we received some amazing photos from…

There are dogs that sleep on couches and bark at squirrels. Then there are dogs that spend their nights alone in the mountains, staring down wolves. Livestock guardian dogs aren’t pets that happen to live on farms. They’re working animals whose ancestors have been doing the same job for thousands of years: living with sheep,…

A brand new antibody-based injection for atopic dermatitis has just been launched, promising yet another solution to the perpetual problem of the pruritic dog. But is it really a solution, or just another way for pharmaceutical companies to keep us hooked? Something that has become abundantly clear to me since moving away from the confines…

This article was created in sponsorship with PetLabCo., which helps make content like this possible. Product claims and benefits are as provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before introducing new supplements to your dog’s routine. Probiotics can offer a wide variety of potential benefits for dogs when given consistently as part of a…

This article was created in sponsorship with PetLabCo., which helps make content like this possible. Product claims and benefits are as provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before introducing new supplements to your dog’s routine. It’s natural for your dog’s energy and mobility to change over time, particularly as they enter their senior…

You’re scanning dog treat ingredient lists at the grocery store when you notice a pattern: chicken, rice, sweet potato, mystery “byproducts.” Then you see the price tag – $15 for a small bag of something your dog will demolish in a week. Meanwhile, sitting in your grocery store’s meat section for about $3 a pound…