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In this article Identifying a dead tick Why is the tick dead? Why remove a dead tick? How to remove a dead tick Checking your dog Tick-transmitted diseases How ticks find dogs When to call a vet View 7 More + Less – Finding a tick on your dog can look like a lot of…

We’re now 3 for 3 in the category of disappointing canine accolades with the French Bulldog being announced as America’s most popular dog breed for the fourth year in a row. From a cropped and docked Doberman taking out the top prize at the Westminster Dog Show in February, to a Clumber Spaniel, whose eyelids…

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…

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 “I’m a Messy Eater“, and we received some amazing photos from you….

Allergies in dogs are more common than most people realize, and they’re genuinely hard to pin down. The immune system overreacts to something harmless, whether it’s pollen, dust mites, a food ingredient, or something in the yard, and the result is a dog that scratches, bites, and rubs their way through the day. Eyes can…

Still recovering from the disappointment of seeing a docked & cropped dog awarded Westminster Kennel Club’s “Best in Show,” only to be kicked while we’re down by yet another worrying win, this time at the prestigious Royal Kennel Club dog show, Crufts. After showing such promise over the past few years, introducing stricter guidelines for…

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 “My Favorite Toy“, and we received some amazing photos from you. And…

In this article The Potato Isn’t the Problem What to Do If Your Dog Already Ate Some What About Other Potato Dishes? View 2 More + Less – Has your dog ever given you that look? The one where their eyes follow every movement of your hand from plate to mouth. If it’s when you’re…

As more and more people are struggling to make ends meet, a new initiative has been launched to increase access to emergency veterinary care. And with $25,000 in initial donations to three national charities, the AKC Humane Fund assures us that this is just the beginning. The AKC Humane Fund is a not-for-profit organization dedicated…

This article was created in sponsorship with SpotOn, which helps make content like this possible. In this article Knowing What You Need Physical Fences (Wood, Vinyl, Chain Link) Buried Wire Fences GPS Dog Fences Our Pick for Accuracy & Reliability When GPS May Not Be Ideal View 5 More + Less – As the ground…