What to Do When Your Dog Won’t Eat Kibble

Not all dry dog foods are created equal, but for many pet parents, a good-quality kibble is an affordable way to feed their beloved dogs. So, what should you do if your dog simply won’t eat it? Palatability or boredom may be a factor, and some dogs are just...

The Most Common Food Allergens for Dogs

Many dog owners wonder about their pets’ potential food allergies. They’re often surprised to find out that dogs can develop allergies to certain ingredients even in premium foods. Pet foods made with high-quality ingredients and limited fillers are...

How Dogs Learn Their Names

Dogs vary when it comes to understanding human language. Some pick up just a few basic words, while others, like a South Carolina border collie named Chaser, understand more than 1,000 names for different objects. Tell Chaser to fetch “Uncle Fuzz” instead...

Do You and Your Dog Have a Disaster Plan?

Are you and your dog prepared for a natural disaster or other emergency? Whether it be tornadoes, hurricanes or flooding, you should have a disaster plan and emergency evacuation bag ready to go for each of your pets. Here is what you can do to keep your dog...

Protect Your Dog from Tick-borne Diseases

Ticks transmit many parasitic, bacterial, viral and other diseases, such as Lyme disease, among animals and from animals to humans. The salivary secretions of some female ticks are toxic and can produce a syndrome known as “tick paralysis”. Tick exposure can lead to a...

Living Successfully With an Epileptic Dog

Living with our epileptic dog Sammy for over five years taught me a lot. She taught me about love—and the value of waterproof pee pads! Most of all, being Sammy’s human taught me that your dog doesn’t have to be perfect to be the perfect dog for you. Of...