Will Hank

betterpet writer

Will is an award-winning dog writer and editor who has worked with the American Kennel Club, Digital Trends, Waggle, and more. Besides being a canine connoisseur, he enjoys traveling, hiking, and volunteering with his therapy dog teammate Harley.

Pumi: Dog breed characteristics & care

8 min read

German-shepherd-on-bungee-leash

savvy shopping 9 best dog leashes for 2023, approved by vets

8 min read

Medium sized dog in leather collar and learth leash with nature backdrop.

savvy shopping 5 best leather dog leashes for 2023, approved by vets

7 min read

behavior and training How to teach your dog to take treats gently

5 min read

feline health problems Hyperthyroidism in cats: signs and treatment

4 min read

Dog getting insulin shot for low blood sugar

canine health problems Low blood sugar in dogs: symptoms and treatment

5 min read

Dog in the dark with glowing eyes

dog parent basics Can dogs see in the dark?

4 min read

Husky with blue eyes

healthy canine living A guide to eye health in dogs

7 min read

Cat playing with heart shaped toy

feline health problems Heart disease in cats, explained

6 min read

Orange tabby cat outside

cat parent basics Why does my cat want to go outside?

6 min read

Cat drinking water out of a bowl

cat parent basics How much water should my cat drink?

5 min read

Two dogs at a dog park

dog parent must-knows A guide to dog body language

6 min read

Dog with healthy teeth

dog parent must-knows A guide to dog dental care

7 min read

Doodle eating its food

healthy canine living A guide to diet and nutrition for dogs with liver disease

6 min read

Dog laying down in a pile of dry leaves

canine health problems A guide to aspergillosis in dogs

6 min read

Close-up of a healthy dog nose

canine health problems Rhinitis in dogs: Signs, causes, and treatment

4 min read

Dog foot nail

dog parent must-knows How to treat your dog’s broken nail

7 min read

Old dog resting on hardwood floors

canine health problems A guide to lupus in dogs

5 min read

White dog getting belly rubs

canine health problems What causes pimples on a dog’s belly?

5 min read

Small dog pooping

canine health problems Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in dogs: Signs, causes, and treatment

5 min read

Dog nebulizer for pneumonia

canine health problems How to spot and seek treatment for pneumonia in dogs

6 min read

mites on dogs nose

uncommon dog conditions A guide to nasal mites in dogs, according to a vet

4 min read

Dry and peeling dog paws

dog parent must-knows Dog paw pad peeling: Causes & treatment

5 min read

Dog with a red eye

canine health problems Why are my dog’s eyes red? Here’s what to do, according to a vet

5 min read

Dog peeing on a tree

canine health problems Why is my dog peeing so much?

9 min read

dog parent basics Why do dogs lick their paws?

9 min read

canine health problems Common food allergies in dogs, explained by a vet

6 min read

animal welfare A guide to the laws on pet ownership

21 min read

essential tips Insomnia in dogs: Identifying and treating it

4 min read