animal welfare Archives

canine health problems

Guide to preventing and caring for colds in dogs

9 min read

Pet Safety

Complete guide to pet safety during natural disasters

9 min read

can my pet have this

Can cats eat chocolate?

4 min read

savvy shopping

How much does pet insurance cost?

10 min read

dog parent basics

Why does my dog snore? Here’s what to know

5 min read

feline health problems

Why is my cat losing hair?

5 min read

canine health problems

Here’s how to identify and treat ringworm in dogs

6 min read

savvy shopping

The 9 best pet insurance companies

7 min read

healthy canine living

How much food should you feed your dog?

9 min read

cat parent basics

How much food should you feed your cat?

7 min read

can my pet have this

A comprehensive list of foods that are toxic to cats

7 min read

canine health problems

Your guide to gastroenteritis in dogs

4 min read

canine health problems

Gastritis in dogs: Causes, treatment, and prevention

6 min read

essential tips

What does pet insurance cover?

6 min read

dog parent must-knows

Why is my dog not eating?

5 min read

dog parent basics

Why does my dog sleep so much?

5 min read

can my pet have this

What happens when a dog eats chocolate?

5 min read

essential tips

Is telehealth for pets safe to use?

4 min read

essential tips

The ultimate guide to pet insurance

6 min read

essential tips

8 reasons why you should get pet insurance

7 min read

feline health problems

Diabetes in cats, explained

5 min read

behavior and training

Dog socialization for pandemic pups

8 min read

the search for a dog

Choosing a dog breed based on their personality

9 min read

dog parent must-knows

Heatstroke and heat exhaustion in dogs

5 min read

essential tips

The cost of common dog and cat emergencies

13 min read

dog parent must-knows

How to tell if your dog has a fever

5 min read

dog parent must-knows

Why is my dog shaking?

5 min read

can my pet have this

How much pumpkin can I give my dog?

5 min read

dogs and meds

How to give your dog a pill

7 min read

dog parent basics

Why is my dog panting?

4 min read

dog parent must-knows

Why does my dog eat grass?

4 min read

canine health problems

What to give your dog for an upset tummy

4 min read

essential tips

Everything you need to know about online vets

5 min read

dog parent must-knows

Why does my dog eat poop?

6 min read

can my pet have this

Can cats eat strawberries?

4 min read

canine health problems

Why is my dog throwing up?

6 min read

canine health problems

Bilious vomiting syndrome in dogs

3 min read

dog parent must-knows

Why do dogs eat dirt, and when should you worry?

4 min read

feline health problems

Why is my cat peeing blood?

6 min read

cat parent basics

Here’s how often to take your cat to the vet

5 min read

dog parent basics

How often should you take your dog to the vet?

7 min read

savvy shopping

The best online vets

7 min read

feline health problems

How to identify & treat a urinary tract infection (UTI) in your cat

6 min read

cat parent must-knows

How to clean up cat urine at home

6 min read

Pet Safety

12 dog breeds that are good with cats

6 min read

can my pet have this

A guide to turmeric for dogs

3 min read

can my pet have this

A guide to vitamin C for dogs

5 min read

animal welfare

The best alternative to pet insurance: Pawp

6 min read

canine health problems

Colitis in dogs

5 min read

uncommon dog conditions

Everything you need to know about ataxia in dogs

5 min read

dog parent must-knows

What you need to know about your dog’s gurgling stomach

5 min read

can my pet have this

A guide to vitamin E for dogs

4 min read

can my pet have this

10 vegetables safe and healthy for your dog

6 min read

dog parent must-knows

11 things no one told you about owning a dog

10 min read

Pet Safety

A guide to summer safety for dogs

8 min read

Female dog laying down

dog parent must-knows

Do dogs have periods?

5 min read

Dog taking a bath

canine health problems

Why does your dog smell like fish?

5 min read

Dog burping

dog parent basics

Everything you need to know about dog burping

4 min read

canine health problems

Hematomas in dogs

5 min read

A small dog shaking head

canine health problems

Why is my dog constantly shaking their head?

3 min read

chihuahua dog tear stains

essential tips

How to clean your dog’s tear stains

5 min read

canine health problems

Why your dog might be licking their butt

4 min read

Chihuahua puppy looking up from the floor

essential tips

How to clean up dog poop in your home

4 min read

Couple sitting on couch with their dog after moving

essential tips

A guide to moving with pets

6 min read

Pomeranian getting sprayed with apple cider vinegar to help soothe its skin

essential tips

A guide to apple cider vinegar for dogs

4 min read

Beagle puppy chewing on a dog snack

savvy shopping

The 7 best bones that are safe and healthy for dogs

7 min read

Older dog looking off into the sunset

dog parent must-knows

A guide to end of life pet care

8 min read

Dog sleeping on clean dog bed

essential tips

How to wash smelly dog bedding

6 min read

dog laying on sofa because of low insulin

canine health problems

All about diabetes in dogs: How to diagnose, treat, and manage it

5 min read

Labrador eating hypoallergenic dog food out of a green bowl.

savvy shopping

The 4 best hypoallergenic dog foods in 2021

7 min read

Closeup of dog's nose

canine health problems

Here’s how to treat and unclog your dog’s stuffy nose

5 min read

Two white bulldogs licking each other. Bulldogs are more prone to allergies compared to other breeds.

canine health problems

How to care for your bulldog with allergies

6 min read

Dalmatian dog walking on wooden floor

essential tips

9 Simple ways to keep your dog from slipping and sliding around the house

5 min read

Small dog that left a pee stain on a blue comforter

essential tips

How to clean pet urine out of a mattress

5 min read

Blurry pose of a young veterinarian woman doing ear control to a dog. Focus on dog's ear.

savvy shopping

6 of the best dog ear cleaners in 2021

8 min read

Samoyed getting a flea spray treatment

savvy shopping

The best pet-safe flea sprays for your home

6 min read

Chocolate Labrador licking its snout

canine health problems

Digestive enzymes for dogs

4 min read

Greent mint plant in a white planter

can my pet have this

Is peppermint essential oil safe for dogs?

4 min read

Woman running with her dog

savvy shopping

How salmon oil boosts your dog's health

8 min read

Small dog getting a flea bath

savvy shopping

Our favorite flea shampoos for dogs in 2021

6 min read

canine health problems

How to treat your dog’s itchy ears

5 min read

White and brown dog sitting in a field of flowers

canine health problems

A guide to seasonal allergies in dogs

7 min read

Dog taking a probiotic for gut health from its owner

savvy shopping

The best probiotics for dogs, according to a Vet

7 min read

Dog with dental chew in mouth

savvy shopping

The best dental chews for dogs

6 min read

Small do sleeping in a dog crate

savvy shopping

The 7 best dog crates and kennels for dogs

5 min read

Dog calcium treat

savvy shopping

The best calcium supplements for dogs

5 min read

Man spraying his lawn with a pet safe bug spray

savvy shopping

Our favorite pet safe bug sprays for home and lawn

4 min read

Small dog that has symptoms of liver disease sitting on a couch with its owner

canine health problems

Liver disease in dogs

5 min read

Small, black therapy dog comforting a woman sitting outside in the grass.

behavior and training

How to get a therapy pet certification

12 min read

Dog owner feeling his dog's bloated stomach. Dog bloat in dogs can be painful and needs to be treated.

canine health problems

Dog bloat (gastric dilatation volvulus) in dogs

6 min read

Dog scratching itself in the park

canine health problems

Does your dog seem itchier than usual? It might be pruritus

8 min read

Small dog with a flea problem sitting with its owner.

dog parent basics

9 ways to get rid of fleas on your dog naturally

7 min read

Dog owner comforting her dog who has separation anxiety

behavior and training

How to ease your dog’s separation anxiety

8 min read

Dog inside his crate

behavior and training

Your guide to crate training your dog or puppy

9 min read

dog peeing

canine health problems

How to diagnose a UTI in dogs

5 min read

Dog with sarcoptic mange

canine health problems

Sarcoptic mange in dogs

4 min read

a dry cracked dog nose

canine health problems

How to treat dog nose hyperkeratosis

4 min read

dog scratching

essential tips

How to make a DIY dog anti-itch spray

6 min read

charming cute pet brown puppy walks on a bright summer green sunny meadow around pink flowers clover and stuck out his tongue from pleasure and closed his eyes

Pet Safety

35 shrubs, plants, and flowers safe for dogs

6 min read

young couple with new puppy for valentines day

essential tips

So you got a pet for Valentine’s Day...

6 min read

portrait of dog pooping in the forest

dog parent must-knows

What to do about doggie diarrhea

6 min read

a spread of ingredients for a diy homemade paw balm

healthy canine living

How to make a dog paw balm at home

7 min read

Black puppy bites a man's hand outdoor

dog parent must-knows

How to stop puppy biting

9 min read

Jack Russell Terrier with flowers. Valentine's day. 14 February

one stop shop

How to Valentine with your pet

7 min read

Person combs pug dog with a metal grooming comb. seasonal molting of pets and removal of excess undercoat by the owner

dog parent basics

How to control pug shedding

4 min read

pit bull scratching

canine health problems

How to care for your pit bull with allergies

5 min read

Small yellow dog laying down in bed and biting his back

canine health problems

Eczema in dogs (canine dermatitis)

6 min read

Dog wheezing in hot summer heat weather

healthy canine living

Wheezing in dogs

6 min read

sebaceous cyst in dogs

canine health problems

Sebaceous cysts in dogs

5 min read

Professional veterinarian doctor talking to client in medical office

canine health problems

Pancreatitis in dogs

5 min read

Brown Chesapeake Bay Retriever running in garden

canine health problems

Hip dysplasia in dogs, explained

5 min read

People hiking with a dog

Pet Safety

How to care for your pet during the winter

9 min read

happy child sharing watermelon with her dog

can my pet have this

Can dogs eat watermelon?

2 min read

dog foster parent hugging her dog

pets as teachers

How to foster a dog

7 min read

herbs and spices OK for dogs

healthy canine living

Herbs for Dogs

7 min read

Red puffy inflamed dog's eyes with an infection

canine health problems

Can my dog get pink eye?

4 min read

close up shot of a dog nose and tongue outdoors

dog parent must-knows

Why your dog keeps licking their nose

4 min read

Cat playing with snow

Pet Safety

How cold is too cold for cats, explained

7 min read

Pet Safety

Pet hazards to watch out for this holiday season

10 min read

Cute English Cocker Spaniel puppy sleeping on blanket near owner indoors

dog parent must-knows

Growing pains in puppies, explained

3 min read

top view of funny french bulldog bum. Dog lying on bed an relaxing. Daytime and lifestyle indoors

dog parent basics

Does my dog have a tail pocket?

3 min read

Dog enjoying the outdoors

dog parent must-knows

Yes, dogs can get sunburn

4 min read

Cat sneezes making funny expression. Sick cat needs treatment. Cat with white chin isolated on white background.

cat parent must-knows

Cat sneezing, explained

5 min read

treating a burned dog paw with salve

dog parent basics

How to treat burned dog paws

6 min read

Family taking home a dog from the animal shelter giving new home adopting the pet

Pet Safety

A new pet guide for parents

11 min read

dog getting a shampooing

savvy shopping

The best antifungal shampoos for dogs

3 min read

Dog receives a blueberry facial

dog parent must-knows

Got tear stains? Try a blueberry facial

4 min read

Welsh corgi pembroke sick dog receiving a medifaction in a pill, lookng to the camera. hand with a pill and a dog. owner giving a pill to a dog.

dogs and meds

Zyrtec (Cetirizine) for dogs

4 min read

clingy dog

dog parent basics

Why does my dog follow me everywhere?

5 min read

Cute labrador puppy dog sitting confortably in the arms of veterinary healthcare professional

canine health problems

Kennel cough in dogs

5 min read

Golden retriever dog scratching

essential tips

Can dog's get poison ivy?

5 min read

mastiff puppy with larger dog

dog parent basics

When do dogs stop growing?

5 min read

two view of two french bulldog dogs butts outdoors

dog parent basics

How to clean your bulldog’s tail pocket

3 min read

cat licking paw

feline health problems

Why your cat is limping and what you can do about it

5 min read

Young woman with worker choosing which dog to adopt from a shelter.

rescue and adoption

13 essential questions to ask when adopting a dog

6 min read

Dried Valerian roots in wooden spoon on sackcloth background. Valeriana officinalis, Caprifoliaceae in herbal medicine. Valerian Root for Anxiety and Sleep as nutritional supplement for health

dogs and meds

A guide to valerian root for dogs

4 min read

Group of dogs running over the lawn

healthy canine living

These 6 natural products have antibiotic properties for dogs

6 min read

Dog teeth being examined by the animal doctor

canine health problems

How to treat lip fold pyoderma in dogs

4 min read

dog looking at a garden spider

dog parent basics

6 Ways to treat spider bites in dogs

6 min read

dog toes

canine health problems

Interdigital cysts: How to treat painful lumps between your dog’s toes

5 min read

dog parent must-knows

Everything you need to know about treating your dog’s dry nose

7 min read

veterinarian checks teeth to a cat.

feline health problems

Gingivitis in cats, explained

7 min read

old dogs need joint supplements

savvy shopping

The best vitamins and supplements for senior dogs

4 min read

behavior and training

The fully accessible guide to training an emotional support dog

9 min read

hands of owner smearing ointment to the paw of dog, closeup

canine health problems

How to soothe your dog’s cracked paws

5 min read

flushable cat litter

cat parent must-knows

Stop flushing flushable cat litter

5 min read

dog hot spot

dog parent must-knows

Coconut oil for hot spots?

7 min read

dog sitting

behavior and training

8 experts share their best dog training tips

17 min read

dog pooping

dog parent must-knows

White specks in dog poop: Here’s what to do

5 min read

Vet Dtox

Treat dog tummy troubles with VetDtox activated charcoal

2 min read

dog toothpaste

savvy shopping

The 8 best toothpastes for dogs in 2021

6 min read

a patch of atopic dermatitis on a dog

canine health problems

Found crusty scabs on your dog?

9 min read

a sad dog

dogs and meds

A guide to milk of magnesia for dogs

4 min read

vet examining dog

canine health problems

Congestive heart failure in dogs

7 min read

sad cat

feline health problems

Pancreatitis in cats

6 min read

tired cat with troubled breathing

cat parent basics

How to evaluate rapid breathing in cats

4 min read

dog sneezing

dog parent basics

Here’s what to do if your dog keeps sneezing

4 min read

pemphigus in dogs

canine health problems

Pemphigus in dogs

3 min read

Dog peeing on grass

canine health problems

What to do if your dog is peeing blood

4 min read

black fly bites on a dog stomach

healthy canine living

The deal with black fly bites on dogs

5 min read

dog chewing paw and nails

canine health problems

Dog won't stop chewing nails

10 min read

Arnica Montana for dogs

dogs and meds

Arnica for all-natural pain relief in dogs

5 min read

Sara checking on email while Lemhi gets a nap

travel and adventure

How to camp with your dog and safely avoid COVID-19

17 min read

walking a dog during covid

animal welfare

German dog owners are being forced to walk their pet, by law

2 min read

Sad husky

uncommon dog conditions

Zinc deficiencies in dogs, explained

4 min read

dog smiling

savvy shopping

The best dental water additives for dogs

6 min read

puppies

behavior and training

Littermate Syndrome, explained

7 min read

dogs in backpack

savvy shopping

The best dog backpack carriers, according to outdoor people

4 min read

cat eating yogurt

can my pet have this

Can I feed my cat yogurt?

4 min read

dog hiding

essential tips

How to keep your dog calm during Fourth of July fireworks

4 min read

Pet eating food

betterpet reports

Grain-free dog food: a lasting trend or a danger to your dog?

13 min read

Can cats eat honey

can my pet have this

Can cats eat honey?

4 min read

dog drinking water

savvy shopping

The best dog water bottles

4 min read

Young woman caring for a shelter dog.

animal welfare

How to support animal welfare groups during COVID-19

3 min read

canine acne

canine health problems

Dog pimples, explained

4 min read

dog eating shoe

dog parent must-knows

Pica Disorder in dogs

3 min read

Milk thistle for dogs

dogs and meds

Milk thistle for dogs, explained

3 min read

Dog cookies

canines in the kitchen

The best peanut butter and oatmeal cookies for dogs

3 min read

cost of owning a kitten

cat parent basics

The cost of a cat, from adoption to emergencies

5 min read

activated charcoal

dogs and meds

Activated charcoal for dogs, explained

6 min read

me and covi at Port Jackson Bay

pets as teachers

What I learned from fostering a puppy during COVID-19

6 min read

dog in box

savvy shopping

The best dog food delivery services

6 min read

dog itching

dog parent basics

How to treat bug bites on your dog

9 min read

dog scratching at bugs

savvy shopping

The best pet-friendly pesticides

3 min read

Snout Soother for the win: This vegan canine nose balm works wonders

this thing's pretty great

Snout Soother for the win

4 min read

A black cat on a leash wearing a pink vest harness, quickly walking down a sidewalk

travel and adventure

The best cat harnesses, according to avid cat travelers

4 min read

Young woman and a cat traveling with transparent backpack carrier on the park. Traveling with pet concept.

travel and adventure

The best cat backpack carriers, according to travelers

3 min read

cat in litter box

savvy shopping

The 5 best cat litter box enclosures

7 min read

Happy dog running

savvy shopping

The best joint supplements for dogs, according to vets

19 min read

dog panting

savvy shopping

The best calming treats for dogs, according to vets

11 min read

lady with lots of dogs

dog parent basics

The cost of a dog, from adoption to emergencies

6 min read

A guide to paw pad hyperkeratosis

can my pet have this

The deal with paw hyperkeratosis

6 min read

dog shredding bed

savvy shopping

The best chew proof dog beds

8 min read

dog eating a biscuit

dog parent must-knows

How to put weight on your skinny dog

7 min read

dog in crate on bike

savvy shopping

The best dog travel crates

9 min read

puppy trying to drink water

navigating puppyhood

How to feed your puppy

4 min read

dogs feeding

animal welfare

England just banned puppy farms

4 min read

getting a new puppy

navigating puppyhood

The first 30 days with a puppy, in detail

5 min read

dog shampoo

savvy shopping

The best shampoos for dogs

9 min read

rescue and adoption

Here's how to give special dogs a special home

5 min read

green beans on a counter

healthy canine living

The green bean diet, explained

4 min read

dog in a crate

dog parent basics

How to crate train your dog

5 min read

puppy pulling leash

dog parent basics

Your puppy's first visit with the vet

5 min read

box laying down

dogs and meds

Pain meds OK for dogs, according to vets

4 min read

dog parent basics

5 common puppy illnesses to watch for

5 min read

the search for a dog

The 5 best large breeds for apartment living

4 min read

dog on sofa

the search for a dog

The 7 best medium-sized breeds for apartment living

4 min read

luna the dog

pets as teachers

Meet Luna, my furry therapist

5 min read

homemade dog toothpaste

fun for dog parents

Super fresh homemade dog toothpaste

5 min read

dogs with owner

rescue and adoption

A guide to dog adoption

6 min read

spotify playlists

fun for dog parents

So what’s the hype about Spotify’s pet playlists?

2 min read

brushing dog teeth

dog parent basics

Here's how to brush doggie teeth

8 min read

dog gum disease

canine health problems

Dog gum disease, explained

4 min read

dog pee pad

dog parent basics

A guide to housetraining your puppy

13 min read

constipated dog

canine health problems

How to help your constipated dog

6 min read

puppy vaccine

dog parent basics

A guide to puppy vaccinations

7 min read

dog flying first class

travel and adventure

How to fly with your dog

7 min read

dog reunited with owner

dog parent basics

Microchipping your dog, explained

3 min read

dog eating

dog parent basics

What dogs should and shouldn't eat

12 min read

dog at the vet

dog parent basics

How much does a vet visit cost?

9 min read

dog taking cbd tincture

dogs and meds

The state of CBD use in dogs

4 min read

dog biting

dogs and meds

Can dogs take Benadryl?

4 min read

dog riding in car

dogs and meds

Can I give my anxious dog Dramamine?

4 min read

reacting to bad dog breath

dog parent basics

How to fix your dog’s bad breath

4 min read

dog scratching fleas

savvy shopping

The best flea treatments for dogs, according to vets

7 min read

dog paws

savvy shopping

The best all-natural paw balms

26 min read

puppy getting a checkup

dog parent must-knows

What puppy owners should know about Parvo

2 min read

puppy panting

dog parent must-knows

Why is my puppy breathing fast?

3 min read

dog shopping for food

savvy shopping

The best food for dogs with sensitive tummies

11 min read

puppy in tux

savvy shopping

The best dog deodorant sprays

4 min read

dog temperature check

savvy shopping

The dog thermometers our vets use every day

4 min read

dog food bowl

savvy shopping

The best slow feed bowls

3 min read

dog eating a vitamin

savvy shopping

The best dog vitamins, according to vets

24 min read

ancient dogs

behavior and training

Understanding the canine-human bond

7 min read

a girl hugging a dog

dog parent basics

A guide to basic pet first aid

10 min read