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Robby is the founder and lead writer of The Dog Today. He has been sharing his home with dogs for 10 years, including Cooper, his Beagle mix, who has inspired more than a few articles on this site. Robby started The Dog Today four years ago to give dog owners clear, practical answers about health, food safety and behavior, written in plain English and based on guidance from veterinary sources such as the AVMA and ASPCA. He is not a veterinarian, and he always encourages readers to check with their own vet before making decisions about their dog’s health. When he’s not writing, you’ll find him hiking local trails with his dog.
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, but it also comes with a lot of worry – especially about their health One of the biggest concerns many new dog parents have is about parvovirus (parvo), a potentially deadly disease that affects puppies most severely. If you’ve gotten your puppy their first two parvo shots, you … Read more
We break down the myths and dive into research to ask the question, is dog sledding cruel? Is dog sledding inhumane? This is something we have always wondered, and the main reason that up until recently, we had never tried the activity. Over the years we’ve heard horror stories about dog mushing, of dogs being … Read more
Preventative care is a key part of keeping your dog healthy and happy—and one of the best ways you can prevent potential health issues is to use monthly flea and tick preventatives. Here’s what to know about fleas, ticks, and how to protect our dogs. Having a dog that loves outdoor adventures is amazing but … Read more
Have you ever noticed that when you are feeling fearful, your dog becomes more attentive and clingy? Have you also noticed that your dog may behave differently around people who like dogs versus people who are afraid of dogs? Dogs have an incredible sense of smell, but can they smell fear? And if so, how? … Read more
Heres what happens in the mind when you encounter cuteness – and why puppies and kittens are scientifically cuter than babies. What’s the cutest thing you can think of right now? Puppies? Kittens? Your own child, or, much more likely, Baby Yoda? Whatever you chose, be warned: that adorable thing has hacked your brain. In … Read more
One cannot deny the fact that severe dog bite attacks and human fatalities by Cane Corsos happen at disproportionately high rates. For example, Cane Corsos were involved in 21 fatal dog attacks in the United States between 1979 and 1998. However, this statistic in itself does not prove that the breed is inherently dangerous. Rather, … Read more
When a dog presents with a history of seasonally inflamed, itchy skin that doesn’t respond well to maintenance medication, veterinarians often suspect allergies. After ruling out parasites, skin infections, and other common causes of pruritus and inflammation, the next logical step is typically recommending allergy testing. Is your furry friend constantly scratching licking their paws … Read more
Dog and cat owners already know their companion animals seem to loathe the ‘cone of shame’ they are required to wear after surgery or when they have a sore or itchy spot. But very little research has been done to assess the cone’s impact on animal welfare. Now a new study by researchers in the … Read more
Something seems to be wrong with your sleeping dog. It looks like she is going through a seizure, something you have never seen. At first, you think your beloved dog is dreaming. But you dispel the notion due to the jerking, uncontrolled movement, and foaming mouth. What you are seeing is a dog seizure in … Read more
They’re cute and energetic, but also tend to be confident and a little mischievous. Here’s everything you need to know about these lively mixed breeds. Terrier mixes are bold, scrappy, and full of personality. Whether they’re chasing after a squeaky toy or burrowing under the blankets, these pups bring their signature mix of determination and … Read more