Is your older dog suddenly pacing the floors at night? Barking at nothing in the dark? Getting stuck in corners? If these behaviors sound familiar, your furry friend might be experiencing “sundowners syndrome” – a common symptom of canine cognitive dysfunction (doggie dementia) that typically worsens after the sun goes down. As a dog parent … Read more
Has your furry friend suddenly broken out in itchy red bumps? Poor pup! Dog hives (also called urticaria) can make your pooch miserable, and seeing them scratch constantly can break any pet parent’s heart I’ve been there, and I know how stressful it can be when your dog is uncomfortable In this comprehensive guide, I’ll … Read more
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