Swimming – Give your dog a break from the heat

Beautiful summer weather is a perfect excuse to enjoy the great outdoors. Some of us…

Giving your dog a dog run in a weekend

An enclosed space outside in which a dog can be secured and get exercise is…

Oral anatomy of dogs – Dental health care

The mouth, or oral cavity, is a very important part of the digestive system in…

Treatment of bloat in dogs

If gas becomes trapped in the dog's stomach, the dog may have a condition called…

Common genetic conditions in dogs

Health problems that are passed via DNA from the parent dog to the puppy are…

How to treat dog skin rashes

Just like people, dogs can have rashes and skin irritation. The first thing that a…

Dog health problems – Successfully treating them

You are the proud owner of a wonderful creature, the dog. Since you are the…

dog outside standing in the snow
What is the importance of insulating your dog’s house?

Doghouses in some regions of the country need to be insulated to protect the dog…

The owner’s guide to playing dogs

When left to their own devices, dogs love to engage each other in a bout…

How to care for your aging pup

It's not something any of us wants to think about, this business of growing old,…

What's the best dog breed for a family pet?

A happy golden retriever running through a backyard across a lawn of closely-mowed grass. The dog's owners watch from behind.