Fish oil is a dietary supplement high in omega-3 fatty acids. As a supplement, it can help supports dogs' hearts, joints, coats, skin, and immune systems.

  Once the new puppy is home and settled, many of us feel at least a little apprehension underneath all the excitement as we realize the next daunting step: training. Not just house training but also socialization, basic manners, obedience, and even tricks or other skills such as agility. Resources describing the nitty-gritty details regarding [...]

Seborrhea in dogs can cause flaking skin, oily skin and coat, and odor. Learn to recognize and treat this skin condition.

This article originally appeared in AKC Family Dog magazine. Subscribe now! “Eat your fish—it’s brain food.” That’s what I was taught growing up. “Because, you know, fish are so smart,” I used to scoff. But it turns out that mother knew best. That magic component is a type of polyunsaturated fat, particularly [...]

Energy from canine diets is derived from three dietary components: protein, fat and carbohydrates. When it comes to dietary composition, we typically focus on protein and fat, featured in the guaranteed analysis statement on pet food to describe the minimum percentage of crude protein and fat that a diet contains — e.g., “26-16” (26% protein and [...]

Dog calming treats can relieve anxiety, soothe senior dogs, and reduce excitability. Yet, the best option depends on your dog's specific needs.

Human athletic champions are known for saying, “If you fail to prepare, you’re prepared to fail.” This theory holds true for dog owners and their dogs, as well. Whether your dog is ultra athletic or sporadically active, our canine companions are people-pleasers who are ready and willing to jump, dive, flip, and race each [...]

As dogs age, they undergo specific internal and external changes. Some are obvious, such as greying fur, weight gain, or hip or elbow dysplasia. Others may be harder to spot, such as slower metabolism or decreased immune function. By the time your dog is a senior, one of these key changes is a new set [...]

There’s a Holistic Alternative to Prescription-Only Skin Care? A holistic veterinarian can recommend natural therapies to address your dog’s allergies and skin problems. Allergies and skin infections are health menaces that typically surface with the arrival of spring weather. Traditional medications help dogs with these problems, but the indiscriminate use of antibiotics and [...]

Around the country, dogs and their humans are gearing up for the event of the year: the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. This means rigorous training as dogs nail those jumps, weave poles, and tire jumps—all while following a diet carefully designed for peak performance. We spoke to Dr. Catherine Lenox (DVM [...]