Question: My local drive-thru ice-cream shop offers "pup cones," very small portions of soft serve vanilla ice cream in a tiny ice cream cone. When my Yorkie watches me with her sweet "please share" eyes on a hot day, I'm tempted. Can I feed my dog ice cream, frozen yogurt, or popsicles? Answer: While I'm sure this […]

Puppies love toys. During the puppy's period of rapid development, from 8-weeks-to-9-or-10-months-old, it's important to give him appropriate toys for his age. Breed may also play a role in what toys become his favorites: a hound will naturally enjoy anything he can chase after and carry; terriers are natural diggers and tuggers; and a gundog […]

It's challenging to find the perfect dog for your family. Why not consider the sweet, easygoing Bulldog?

What Bad Habit of Their Dogs Would Dog Owners Most Like to Stop? No one’s perfect, and that goes for our dogs, too. In spite of all the training, practicing, and positive reinforcing, sometimes our dogs pick up a few not-so-great habits. When AKC polled its members, it found that the most common bad habit […]

Removing ticks from your dog may not be pleasant, but it’s important to do it promptly and correctly. Once you know how to remove a tick, it will be a fairly easy process. Because they can carry infectious organisms, ticks infect thousands of animals and people with illnesses like Lyme disease, babesiosis, and ehrlichiosis every year. […]

There are lots of reasons why dogs throw up, but is your dog vomiting or regurgitating? It's important to know the difference.

We debunk the popular dog myth that canines don't need dental care. In fact, dental health is just as important for dogs as it is for humans.

If your dog smells like a can of anchovies, you may suspect something fishy with their health — and your suspicions may be right on the nose. While it's possible your dog may have rolled in something foul, a recurring pungent odor could indicate an underlying medical issue. In This Article Why Dogs Develop a […]

If you've used CBD or considered it for your dog, you may also be considering CBD oil. Here are key differences between CBD treats and CBD oil for dogs.

Dogs, like people, can be afflicted with stomach problems, including indigestion, diarrhea, and gas. Although severe or prolonged symptoms should always be treated by a veterinarian, minor cases of stomach upset or diarrhea can be cared for at home with human medications that are safe for dogs. In This Article When to Use Pepto-Bismol Safe […]