Just like humans, dogs can be allergic to things. There are different causes of allergic reactions, which can range in severity depending on your dog.

The Giant Schnauzer is a smart, imposing, and protective dog, fiercely loyal and hard-working. Owning one can be a challenge, but it's a rewarding one.

One of Maria Ruoto's goals has always been to shatter the "couch potato" reputation that Mastiffs are oftentimes stuck with. Maria first fell in love with the breed after lots of research and attending as many dog shows as she could. After meeting many different breeds, she decided the Mastiff would be the perfect fit […]

Butters the Beagle is all about fun and friends, and he’s quite the showman, too. No matter the venue — dog show, TV shoot, or film set — the unflappable Grand Champion is right at home. Last February, Butters and his owner, Robert Day, took a whirlwind, two-day, cross-country car trip from their home in […]

We often think of concussions as happening to people while they're working or playing competitive sports. But pets are also at risk of brain injury. Concussion in dogs is "a very serious medical problem that can become life-threatening," says Dr. Dottie Hagler, DVM, DACVIM, board-certified veterinary neurologist and medical director at Pet Specialists of Austin. […]

Think about this for a minute: You’re a blind professional athlete (Paralympian and triathlon national champion) with a spirited German Shepherd Dog guide dog that needs an outlet, too. Welcome to resourceful Amy Dixon’s whirlwind world for the past six years. Since the 77-pound Woodstock came into Dixon’s life, he has segued into the template […]

Puppy strangles (or juvenile cellulitis) is a rare inflammatory skin disease. Learn how vets diagnose and treat this noncontagious condition.

  Dogs experience the world differently than humans do. With a sense of smell that is between 10,000 and 100,000 times as acute as ours, they get the majority of their information about their environment from smell, rather than sight as we humans do. But in our busy human world, we don’t often let dogs […]

Has your dog ever come across an animal carcass or a pile of poop, then gleefully rolled in it? Many dogs delight in rolling in dead things, garbage, and other smelly items. It’s not only disgusting, but it’s also confusing. Why do dogs roll in stinky stuff? Is it canine communication, an attempt to disguise […]

Kristin Platzer and her Shih Tzu, 'Lucy,' defied expectations with their final, heartwarming routine at the 2023 national AKC Trick Dog Competition.