Dog Heat Cycles: What Every Owner Should Know

Dog Heat Cycles: What Every Owner Should Know

If you have an unspayed female dog, there will come a time when she goes into heat. It can catch first-time owners off guard. But once you know what to expect, it is much easier to keep her comfortable and safe. Here is what veterinarian Dr. Michael Kearley wants dog...
Where Dog Smell Hides and How to Find It

Where Dog Smell Hides and How to Find It

You vacuumed. You mopped. You washed the dog bed twice. And somehow the house still smells like, well, dog. Here is the thing: the problem usually is not what you cleaned. It is what you did not think to clean. Pet odor settles into soft, porous surfaces and quietly...
Keep Your Dog Safe in the Heat Without AC

Keep Your Dog Safe in the Heat Without AC

The heat is serious right now, and if you do not have central air conditioning, your dog is feeling every degree of it right alongside you. Here is something worth understanding. Dogs do not sweat the way we do. They cool themselves almost entirely by panting. That...
Is Your Dog Slowing Down? Signs to Watch For

Is Your Dog Slowing Down? Signs to Watch For

You know your dog better than anyone. You notice the little things. The way they used to bound off the couch, and now they take a moment first. The walk they used to trot through without a second thought, and now they are ready to head home halfway in. It is easy to...