Dog Tips

In the dog, the olfactory system (or sense of smelling) is the primary sense and it is very efficient. In fact, about 30 percent of their brain is designated to analyzing odor. This is almost…

It is normal to be stressed when your animal must undergo a surgery. Your fear can be amplified considerably when the dog is elderly as they are in a weakened state. Humans have a strong…

The mating period brings more than just hoarfrost and thunder snows. It comes with elevated hydro bills, wet socks, snowball fights, cold, crisp air and, unfortunately, dry, itchy skin. This can mean bad news for…

The pet food market has grown by leaps and bounds over the last several years, and now you can find all types of options on store shelves. From dry kibble to grain free formulas and…

With the holidays approaching, your dog or cat will inevitably be begging to partake in the big turkey dinner. When polled, 56 percent of petMD readers admitted to sharing Thanksgiving table scraps with their pets….

Your pet is always there for you, so it’s only natural that you should want to look out for your pet as well. Your dog guards your home against intruders and will always do its…

The Newfoundland is a very large, strong breed of dog. This dog was originally a working dog for fishermen. Due to their strength, intelligence, and the fact that they are very strong swimmers, they were…

Many people think that there are few differences between dog food brands, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. While there are minimum nutritional guidelines that formulas have to meet, there’s a world of…