Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Recently I was working on a Dogster article called “How Do I Know If My Dog Is Healthy?” and it made me think about the examination I perform when I’m giving a dog […]

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Domestication has profoundly affected our canine companions. They have gone from carnivorous predators to pampered pets. Roughly 95% consider them members of their families. That’s huge for an animal we once considered a competitor. The gray wolf is the closest ancestor to the one these species diverged from 27,000 years ago. Despite millennia of selective […]

Subscriptions are a big part of our everyday life – from streaming services to ready-to-make meals delivered to our front doors. These products make our busy lives a lot easier, coming to us instead of us coming to them. So why not do a subscription service for the most important member of your family – […]

If you have a high-energy dog, finding an effective way to exercise them can be a challenge, especially if you have a small backyard or don’t have time for a long walk. While a few games of fetch can be helpful, most active pups need strenuous exercise to keep them happy and healthy. That’s where […]

When it comes to protecting your aging dog’s joints, you probably already know all about glucosamine and MSM. But did you know that there is more you can do to keep those old joints in top shape? Hyaluronic acid is an important but lesser-known factor in joint health. Unfortunately, as dogs age, their bodies produce […]

Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every Wednesday, we share a story from one of our Dogsters. This week is about Meagan and her dynamic duo of dachshunds, Draper and Rue. When we first brought Draper home in early 2020, we were already toying with the idea of getting him a companion. After all, […]

Thanksgiving 2024 may be over, but the bond between U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Payton May and his retired military working dog Yyacob is forever. On Monday November 26, 2024, American Humane orchestrated a touching reunion in San Antonio, Texas, between Yyacob, an eight-year-old Belgian Malinois, and his former handler, Ssg. May. After two and a […]

Many people think that a 1-year-old dog is equivalent to a 7-year-old human. That figure is an oversimplification and not quite accurate. Depending on the animal’s size and other variables, an 11-year-old dog would be roughly 60 to 86 years old, depending on things like breed and size. If that seems out of line, remember […]

Dog parks are a great way to let your dog have outdoor fun, get socialization time with other pups, and form a better bond with you. However, before you head out, these 15 rules will help you and your dog stay safe, keep the dog park nice and tidy, and ensure that all guests enjoy […]