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 […]

While litter boxes are often associated with cats, dogs can also learn how to use litter boxes. However, unlike cats, dogs don’t have instinctual behaviors that cause them to use a litter box naturally. So, they will have to be trained to use one. Litter box training a dog is similar to training them to […]

It may be a copout to say we’re only as good as our tools, but there’s no denying that the proper arsenal can make us more efficient in any given task. Dog training is a perfect example, and the supplies we choose help us deliver better rewards, swifter punishments, and more control to enhance learning […]

Feeding dogs a raw diet has often been promoted as a great nutritional option due to claims that raw meat matches a dog’s natural ancestral diet. As a result, many raw dog food companies incorporate raw chicken breast into their recipes. While dogs can eat raw chicken breast, it’s an ingredient best offered to dogs […]

When you’re on your period your body goes through hormonal fluctuations that manifest differently. From tiredness and cramps to mood swings, there are a lot of changes that dogs might sense. So, do dogs know when you’re on your period? Dogs can smell menstrual blood and changes in your body’s scent, which means that most […]

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Lava is a menace. One that I love very much. But, can she be trusted? Absolutely not. She is the worst. If there is an opportunity to “escape” and check out what is lurking in […]

Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their dog’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned dog lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From […]

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. I’m probably showing my age here, but I remember if I ever came home from school, crying about what some horrible person had said to me, my mother would always tell me to […]