Dr. Alice Athow-Frost BVM BVS

It may be shocking to learn that some people have an extreme fear of dogs, also known as cynophobia. The word comes from “cyno,” which means “dog” in Ancient G…

By Codee Chessher

Did you know that some studies show that our pets have larger brains than their ancient relatives?1 It’s worth noting that we challenged dogs by selectively br…

By Phillip Mlynar

If you’ve multiplied your dog’s age by seven to determine how old they are in human years, you may have celebrated the wrong birthday. The truth is that findin…

By Keri-Beth Clur

Understanding your dog’s body language paves the way for successful pet parenting. It is a great skill to possess, and once understood, it provides an effectiv…

By Annaliese Morgan

Dogs are not just those beloved friends that cheerfully join us on our daily walks; they are also brilliant companions who enjoy mentally stimulating games and…

By Genevieve Dugal

Exercise is important for your dog’s health, but what happens when their health has taken a turn for the worse? If your dog has diarrhea or is otherwise under…

By Jordyn Alger

Dogs’ mouths are surprisingly subject to a lot of speculation, misconceptions, and curiosity. Anyone who spends a lot of time with dogs will find themselves as…

By Grant Piper

Tear staining is especially common in white-coated dogs like Bichon Frises, Shih Tzus, and Maltese dogs. Though it can happen to darker-colored dogs, too, it i…

By Kit Copson

Keeping our animals healthy is a top concern for us pet owners, and the foods that they eat often present the biggest danger. For example, many people worry ab…

By Ed Malaker

Dogs are omnivores and therefore should eat a wide variety of different foods. This is why many commercial dog food brands have grains in their formulas. Howev…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer