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Get Ready for the National Mutt Strutt 2025: Walk to Support Service Dogs for Veterans
Registration is now open for the National Mutt Strutt, an annual walk that raises awareness and funds for Guardian Angels Service Dogs. This amazing organizati…
Natural Ways to Get Rid of Fleas Fast: How NATPAT Helps Repel Fleas & Protect Your Home
In this age of well-fed, well-groomed pet dogs who share our beds and join us at hotels, it’s easy to think fleas are a thing of the past or only an issue for…
Celebrating Exceptional Canines: Nominations Now Open for 2025’s Hero Dog Awards®
*Note: The deadline for nominations has been extended to July 14, 2025. Submit your favorite hero dogs now! Do you know any heroic dogs? Every year, the Americ…
My Dog Is Cuter Than Yours: Gizmo's 15 Minutes of Fame
Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every Wednesday, we share a story from one of our Dogsters. This week is about Kate & Gizmo, her scruffy Pug mix. The…
CoyoteVest Review 2026: An Expert's Breakdown
Small dogs have many advantages as pets, but they can also be more vulnerable to wild predators and bigger dogs. CoyoteVest aims to help you keep your small-to…
Fourth of July Is Almost Here: How to Celebrate Safely With Your Dog
With the Fourth of July holiday coming up quickly, now is a great time to make sure you have a plan for your pets. Although fireworks and barbecues may be a lo…
Comic Strip Campaign Helps Clear Overcrowded Animal Shelters
August is Clear the Shelters Month, and to help more shelter dogs find forever homes, a beloved cartoonist has launched a new campaign. Patrick McDonnell, crea…
Promising New Treatment for Canine Arthritis Brings Hope for Senior Dogs
Sadly, arthritis is a common disease among our beloved aging dogs. But there is hope for the owners of senior dogs: there’s a promising new treatment that may…
Surfing Chihuahuas: Texas Dog Wins Spirit Award at Surf Competition
Sun, sand, surf… Chihuahuas? Last week, America’s surfer dogs gathered for a competition in sunny Galveston, Texas. One of the surprise winners was Jasper, a f…
Trained Dogs Are Incredibly Accurate at Detecting Parkinson’s Disease
In good news for the Parkinson’s community, a new study found that trained dogs were unexpectedly accurate in detecting Parkinson’s disease, potentially years…
