Matt Jackson

Matt Jackson

Author

About

Author's archive
9 Best Rawhide Alternatives for Dogs In 2026 - Reviews & Top Picks

9 Best Rawhide Alternatives for Dogs In 2026 - Reviews & Top Picks

While some owners swear by rawhide chews, because they are especially good at keeping power chewers busy for hours at a time, many owners refuse to use them. S…

Matt Jackson
By Matt Jackson
I Adopted a Dog With Separation Anxiety: 15 Vet-Approved Care Tips

I Adopted a Dog With Separation Anxiety: 15 Vet-Approved Care Tips

Separation anxiety is anxiety caused when dogs are separated from their owners. Typical signs include destructive behaviors, toileting accidents and other unwa…

Matt Jackson
By Matt Jackson
Do Dog Owners Live Longer? 10 Health Benefits of Having a Pup

Do Dog Owners Live Longer? 10 Health Benefits of Having a Pup

There are many good reasons to own dogs. They’re cute and fun and they provide companionship. You may have heard that owning a dog can make you live longer, bu…

Matt Jackson
By Matt Jackson
Should You Adopt a Mutt? 7 Vet-Approved Reasons to Consider It

Should You Adopt a Mutt? 7 Vet-Approved Reasons to Consider It

When I adopted my dog, Tula, the adoption company told me that she was an Akita cross. She does have a curled tail, and sometimes, when I see her in the right…

Matt Jackson
By Matt Jackson
13 Italian Greyhound Facts You Should Know (Vet-Verified)

13 Italian Greyhound Facts You Should Know (Vet-Verified)

The Italian Greyhound is a sleek, elegant-looking sighthound that is essentially a miniature Greyhound. They are fast, lively, and playful, and they make great…

Matt Jackson
By Matt Jackson
How to Improve Your Dog's Diet: 12 Vet-Approved Tips

How to Improve Your Dog's Diet: 12 Vet-Approved Tips

Nutrition is one of the most important aspects of keeping your dog healthy and happy while giving them the best chance of a long life. And yet many owners buy…

Matt Jackson
By Matt Jackson
Living With a Deaf Dog: 5 Vet-Approved Tips for Caring Owners

Living With a Deaf Dog: 5 Vet-Approved Tips for Caring Owners

Whether your dog was born deaf or has developed deafness with age or illness, living with a deaf dog does raise some new challenges even for experienced pet ow…

Matt Jackson
By Matt Jackson
How to Calm a Dog Down at the Vet’s Office: 8 Expert Tips

How to Calm a Dog Down at the Vet’s Office: 8 Expert Tips

Even if our dogs are happy to visit the vet, most of us have seen anxious dogs in waiting rooms licking their lips, drooling, and possibly even urinating. When…

Matt Jackson
By Matt Jackson
How to Teach a Dog to Respect Children: 10 Vet-Approved Ways

How to Teach a Dog to Respect Children: 10 Vet-Approved Ways

It’s great to see children and dogs getting along, and many adults have fond memories of being brought up with the family dog. Children and dogs can become bes…

Matt Jackson
By Matt Jackson