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The one question vets hate hearing as they ultrasound expectant canine mothers is “how many puppies are there?” The reason is that, on ultrasound, this can be very difficult to accurately measure, particularly if the litter is a large one....
Earlier this month, the Royal Kennel Club in the UK sparked controversy when it quietly announced that, in addition to the Bulldog, French Bulldog, and Pug, 14 additional breeds would now be included in the expansion of its Respiratory Function...
Over the past few days, pet and vet communities have been reeling from the revelation that high levels of heavy metals have been detected in dry dog food. How could this have happened? As we reviewed the findings of this...
After three days of competition, a 4-year-old female Doberman, Connquest Best Of Both Worlds, aka “Penny,” beat out 2,500 dogs to take home the crown of ‘Best in Show’ at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. While the announcement...
EXCLUSIVE EXPOSÉ: New Treatment for Canine Allergic and Atopic Dermatitis – But Who Really Benefits?
A brand new antibody-based injection for atopic dermatitis has just been launched, promising yet another solution to the perpetual problem of the pruritic dog. But is it really a solution, or just another way for pharmaceutical companies to keep us...
Cancer. It’s the word we all dread to hear. For dogs diagnosed with lymphosarcoma (malignant lymphoma), the treatment options have been limited, but thanks to an international specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals, Dechra, there is now one more FDA-approved drug, and...
For those of you who haven’t already heard the latest piece of gossip that’s got us all clutching our dog leads, Jennifer Lawrence has just rehomed her teeny, tiny Chihuahua mix after it bit her 3-year-old son. Princess Pippi Longstockings...
For the sceptics amongst us, things that seem too good to be true usually are, but the groundbreaking diagnostic and therapeutic system from EQUUSIR may just be the exception to the rule. At first glance, you might be forgiven for...
Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, U.S. Army Specialist Kellee Michelle Juares-Marroquin wasn’t waiting for Santa; Kellee was waiting to be reunited with her former partner, a nine-year-old Belgian Malinois named Darco. Kellee and Darco served together...
Whether or not you subscribe to the idea of New Year’s Resolutions, there’s something about a fresh new calendar year that feels like a clean slate, a new start, a catalyst for making a change. For some people, that might...
On December 15, 2025, Embrace Pet Insurance, one of the leaders in the pet insurance industry, announced that Juju, a 9-year-old mixed-breed dog with a torn cruciate ligament, officially pushed Embrace past the billion-dollar threshold. Although justifiably proud of the...
The holiday season tends to be a time when everything goes up. Spending, gift-giving, charitable donations, and blood pressure all seem to increase around the wintry celebrations of Christmas and New Year, and even those with very little to spare...
At vet school and beyond, we were often told about the potential for diversification when it comes to having a veterinary degree. At the time, I figured they were just talking about working with dogs & cats versus cattle &...
You’ve probably heard about the “cat distribution system”, whereby some unknowable and unseen force is known to place cats and kittens into the path of people who didn’t know they were even looking for a cat until a cat found...
In a move that was a surprise to many, and a rude shock to others, members of the Valdosta City Council, Georgia, voted unanimously to ban pet retail sales as part of a city ordinance at a recent meeting; a...
You’re probably pretty familiar with Kevin Hart. This master of comedy has become a household name with blockbusters like Ride Along, Central Intelligence, and Jumanji to his credit, not to mention his unforgettable role as a fluffy white bunny named...
A huge congratulations to Sergeant Bo, who was crowned the American Humane Society’s 2025 Hero Dog Award winner on November 7, 2025! We absolutely did not want to play favorites here at Dogster, but we couldn’t help falling in love...
Move over, Beyoncé, sit down, Pedro, there’s only one red carpet event we’re interested in, and that’s the American Humane Hero Dog Awards©. Every year, this wonderful event seeks out America’s standout dogs – often ordinary dogs doing extraordinary things,...
At first glimpse, the sport of dog weight-pulling might look pretty brutal. Strapping heavy weights to a dog harness to see who can pull the heaviest load seems both unnecessary and borderline cruel, with some individuals and animal welfare organizations...
When you’ve spent at least five years at university, thousands on student loans, lost most of your holidays to practical placements, work minimum 10 hour days in a highly stressful, mentally demanding, and emotionally draining job for half the salary...
Every time we turn on the television, scroll through social media, or even walk down the street these days, bad news seems to be in plentiful supply. So today, we wanted to share some good news!Back in June 2025, a...
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll no doubt be aware that yet another celebrity marriage has fallen victim to the ravages of “irreconcilable differences”, with Oscar-winning A-lister, Nicole Kidman, parting ways from her highlighted-hair hubby of 19 years,...
There’s never a wrong time of year to give a dog in need a loving home, but if you’ve been looking for a sign that it’s time to adopt a dog, then Adopt a Shelter Dog Month is it. Throughout...
At Dogster, we’ve long admired the creativity behind projects that bring animals and people closer together. That’s why we’re excited to share the story of Dreaming Dog—a first-of-its-kind, research-backed album designed to soothe dogs while also delivering a rich listening...
The sun was shining brightly on Del Mar Dog Beach in California on Sunday, September 7, for the 20th Annual Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon, where dozens of talented pooches and their owners helped put the ‘fun’ into fundraising. This unique event...
Whether you believe in global warming or not, there’s no denying that the frequency and severity of wildfires have been increasing in recent years, and along with it, the number of lives lost. Often overlooked is the number of pets...
If there’s one thing that most dog owners will tell you, it’s that their dog is the cutest. And quite frankly, they’re all correct. However, at this year’s Sonoma County Fair, an unusual group of dog lovers took part in...
Pet anxiety isn’t just a passing worry anymore—it’s the leading concern keeping owners up at night. A recent survey shows that more than half of dog parents are more troubled by their pup’s mental health than by classic behavioral issues...
Some of you might argue that every day is dog day, and that certainly holds true in our household, but if you’ve ever needed an excuse to spoil your canine companion just a little bit more, then August 26th is...
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, creator of the famous comic strip MUTTS, is also the founder of the Adopt Love...
