Doggos Weekly

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. It’s crazy how easy from you can go from one dog to two. Or more. And there is that brief delusional moment, of thinking that another dog will not make much of a difference or […]

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. One thing I try to avoid in veterinary work is stereotyping dogs. Although breed and genetics can, and do, influence temperament, it is far from the only factor, and you cannot predict canine

Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every Wednesday, we share a story from one of our Dogsters. This week is about Nicole and her two rescue dogs, Mac and Rosa. While many people appreciate the conveniences and luxuries of urban living, there is something uniquely fulfilling about living rurally. While there may be fewer

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Lava has loved sticks since being a pup. Of course, then she picked those that matched her in size. With time she got ambitious and her sticks have become even bigger than I could have

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 don’t think there’s any doubt that, despite having many shared food interests, dogs and humans do not always see eye to eye about what should go in one’s mouth. There are dogs

Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every Wednesday, we share a story from one of our Dogsters. This week is about Meagan and her dynamic duo of dachshunds, Draper and Rue. Winter in Canada can be a beautiful season, a time for snow-covered landscapes, warm, yummy drinks, and cozy times indoors, with endless debates

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Since she was a puppy, Lava has had a few favorite sleeping positions that she kept over the years, with some new ones popping up as our four-legged family increased in size. Looking back, her

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Fred, one of two adorable Chihuahuas who light up my life on a daily basis, has some pretty strange habits. His obsession with his toy donuts, his paralysis when picked up, and his

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. Gizmo’s a smart little dude, and especially when I first adopted him, he needed a lot of entertainment and enrichment, for both mind and body. My

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. It’s almost New Year! Most of us spend the final few days of the Old Year thinking of our New Year’s resolutions and all the things we want to change and improve going forward, in

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. As we enter that bleary-eyed confusing period between Christmas and New Year, I thought I’d take this chance to look back over the highlights of my year spent documenting the various antics and inspiration

Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every Wednesday, we share a story from one of our Dogsters. This week is about Amanda and her sweet Chihuahua, Subi. Christmas songs are the tree toppers of holiday parties. It is impossible not to feel joy or the Christmas spirit when the classics are buzzing in the

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Christmas time finally! Filled with joy, family traditions, great food, and laughter. Or if you ask my dogs, tasty treats, new toys, and long walks. And then it begins. With social media madness, you can’t

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. For many, this time of year is full of excitement and joy, but for others, it can be a time of feeling stressed and overwhelmed. And Ned is one of the latter. The comings

Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every month, we ask our Dogsters to weigh in on a new topic. This week, we asked them: How Do You Celebrate Christmas With Your Dog(s)? Here’s what they had to say: Amanda & Subi In the days leading up to Christmas, we are a busy household. Coming from

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Lava was born and raised in the countryside. Always running around after cattle and other dogs, rolling in fresh hay, trying to run off into the woods, and often succeeding. But I never thought of

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. When we adopted Kodah at 11 weeks old, we were expecting a German Shepherd. That meant that we were expecting a loyal, intelligent, loving dog, who would occasionally scream the house down and

Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every Wednesday, we share a story from one of our Dogsters. This week is about Nicole and her two rescue dogs, Mac and Rosa. If I had my way, I’d have a zoo full of rescue animals, though if you asked my husband, he’d say I already have

Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. For those of you who have both dogs and cats, you understand how each of these relationships is unique and different. Getting my first cat Miki last year was a very rewarding experience, as both

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Recently I was working on a Dogster article called “How Do I Know If My Dog Is Healthy?” and it made me think about the examination I perform when I’m giving a dog

Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every Wednesday, we share a story from one of our Dogsters. This week is about Meagan and her dynamic duo of dachshunds, Draper and Rue. When we first brought Draper home in early 2020, we were already toying with the idea of getting him a companion. After all,

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

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