Week in Review

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...

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...

Registration is now open for the National Mutt Strutt, an annual walk that raises awareness and funds for Guardian Angels Service Dogs. This amazing organization provides service dogs to veterans and first responders. Best of all, you can fundraise and...

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 help repair dog joints and actually slow or stop the progression of...

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 first-time surfer dog hailing from Dallas. He may not have caught the biggest waves, but...

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 before diagnosis. Since there is currently no definitive early diagnostic test for Parkinson’s, scientists are hopeful that...