Dogster is a publication where dog lovers come together to get the latest expert advice about dog behavior, health, news and entertainment.https://www.dogster.com/en-usThu, 08 Oct 2026 17:06:59 GMThttps://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/if-life-with-dogs-were-a-movie-these-would-be-the-outtakes/https://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/if-life-with-dogs-were-a-movie-these-would-be-the-outtakes/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:06:59 GMTDave CoverlyDoggos Weeklyhttps://www.dogster.com/dog-health-care/whats-that-smell-the-difference-between-stinky-dog-breath-and-a-warning-sign/https://www.dogster.com/dog-health-care/whats-that-smell-the-difference-between-stinky-dog-breath-and-a-warning-sign/A dog's breath is never going to be minty fresh, but there's a big difference between ordinary doggy breath and an odor that's genuinely foul. A healthy dog's mouth should have a mild smell, often with a faint trace of whatever they last ate. When…Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:50:28 GMTDan SeymourDog Health & Carehttps://www.dogster.com/barking-news/dogs-on-the-screen-and-in-the-audience-for-brad-pitts-new-film/https://www.dogster.com/barking-news/dogs-on-the-screen-and-in-the-audience-for-brad-pitts-new-film/You know the drill. Keys in hand. Shoes on. One last look at your dog before you head out, and there they are, wagging their tail like maybe, just maybe, this time you are taking them with you. Those hopeful eyes. That little head tilt. The…Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:09:51 GMTDr. Paola CuevasBarking Newshttps://www.dogster.com/ask-dr-paola/october-5-2026/https://www.dogster.com/ask-dr-paola/october-5-2026/Welcome to our "Ask Dr. Paola" series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their dog's health and well-being. Whether you're a new pet parent or a seasoned dog lover, Dr. Paola is here to…Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:25:34 GMTDr. Paola CuevasAsk Dr. Paolahttps://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/fido-fave-dual-sided-pet-hair-removal-carpet-rake-review/https://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/fido-fave-dual-sided-pet-hair-removal-carpet-rake-review/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:50:36 GMTSara SeitzLifestylehttps://www.dogster.com/dog-health-care/pyometra-signs-causes-and-care/https://www.dogster.com/dog-health-care/pyometra-signs-causes-and-care/Your female dog is drinking more, panting, lethargic, and you know something just isn’t right. Never ignore that feeling. You know your dog better than anyone else, and if you think something is wrong, it probably is. And if your dog hasn’t been…Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:10:47 GMTDr. Karyn KanowskiDog Health & Carehttps://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/thor-the-golden-retriever-who-changed-my-life/https://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/thor-the-golden-retriever-who-changed-my-life/On July 5, 2025, I said goodbye to my best friend. His name was Thor. It's strange how a year can pass so quickly and yet still leave you feeling like a part of your heart is frozen in time. There are moments when I still expect to hear his paws on…Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:35:12 GMTKimberly SandersDoggos Weeklyhttps://www.dogster.com/dog-behavior/are-you-gonna-finish-that/https://www.dogster.com/dog-behavior/are-you-gonna-finish-that/Most dogs don't need much encouragement to finish a bowl of food, which makes it especially curious when one or two pieces of kibble are consistently left behind. It can happen meal after meal, with the same tiny piece sitting untouched at the…Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:48:42 GMTDan SeymourDog Behaviorhttps://www.dogster.com/barking-news/broadway-stars-shine-and-shelter-dogs-take-center-stage-at-the-fetch-pet-gala/https://www.dogster.com/barking-news/broadway-stars-shine-and-shelter-dogs-take-center-stage-at-the-fetch-pet-gala/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:10:19 GMTDr. Paola CuevasBarking Newshttps://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/photo-contest-september-28-2026/https://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/photo-contest-september-28-2026/Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See all the winners hereMon, 28 Sep 2026 20:37:24 GMTRadim ChudejDoggos Weeklyhttps://www.dogster.com/barking-news/battersea-dogs-home-global-alliance-for-rabies-control-collaboration-to-eliminate-rabies/https://www.dogster.com/barking-news/battersea-dogs-home-global-alliance-for-rabies-control-collaboration-to-eliminate-rabies/This World Rabies Day (28 September, 2026), under the theme ‘Stronger Together’, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) are highlighting how collaboration is helping prevent rabies in South Africa, where two…Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:02:05 GMTBattersea Dogs & Cats HomeBarking Newshttps://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/healed-by-a-dog-called-scar/https://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/healed-by-a-dog-called-scar/“It’s just a dog.” When I hear those words, I wish they knew that, deep down, Scar is not just a dog to me. He is my entire world. Scar is my amazing dog partner, my teammate, my source of happiness, and the reason I am who I am today. Looking back…Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:19:25 GMTCarissa TankDoggos Weeklyhttps://www.dogster.com/dog-behavior/the-sloppy-truth-why-dogs-love-licking-faces/https://www.dogster.com/dog-behavior/the-sloppy-truth-why-dogs-love-licking-faces/A dog licking a person's face can be sweet, funny, or decidedly unpleasant, depending on the timing and the recipient. It is also one of those everyday dog behaviors that can leave people wondering what is actually going on. Dogs use their mouths to…Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:30:50 GMTDan SeymourDog Behaviorhttps://www.dogster.com/barking-news/old-dog-new-clues-what-canine-blood-reveals-about-aging/https://www.dogster.com/barking-news/old-dog-new-clues-what-canine-blood-reveals-about-aging/Every dog owner knows that aging changes a dog in visible ways. The muzzle turns gray, the pace of a walk slows, and a favorite game may become a little less energetic. But some of the most interesting signs of aging are starting long before they…Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:01:31 GMTDr. Paola CuevasBarking Newshttps://www.dogster.com/dog-health-care/the-honest-kitchen-pioneers-of-human-grade-dehydrated-pet-food/https://www.dogster.com/dog-health-care/the-honest-kitchen-pioneers-of-human-grade-dehydrated-pet-food/* Limited to 1 use per customer Over the last two decades, the pet food industry has seen some pretty extraordinary changes. For over a century, dry kibble dominated the pet food industry as a relatively inexpensive and convenient way to meet canine…Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:49:53 GMTDr. Karyn KanowskiDog Health & Carehttps://www.dogster.com/ask-dr-paola/september-21-2026/https://www.dogster.com/ask-dr-paola/september-21-2026/Welcome to our "Ask Dr. Paola" series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their dog's health and well-being. Whether you're a new pet parent or a seasoned dog lover, Dr. Paola is here to…Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:44:26 GMTDr. Paola CuevasAsk Dr. Paolahttps://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/the-dogster-digital-magazine-fall-2026/https://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/the-dogster-digital-magazine-fall-2026/The Dogster Magazine is back for fall! As a thank-you for being a subscriber, we're giving you FREE access to our Fall 2026 issue.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:14:20 GMTAmanda LinLifestylehttps://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/two-old-dogs-who-rescued-each-other/https://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/two-old-dogs-who-rescued-each-other/Elmer is a nine-year-old American Basset Hound with the soul of a retired man who has seen too much, eaten too well, and would prefer a slower pace of life with few demands.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:34:44 GMTPaul BarileDoggos Weeklyhttps://www.dogster.com/dog-behavior/do-dogs-get-embarrassed-or-are-they-just-well-trained/https://www.dogster.com/dog-behavior/do-dogs-get-embarrassed-or-are-they-just-well-trained/You know the look: the lowered head, averted eyes, and sudden retreat that seems like an obvious reaction to having done something awkward or broken a rule. But appearances can be misleading, especially when it comes to canine emotions. So, do dogs…Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:20:42 GMTDan SeymourDog Behaviorhttps://www.dogster.com/barking-news/before-and-after-transformations-of-dogs-given-a-second-chance/https://www.dogster.com/barking-news/before-and-after-transformations-of-dogs-given-a-second-chance/Long before Hernán Cortés arrived in Mexico in the 16th century, starting the conquistador invasion that would eventually lead to the fall of the Aztecs, dogs were already living, thriving, and accompanying humans throughout the South American…Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:15:14 GMTDr. Paola CuevasBarking Newshttps://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/photo-contest-september-14-2026/https://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/photo-contest-september-14-2026/Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See all the winners hereMon, 14 Sep 2026 12:17:53 GMTRadim ChudejDoggos Weeklyhttps://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/elmer-ernest-the-basset-hound-duo-everyones-talking-about/https://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/elmer-ernest-the-basset-hound-duo-everyones-talking-about/Elmer is a nine-year-old American Basset Hound with the soul of a retired man who has seen too much, eaten too well, and would prefer a slower pace of life with few demands.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:25:49 GMTBrittany HudsonDoggos Weeklyhttps://www.dogster.com/dog-nutrition/fetch-a-different-fruit/https://www.dogster.com/dog-nutrition/fetch-a-different-fruit/They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but when it comes to dogs, not everything that’s good for us is good for them. Fruits and vegetables are a normal part of a healthy human diet, and it's tempting to assume the same goes for dogs. Some…Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:09:28 GMTDan SeymourDog Nutritionhttps://www.dogster.com/barking-news/dogs-were-crossing-the-americas-long-before-corts/https://www.dogster.com/barking-news/dogs-were-crossing-the-americas-long-before-corts/Long before Hernán Cortés arrived in Mexico in the 16th century, starting the conquistador invasion that would eventually lead to the fall of the Aztecs, dogs were already living, thriving, and accompanying humans throughout the South American…Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:00:16 GMTDr. Paola CuevasBarking Newshttps://www.dogster.com/dog-health-care/understanding-heart-disease-and-diabetes-in-dogs/https://www.dogster.com/dog-health-care/understanding-heart-disease-and-diabetes-in-dogs/Heart disease and diabetes are two of the most serious chronic conditions commonly diagnosed in dogs. While each disease affects very different systems in the body, they often lead pet parents down a surprisingly similar path of care, monitoring…Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:07:46 GMTEddie KhoriatyDog Health & Carehttps://www.dogster.com/ask-dr-paola/september-7-2026/https://www.dogster.com/ask-dr-paola/september-7-2026/Welcome to our "Ask Dr. Paola" series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their dog's health and well-being. Whether you're a new pet parent or a seasoned dog lover, Dr. Paola is here to…Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:15:46 GMTDr. Paola CuevasAsk Dr. Paolahttps://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/the-hardest-goodbye-when-love-meant-letting-murphy-go/https://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/the-hardest-goodbye-when-love-meant-letting-murphy-go/Trigger Warning: This article discusses pet loss, behavioral euthanasia, and the aftermath of a fatal dog attack. While difficult, the author shares her experience in the hope that others facing similar circumstances feel less alone. Dogster is…Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:41:26 GMTErica AdamiakDoggos Weeklyhttps://www.dogster.com/dog-health-care/do-dogs-really-need-anesthesia-for-a-teeth-cleaning/https://www.dogster.com/dog-health-care/do-dogs-really-need-anesthesia-for-a-teeth-cleaning/If your dog needs a professional teeth cleaning, the word “anesthesia” can be enough to make any pet owner hesitate. After all, putting your dog to sleep for a dental procedure sounds much more serious than a routine cleaning at home. The good news…Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:04:01 GMTDan SeymourDog Health & Carehttps://www.dogster.com/barking-news/wildfire-hero-how-this-german-shepherd-saved-lives/https://www.dogster.com/barking-news/wildfire-hero-how-this-german-shepherd-saved-lives/Maybe it is the way they suddenly stare toward a window. The way they become restless for no obvious reason. The way they keep returning to the same place in the house, refusing to settle.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:01:37 GMTDr. Paola CuevasBarking Newshttps://www.dogster.com/dog-health-care/professional-grooming-secrets-every-dog-owner-should-know/https://www.dogster.com/dog-health-care/professional-grooming-secrets-every-dog-owner-should-know/As a professional groomer, I've seen firsthand how consistent at-home maintenance can make all the difference. Here are some of the biggest grooming tips I share with my own clients.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:23:33 GMTRachel ColantDog Health & Care