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-usMon, 26 Oct 2026 17:57:26 GMThttps://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/photo-contest-october-26-2026/https://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/photo-contest-october-26-2026/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, 26 Oct 2026 17:57:26 GMTRadim ChudejDoggos Weeklyhttps://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/what-makes-a-lucky-dog-heroes-of-the-pet-world/https://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/what-makes-a-lucky-dog-heroes-of-the-pet-world/Meet Dave Coverly, creator of the popular cartoon panel, “Speed Bump”, which appears internationally in hundreds of publications, including The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and the Detroit Free Press. His work was named “Best in Newspaper…Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:56:12 GMTDr. Paola CuevasDoggos Weeklyhttps://www.dogster.com/dog-behavior/these-halloween-hazards-can-be-hellish-for-dogs/https://www.dogster.com/dog-behavior/these-halloween-hazards-can-be-hellish-for-dogs/Halloween packs a steady stream of costumed strangers and bowls of candy into a single evening, and for dogs that combination carries more hazards than most people expect. Most of the risks are easy to avoid with a little planning, and several of…Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:35:58 GMTDan SeymourDog Behaviorhttps://www.dogster.com/barking-news/help-wanted-scientists-seeking-senior-dogs-to-unlock-the-secrets-of-aging/https://www.dogster.com/barking-news/help-wanted-scientists-seeking-senior-dogs-to-unlock-the-secrets-of-aging/This is exactly why we are against puppy mills. Forty-eight dogs – mostly French Bulldogs and English Bulldogs – found in what authorities are describing as a clandestine breeding operation in San Juan de Miraflores, Peru. And when you read what was…Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:06:53 GMTDr. Paola CuevasBarking Newshttps://www.dogster.com/ask-dr-paola/october-19-2026/https://www.dogster.com/ask-dr-paola/october-19-2026/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, 19 Oct 2026 19:13:00 GMTDr. Paola CuevasAsk Dr. Paolahttps://www.dogster.com/dog-nutrition/pawstruck-chews-review/https://www.dogster.com/dog-nutrition/pawstruck-chews-review/We all want to give our dogs the best, but it’s not always easy. This is especially true when it comes to feeding the best diet. Most of us are aware that fresh food is best, but it’s also more expensive, often requires extra work, and is not nearly…Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:49:45 GMTSara SeitzDog Nutritionhttps://www.dogster.com/dog-health-care/looking-for-a-more-satisfying-chew-inside-nylabones-new-chew-toy-collection-made-with-real-meat/https://www.dogster.com/dog-health-care/looking-for-a-more-satisfying-chew-inside-nylabones-new-chew-toy-collection-made-with-real-meat/Adopting can be one of the most rewarding ways to welcome a new pet into your life. But for many would-be adopters, the biggest hurdle isn’t necessarily that they don't want to adopt; it's feeling confident that they’re making an informed and…Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:39:55 GMTSara SeitzDog Health & Carehttps://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/beyond-the-kennel-giving-long-stay-shelter-dogs-a-chance-to-be-seen/https://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/beyond-the-kennel-giving-long-stay-shelter-dogs-a-chance-to-be-seen/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, 15 Oct 2026 19:11:57 GMTAriana SpateDoggos Weeklyhttps://www.dogster.com/dog-behavior/annoying-habits-that-are-actually-cries-for-help/https://www.dogster.com/dog-behavior/annoying-habits-that-are-actually-cries-for-help/Dogs are easy to love but, on occasion, are also surprisingly difficult to live with. Barking for no reason. The leash pulling that turns a simple walk into a tug-of-war. Turning the most expensive thing in the room into a chew toy… Most dog owners…Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:30:05 GMTDan SeymourDog Behaviorhttps://www.dogster.com/barking-news/48-bulldogs-one-apartment-and-a-disturbing-secret/https://www.dogster.com/barking-news/48-bulldogs-one-apartment-and-a-disturbing-secret/This is exactly why we are against puppy mills. Forty-eight dogs – mostly French Bulldogs and English Bulldogs – found in what authorities are describing as a clandestine breeding operation in San Juan de Miraflores, Peru. And when you read what was…Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:03:58 GMTDr. Paola CuevasBarking Newshttps://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/photo-contest-october-12-2026/https://www.dogster.com/doggos-weekly/photo-contest-october-12-2026/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, 12 Oct 2026 17:10:22 GMTRadim ChudejDoggos Weeklyhttps://www.dogster.com/dog-health-care/thinking-about-adopting-a-dog-things-to-ask-before-bringing-them-home/https://www.dogster.com/dog-health-care/thinking-about-adopting-a-dog-things-to-ask-before-bringing-them-home/Adopting can be one of the most rewarding ways to welcome a new pet into your life. But for many would-be adopters, the biggest hurdle isn’t necessarily that they don't want to adopt; it's feeling confident that they’re making an informed and…Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:34:05 GMTDr Martin WhitingDog Health & Carehttps://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 Weekly