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How to Clean a Dog Bed: Vet-Verified Step-by-Step Guide

How to Clean a Dog Bed: Vet-Verified Step-by-Step Guide

Dogs can get messy really quickly. They're close to ground level so when they walk through puddles or in dusty environments, the muck gets kicked up and transfers to their fur. And lots

Matt Jackson
By Matt Jackson
Can Dogs Have Bed Bugs? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Can Dogs Have Bed Bugs? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Between the threat of ticks and fleas, dogs seem like natural traps for countless parasitic creepy pests. Fortunately, there’s one common household nuisance dogs are less likely to carry in than their human owners

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Do Dogs Like Ear Rubs? Vet-Approved Care Tips

Do Dogs Like Ear Rubs? Vet-Approved Care Tips

almost universal among dogs. You pet their head, sliding your hand down to give your pup’s ears a good rub, and your pooch suddenly seems like they’re on cloud nine as they lean

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
How to Firm Up Dog Poop: 9 Vet-Approved Tips

How to Firm Up Dog Poop: 9 Vet-Approved Tips

Just like people, dogs can experience stomach upset that leads to loose stools and diarrhea. Some dogs simply have a sensitive digestive system that causes loose stools, while there are also multiple medical conditions that

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
Why Is My Dog Afraid of Strangers? 4 Reasons & Training Tips

Why Is My Dog Afraid of Strangers? 4 Reasons & Training Tips

want to expose your dog to different situations, but whenever they meet someone new, they’re anxious and cowering. It’s a common experience for many canine owners, but why is your dog afraid

Adam Mann
By Adam Mann
Can a Dog Get Two Rabies Shots in One Year? Vet-Verified Vaccine Info

Can a Dog Get Two Rabies Shots in One Year? Vet-Verified Vaccine Info

years. Humans have understood the dangers of rabies for millennia with Aristotle even mentioning that rabid dog bites would affect any animal bitten. The viral disease is zoonotic, which means it passes

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Dogs Recognize Faces? What Science Says

Can Dogs Recognize Faces? What Science Says

know that dogs have an excellent sense of smell and can identify their favorite people by their scents, but do dogs also use their sense of sight? The answer is yes! Dogs can recognize people

Keri-Beth Clur
By Keri-Beth Clur
Anal Gland Removal in Dogs: When to Consider It (Vet Answer)

Anal Gland Removal in Dogs: When to Consider It (Vet Answer)

something you want to talk about while eating dinner, let alone can you remove a dog's anal glands. These two scent glands, sitting adjacent to a dog’s anus, are invisible and unnoticeable

Dr. Joe Mallat
By Dr. Joe Mallat