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Best Dog Breeds for Seniors
Low-maintenance and low-energy dog breeds may be the answer for some older adults, but not for everyone. You need to adopt the dog you want and can handle safely.
Straight talk for senior adopters
The older we get, the more we need a backup plan for our dogs, in the event of our deaths.
Senior Dog Is Losing Teeth
Tooth loss is somewhat preventable in senior dogs, as it is in humans, but you need to start dental care sooner rather than later.
Ode to a Senior Dog
Not one but two friends said goodbye to their beloved senior dogs in the past week. I read their tributes to their beautiful dogs...
How to Prepare Your Dog for the Boarding Kennel
Once upon a time, all commercial boarding kennels closely resembled old-school animal shelters or puppy mills – you know, a row of narrow chain-link...
Pet Insurance for Dogs
Is pet health insurance worth it? Absolutely. The cost of insuring your dog’s medical care and what it will cover vary based on your choices; here is help for making smart choices.
What To Expect From Your Dog’s Check Up at the Vet
How often your dog should be seen by your veterinarian, and what sort of routine screening diagnostics should be conducted, are highly dependent on...
Whole Dog Journal’s Gear of the Year for 2024
The Whole Dog Journal staff and contributors provide their top picks for the best dog gear to take care of your canine companion this year.
My Dog has a Runny Nose
Dog owners nationwide are concerned about a severe canine respiratory virus that doesn’t respond to traditional medications and is killing some dogs.
Tooth Extractions in Dogs
Tooth extraction dogs is complicated with teeth having multiple deep roots and recovery can take time, but most dogs are happier after having a problem tooth removed.
What is the Best Puppy Shot Schedule?
A puppy’s shot schedule is usually based on advice from the American Animal Hospital Association, which breaks vaccines for dogs into two categories: core and non-core.
When Your Older Dog Won’t Eat
Dogs don’t stop eating for no reason.