Health

A vet may prescribe clonidine for dogs battling general anxiety and fear-based behaviors, such as leash-reactivity, fear-based aggression, and even separation anxiety. Here’s what you need to know about clonidine for dogs.

Why “fixing” your dog may not fix the behaviors that you find problematic.

We love our trees, shrubs, flowers, and houseplants for good reason. They reduce our stress levels, improve our health, increase our connections to nature, and bring us hours of aesthetic appreciation. Unfortunately, some of our favorite plants can be dangerous to dogs.

The best prenatal vitamins for dogs are found in foods marked for “all life stages.” The one exception is B9, a vitamin for pregnant dogs you might want to discuss with your veterinarian.

Eating chocolate can threaten your dog’s life – or just pose a threat of vomit. How to know whether your dog’s chocolate consumption is an emergency, and what to do if it is.

Let’s look at what mites on dogs look like and how to get rid of them.

Canine parvovirus type 2 (also known as CPV, CPV2, or just “parvo”) has been sickening and killing dogs and puppies since 1976, the year...

Did you know that the color and condition of your dog’s gums can give you important clues about her health? Paying attention to these...

Puppies who are born to mothers who have been vaccinated against parvovirus and who have had an ample opportunity to nurse in the first...

What is a reverse sneeze and what causes it?

If dogs can get concussions, how do they happen and what can be done? Let’s explore.

Discover symptoms of a heat cycle and how long, often and what to expect from a dog in heat.