Whole Dog Journal reviews dog food, dog toys, and dog health and care products, and also teaches positive dog training methods.

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

Each of us has, at some point, wandered into a room and realized that we've forgotten why we've gone there. When that happens, chances...

You've probably heard about people who wash their hands repeatedly until the skin wears off, who pull out their hair until they're bald, or...

Ice cream, of course, contains milk. And just like humans, some dogs (not all) are lactose-intolerant. If you feed milk to a lactose-intolerant dog, he may experience diarrhea, painful gas, or vomiting. Of course, ice cream is a treat, not a diet staple, so start by giving your dog no more than a spoonful, and wait for a day to see if he has any negative response to the frozen dessert. As long as he does not, he should be able to enjoy a prudent amount as an occasional treat.

When we first adopt that pudgy puppy, or spring that delinquent adolescent canine out of a shelter, our new dog’s senior years and final...

A regular sneeze is when air is forcefully exhaled through the nose, often as a single event but sometimes as several sneezes in rapid...

Do female dogs have periods? No, dogs do not have periods. During one stage of the dog's reproductive cycle there is a bloody vaginal discharge that superficially resembles a period.

Some dogs are prone to vomiting either first thing in the morning or in the wee hours of the night. It’s usually just a...

Deaf dogs are just as capable of learning as hearing dogs, and training any dog takes consistency, time, and patience. The hardest part is remembering to change your behavior and not rely on your voice!

Dog dental work is expensive, so it’s best to stay on top of your dog’s oral hygiene from the get-go to save yourself costly...

There are several other diseases that share symptoms with acute kidney injury. Your dog should be evaluated by your veterinarian immediately if he is showing the symptoms of acute renal failure.

Adding a new dog to the family is an exciting time. It also has the potential to be a little stressful, especially as everyone is getting to know each other, or when you’re welcoming an older dog rather than a puppy.

With prices rising, homemade dog toys can be a fun way to spoil your dog on a budget. From cardboard rolls to elaborate snuffle...

Knuckling in dogs is a condition where a dog walks or stands on the top of their paws instead of placing their pads on the ground. Knuckling results in the paw folding under when the dog walks.

Pale gums in dogs can be a symptom of anemia or blood loss, but there are other causes as well.