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Heartworms might more accurately be called heart-and-lung-worms; these life-threatening parasites are almost as frequently found in the lungs of infected dogs as their hearts. But perhaps the term also references the owners of infected dogs, because when we learn our beloved dog has been diagnosed with these horrid parasites, our hearts are very much affected, if only figuratively. Treatment for heartworm can be risky, expensive, and inconvenient – altogether, quite a source of fear and anxiety for dog owners. The more information you have before initiating treatment, though, the better you will be able to support your dog through the process.

Who hasn't heard of CoQ10? A powerful antioxidant, coenzyme Q10 is one of America's most popular supplements. Literally every cell of the body contains CoQ10. In fact, its other name is ubiquinone, reflecting its widespread distribution in the body. CoQ10 is most concentrated in the mitochondria, the portion of cells that produce energy. The heart and liver contain more mitochondria per cell than other body parts and thus contain the most CoQ10.

In the April 2020 issue, we published an article by WDJ Training Editor Pat Miller, CCBC-KA, CPDT-KA, about fostering dogs and puppies. Pat has...

Usually, when I foster, I choose a smart and cute wayward adolescent who needs some training and guidance, and I actively participate in the search for an appropriate home for the dog, and then provide guidance and advice to the new owner. Or, I foster a litter of puppies who are going to be adopted lickety-split. Either way, I usually feel great about the whole thing - getting to help a dog become more likely to succeed in his or her happy new home. Today, though, I'm sort of miserable and sad.As you may have read here before, my most recent fostering project is a heartworm-positive mama hound and her seven puppies. The puppies, as ever, are going to fly off the shelves - that is, they are certain to elicit an ample number of applications from the website of the coonhound rescue responsible for taking on the whole mess and finding the family appropriate homes. But the mama - who is going to take the mother hound?

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Many dogs have their epileptic seizures under good control and lead reasonably normal lives. Until they don’t. Some dogs never really get their seizures...

Grain-inclusive dog food refers to diets that include grains such as rice, barley, oats, corn, or wheat as part of the carbohydrate and nutrient...

Many dog owners would do anything for their dogs. They buy the best food, invest in training, shower them with affection, and purchase the latest and greatest enrichment toys. Yet some of these dogs may spend parts of their days in a low-level state of stress.

Dogs have a sweet tooth, just like their human companions. With functional sweet taste receptors on their tongues, dogs prefer sugary foods when they’re available. Just as in humans, sugars and starches (carbohydrates that the digestive tract quickly converts to sugar) cause canine blood glucose levels to rise.

Dogs can develop congestion just like humans do, resulting in snuffling, snorting, and loud breathing. Dog congestion has many potential causes, and treatment will depend on what sort of infection or illness your dog has.

At some point in our life with dogs, many of us may have wanted to find out more about our furry friends and ordered...

When it comes to salt, our dogs aren’t that much different from us. Just as we need sodium in our diets for maintaining a...