Category Archives: Dog

Mike’s dog Jack went missing three years ago, but he never gave up hope of reuniting with his furry best buddy. He spent every waking second looking for him and posting flyers. Despite his optimism, the time he spent without Jack was gloomy. “I haven’t been the same since I lost him,” Mike explained. “We […]

A teenage boy is responsible for saving an elderly dog from drowning when the two happened to be visiting the same area of Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth, Connecticut, at the same time. An elderly 15-year-old black lab named Casey, went for a swim in the pond. Casey soon became disoriented, fatigued and unable […]

No People Food by Alice Chan This submitted article first appeared on DogHeirs in 2013. It’s been a while since I have sat down to write and in part, the reason has been that I was digesting the news that my dearly beloved companion of 12 years, Hector, who has long played a lead role […]

Illnesses involving the ear represent one of the most common reasons that guardians take their dogs to veterinarians. Accordingly, cleaning your dog’s ears regularly is a key part in keeping your dog healthy. Canine ears that are well-looked after are clean, odor-free, pale pink in color and minimal accumulation of wax. By checking your dog’s […]

Every pet parent loves to see their dog run in grass. However, there are some wild grasses that dogs should stay away from. Foxtails are grasses with seed awns that are extremely dangerous to dogs. That’s because the awns on foxtails are barbed, razor-sharp needles, designed to burrow into the ground with the seed. However, […]

Ticks are a major problem for both pets and humans because of the dangerous diseases they carry and transmit. Even when you take precautions (such as using tick preventative products), you may still find a tick on your dog or cat (or other household pet). A tick bite is typically seen as a bump or […]

A bartender with a sick dog got an unexpected and amazing gesture of support from a stranger. Christina Summitt has a paw-print tattoo on her wrist which often leads to conversations with people about dogs. She has a dog of her own named Tucker, a Great-Dane/Labrador Mix, and volunteers with a pit bull rescue group. […]

Snacking on vegetables and fruits is not only healthy for humans it’s great for dogs too. Eating vegetables and fruits has much of the same benefits to dogs as they do for humans (extra vitamins and minerals!). However, dogs do have different digestive systems than ours so not every fruit and vegetable is good for […]

When winter arrives, preparations are made to homes, vehicles, and personal clothing to adapt to the colder temperatures and winter weather. This is also the time to take additional precautions to keep our dogs safe and healthy during the winter and holiday season. Even the most well-looked after dogs can fall victim to injuries from harsh […]

There is sometimes a fair bit of confusion and misinformation surrounding the question of whether or not to shave a dog’s coat in the summer in order to keep him/her cool. The decision to shave your will depend on several key factors, such as what type of fur your dog has, your lifestyle, and what […]