The most common form of deafness in dogs is known as age-related hearing loss. Most dogs experience some degree of ...

Dogs can be going through a ruff time, too. Studies have shown a dog’s brain is similar to that of a human’s, and in the 1980s, Dr. Nicholas Dodman of the School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts ...

Spinning is not only fun to train, but also provides your dog with a mini workout, being that it exercises a dog’s core and ...

Dog owners need to be prepared for all kinds of emergencies. In these situations, it's crucial to know the answers to important questions, such as: What colour should your dog's mucous membranes be?

A veterinarian shares expert tips on how to safely introduce your dog or cat to a new baby. Learn essential steps for ...

Joan Merriam lives in Nevada City with her new golden retriever Frankie, her Maine coon cat Indy, and the infinite spirits of her beloved goldens Joey and Casey. You can reach Joan at ...

Q: My 2½-year-old Aussie loves to play with other dogs, but she is too rude and jumps all over them, ending in fighting and me pulling her off the other dog. This routine is becoming her habit. We ...

Meera Pal is a Northern California-based writer with a background in journalism and books. She covers pets, real estate, tech, and everything in between. You can follow her on Twitter @Meerakat Kelly ...

As someone who grew up with a black Lab-Springer Spaniel mix who barked constantly, I can tell you that endless barking isn’t an ideal quality, especially if you have neighbors. Since then, I’ve ...

Humans have a long history of reshaping their canine companions, which evolved from ancient wolves. At least 10,000 years ago, Arctic peoples were using selective breeding to create sled dogs, ...

Every dog has its day, but some dogs get more days than others. Toy poodles can live 18 years or more, while the average Great Dane is lucky to live half that long. This large discrepancy in the life ...

Any doting dog parent wants to be their dog's favorite person. After all, you love your dog, spoil them with toys, food and ...