Pack the car and buckle up the pup: dog friendly road trip tips for Labor Day weekend, covering practice drives, rest stops, and a smart packing list.
An Ohio state trooper rescued a puppy abandoned in a crate at a highway rest stop. The pup is safe now, and here is what to do if you find an abandoned dog.
Face-to-face greetings are the fastest way to botch a dog introduction. A parallel walk on neutral ground lets new dogs meet calmly. Here is the step by step.
Scent detection dogs at Penn Vet identified hemangiosarcoma in blood samples with 70 percent accuracy. Here is why that could mean earlier detection for dogs.
Mabel learned 'leave it' so well that one night she refused to touch her dinner bowl until I said the magic word. Six minutes of staring at that bowl. Worth it.
A deaf dog named Sweetie survived catastrophic floods in Nepal and was reunited with her owner days later. Her story is a survival reminder for dog owners.
Caffeine is toxic to dogs and even decaf carries risk. Learn the signs of caffeine poisoning, why coffee grounds are worse, and when to call your vet.
New dog diabetes guidelines from the AAHA give vets a clearer roadmap for diagnosis, monitoring, and diet. Here is what the 2026 update means for owners.
Sudden sounds make dogs jump and it's not just skittishness. Learn what the startle response is, how to wake your dog safely, and how to reduce the fear.
A free dog walking challenge in the MapMyWalk app runs through September 27. Here is how to join and why regular walks matter for older dogs and their joints.
Can dogs eat eggplant? Yes, in moderation, when peeled and cooked. Here is how to serve it safely and why treat portion size still matters for your dog.
New evidence-based first aid guidelines for dogs cover heatstroke, choking, burns, and severe bleeding. Here is what owners should know before the vet visit.
Six dogs caught mid-yawn, tongue out, and in full silly grin mode this week. Proof that the best faces are the ones they never meant to make. Behold the derp.
A golden retriever named Chip is outraged that his baby brother gets a bathroom exception. What new-baby jealousy looks like and how to handle it at home.
Ginger Spice waited 1,010 days in a shelter before a volunteer took her to see her first sunset. Why long-stay shelter dogs deserve a second look from adopters.
Bonded shelter dogs Dior and Smokey lost their family and now face separation. Learn why adopting a bonded pair together matters for both dogs' well-being.
Dogs and humans share blood markers of aging, a new Dog Aging Project study finds. Here's what the longevity research means for your dog's care.
Northwest Naturals recalls raw chicken pet food over Salmonella and Listeria risk. Check lots B-19 and B-5, stop feeding affected bags, and watch for symptoms.