A tiny dog’s owner thought she was dead, but when Riverside County Department of Animal Services arrived they found the dog severely matted and infested with maggots. The California animal shelter was initially contacted by the dog’s owner, who called the agency to have them retrieve his “dead” 8-year-old Lhasa Apso. But when officers arrived…
Dogs are such common victims of some tick species that the ticks have the word ‘dog’ in their name. Ticks carry many blood-borne diseases, transmitted when they attach to the host’s skin and staying attached until they’ve filled their bodies with blood. When ticks first attach, they are almost impossible to find in a heavily…
Mary Ray has been a staple on the dog dancing circuit for decades, but at this year’s Crufts, it was announced that this would be her last performance ever at the event where she gave birth to heelwork to music. The British professional dog trainer is credited with creating the dog sport – heelwork to…
The family of a puppy who died during a flight is speaking out against the airline responsible. The 10-month-old French Bulldog died after a flight attendant forced the family to put the dog in an overhead compartment. 11-year-old Sophia Ceballos, her mother Catalina Robledo, and her two-month-old brother were on the United Airlines flight with…
The Easter holidays is a great time for children to enjoy activities filled with surprise Easter egg hunts and chocolatey treats. As fun as Easter weekend can be for the youngsters, it’s also a time for pet parents to be vigilant that their dogs do not get accidentally poisoned by chocolate. Veterinarians say that the…
When you go fishing, or you purchase a raw salmon, think twice before sharing it with your dog. Salmon Poisoning Disease (or fish disease) is a rare, but potentially fatal condition seen in dogs that eat certain types of raw fish. Salmon (salmonid fish) and other anadromous fish (fish that swim upstream in freshwater to…
Not all dogs rescued from terrible situations rehabilitate at the same rate. Some feral dogs might take a year or two before they will trust you enough to even get close. This is the case with Sheba. Sheba was saved by Dogs Deserve Better from Olympic Animal Sanctuary, an animal rescue that came under scrutiny…
For the third year in a row, Skiffle and Lucy Creek have won the Freestyle Heelwork to Music Competition at Crufts, the largest dog show in the UK, and you are about to see why. Heelwork to music is a dog sport similar to musical canine freestyle and involves intricate moves. In freestyle routines demonstrates…
If you want to bond more with your dog, try “dog speak”. Scientists have found that the way we speak to our dogs is important in relationship-building, similar to the way “baby-talk” is to bonding between a baby and an adult. Researchers from the University of York wanted to test whether speaking to dogs in…
Teaching your dog to come when called is one of the most important things you can train your dog to do, for their safety and for the safety of others. A dog’s response to the come command (commonly called a “recall”) is an essential tool for every dog parent. Whether you are having fun at…
Cookie Dough the Shar Pei was rescued by Vet Ranch after the dog was left at a shelter in very poor shape. The dog had a skin infection and ulcers in her eyes and she had been used as a breeding dog at a puppy mill. Cookie Dough couldn’t see and was likely blind her…
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made via these links. It’s something every pet parent dreads. Their dog getting skunked. The pungent musk can stick on your dog for weeks, months and even up to a year, if it’s not dealt with…