Dogs are famously known as ‘man’s best friend’ largely due to their unwavering loyalty. This loyalty stems from a complex mix of behavioral and biological factors that have evolved over the thousands of years dogs have been domesticated. From their pack animal origins, dependency on humans for survival, to their ability to form emotional bonds,…
Dog lift harnesses can help your pet with a wide range of mobility issues. Support harnesses are designed to help senior dogs with joint pain, assist injured pets in staying mobile, and give paralyzed pets the support they need to reduce pressure on their back legs. A lifting harness is a tool that every paralyzed…
Yvonne Villasenor Yvonne Villasenor is a freelance journalist and lifelong animal lover based in Orange County, California. Her work has been featured in The Los Angeles Times, Daily Paws, This Dog’s Life, among others. When not writing, Yvonne enjoys lounging with her precious pets, exploring Southern California and watching funny animal videos. You can contact…
A dog from Pennsylvania receives a $2000 reward for helping the police locate the escaped convict, Michael Burham, on Saturday, July 15. The dog, named Tucker, received his cash reward during a news conference by the Warren Crime Stoppers on his owners’, Ron and Cindy Ecklund, Warren County, Pennsylvania home on Tuesday, July 18. Burham…
What’s in a cat’s name? And how do the most eccentric kitties tell their humans what to name them? From Edgar Allen Paw to Jean Clawed Van Damme, our friends at Nationwide have compiled a hall of fame of great pet names from their members over the years, and they’ve shared the stories behind this…
When a friend visits your house, your dog should feel comfortable enough to greet them in a friendly manner, or at least feel indifferent about their arrival. But that’s not the reality for some cautious canines. For dogs who are afraid of people, a visitor dropping by can stir up their “stranger danger” senses, causing…
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » A certain amount of licking is considered acceptable grooming behavior in the dog world. Dogs generally lick themselves as routine cleaning or to clean wounds. For instance, both male and female dogs may lick their genitalia after urinating to…
Whether your pet was born blind or lost its vision later in life, it can still live an active lifestyle. Although a blind pet may have lost one of their senses, your pet can become more in tune with its other senses, such as hearing and sense of smell. Lean into your dog’s strengths and…
How are all our furriest friends spending their summers? They’re making splashes in the pool, chomping down on yogurt-berry pupsicles, and showing off their most festive 4th of July outfits! Thank you to all our readers for sharing your pups’ photos with us. We’re showing them off on our Dogster social media pages – check…
Officers from the Toronto Police Services (TPS) gathered on the morning of July 27 to honor their fallen four-legged comrade, K-9 Bingo, who died in the line of duty. The two-year-old German Shepherd was shot and killed on Tuesday, July 25, when officers tried to arrest a 44-year-old armed man for murder. The Special Investigations…