by Sara Wooten, DVMReviewed by Jennifer Coates, DVMProper identification will greatly improve your dog’s chances of returning home if they ever get lost. Dogs should always wear a collar and ID tag with your current contact information.However, even the best dog...
by Molly Price, DVMPuppies and dogs encounter new and exciting challenges around every corner: unfamiliar people, new animals, new places, and changes to their routine (such as changes in your work schedule, a move to a new home, or a visit to the boarding kennel).It...
They can provide social, physical, mental and emotional boosts!There are very good reasons for people to get a pet — and not just because animals are cute!Animals are “so much more than pets,” says Molly Gross, CCLS, a certified child life specialist and facility dog...
by Jennifer Coates, DVMby Rhiannon Koehler, DVMA limping dog is reluctant to put weight on one or more legs, usually due to pain. As a result, they have more difficulty walking. Seeing your dog limping can be scary and concerning.Limping may be short-lived—sometimes a...
Each year our experts at ASPCA Poison Control see a rise in cases around February 14, many involving chocolate or lilies. Valentine’s Day can be as much fun for pets as it is for humans — as long as dangerous items are kept out of paws’ reach!Forbidden Chocolates and...
by Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz From double to single, long to hairless, and curly to wiry, dogs’ coats come in different textures, lengths, and colors. But what exactly are double-coated dogs?Defining Double-Coated DogsDouble-coated dog breeds have coats made up of two...
