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The Lick of Love: Exploring the Social Significance of Dog Licking The article explores the social significance of dog licking, including its evolutionary origins, communication and bonding purposes, health risks, and ways to address problematic licking behavior....

Helping Dogs Overcome Separation Anxiety: Professional Solutions and At-Home Strategies Seeking Professional Help for Dogs with Severe Separation Anxiety - Learn about the causes and signs of separation anxiety in dogs, and discover the role of professional...

The Canine Smile: Understanding the Vital Link Between Dental Health and Overall Well-being The article discusses the link between dental health and overall well-being in dogs, emphasizing the importance of regular dental care for their longevity and happiness. Dental...

The Ultimate Guide to Successfully Potty Training Your Puppy A Practical Guide to Potty Training a Puppy - Importance of consistent routine, effective tools, and positive reinforcement for successful potty training. Importance of Potty Training for a Puppy's...

Unearthing the Truth: Understanding and Addressing Common Triggers for Dog Digging Understanding Dog Digging Behavior It's essential to comprehend why dogs engage in digging behavior to effectively address and modify this instinctual activity. One common trigger for...

Thanksgiving Food Safety for Dogs: How to Keep Your Furry Friends Safe and Happy Thanksgiving Food Safety for Dogs Thanksgiving is a time of celebration and feasting, but it's important to ensure that our furry friends are kept safe during this holiday season. Dogs...

Doggy Mirth Revealed I’ve often wondered what my pooch thinks when I laugh or find something humorous. There have been times that I’d swear she knows and actually gets the joke of a situation. So I decided to do some research on doggy brains and their level of...

Bridging the Gap; Similarities between canine and human brains Advances in neuroscience and the advent of sophisticated imaging are making it possible to look inside Fido’s brain and the findings may surprise you. A study recently revealed that dogs use the same part...

Grooming is More than a Pretty Face We all want our pups to look (and smell) like a million bucks but did you know that grooming is also important for their overall health and well-being? A health routine that includes grooming ensures that your pooch isn’t harboring...

Diabetes in Dogs (and Cats) is on the Rise Diabetes is a serious disease that afflicts a significant portion of the US population, including its companion pets. In humans alone the numbers are staggering and on the rise. As of May 2015, the Centers for Disease Control...

Obesity Epidemic in Pets As a journalist I started writing about obesity in US citizens more than a decade ago. The topic has been in the mainstream media for at least as long so by now it’s no secret that obesity and morbid obesity adversely affect our overall...

The (Canine) Stuff of Dreams Have you ever wondered while watching Fido twitch, run in place, wag his tail and drool in his sleep what he’s dreaming about? Animal behavior experts have actually been looking into just that. In a story titled Do Dogs Dream? by...

Heartworm and Wintering Mosquitoes Tick-borne and mosquito-transmitted diseases don't take a vacation when the weather turns frigid. And mosquitoes are the exclusive carriers of Heartworm Disease. So how is it conceivable that mosquitoes can survive in NYC, Manhattan,...

Is Singing to Pooch Okay? We’ve all seen the videos, commercials and TV shows featuring dogs singing solo or with their humans. As charming as the act may be, did you ever find yourself wondering if you should sing to your pooch and if he or she might actually enjoy...

MDs and Vets working to promote early detection of Lyme Name a few things you and your pooch have in common. Maybe one of them is sharing walks in the woods on your weekend getaways to Upstate New York or New England. Whatever the venue of these adventures you share,...