Why “Just Exercise Them More” Is Bad Puppy Advice

If there is one piece of puppy advice almost everyone hears, it is this: "Walk them more." "Play with them more." "Keep them busy so they do not get into trouble." It sounds reasonable. Responsible...

Why Your Healthy Dog Will Struggle to Walk in 5 Years

The joint damage is happening right now. You're just not paying attention yet. Here's something most dog owners don't think about until it's way too late: joint health. We'll spend three hours rese...

That Lump on Your Dog Probably Isn't Cancer (But Check It Anyway)

Most lumps are harmless fatty tumors. The problem? You can't know that without testing. You're petting your dog and BAM - there's a lump that definitely wasn't there last week. Cue the 11 PM Google...

What 'Preventative Care' Actually Means for Dogs

Spoiler: It's not just yearly shots and hoping for the best. If you've spent any time in dog parent circles, online or at the park, you've heard the term "preventative care" thrown around like it's...

Your Dog Isn’t Being Dramatic

She's just fluent in a language you haven't learned yet. You know that look your dog gives you when you're eating a sandwich? The one where they sit perfectly still, ears slightly back, eyes boring...

Common Hip and Joint Problems in Dogs & What You Can Do About It

Like humans, dogs can also suffer from a host of conditions that affect their joints, causing pain and worse, immobility. Joint problems in canines can begin at any age and occur in any breed altho...

Could Your Dog's Bad Breath Be a Sign of Illness?

A lot of the time, the cause of a dog’s stinky breath simply is poor dental hygiene or food stuck in between the teeth but sometimes, that funky, unusual, or downright nasty smell could be a sign o...

Why Is My Dog Limping? 16 Common Causes of Limping or Lameness in Dogs

Seeing your dog struggle to walk, hopping or dragging one leg, can be slightly worrisome or downright alarming. A dog limp or lameness can manifest itself in different ways. Some dogs with a limp a...

Bad Breath in Dogs: Common Causes and What to Do About It

Doggy kisses are awesome but doggy breath is not. Every dog parent we know has experienced being hit by an unexpected wave of hot and stinky breath while getting cozy with their pooch. So what caus...