Dogster Photo Contest: Dogs of the Week Winners (Feb 06, 2025)
Click to Skip Ahead This Week’s Winner Name: Gabby Breed: Labrador Retriever Fun Fact: Gabby is our sweet Labrador who is 14 yrs old. We did not think she would make it to 14 due to being born with hip dysplasia and being on join supplements all her life. She is one of three labs we have and definitely the boss of the house. She has quite the personality and is very sassy. She does what she wants and that is it. Cutest Name: Poppy Breed: Dutch Smoushond Fun Fact: Poppy is a 6 year old male rescue. He and his 7 litter mates were homeless...
Holistic Palliative Care for Dogs
Animal Wellness is North America’s top natural health and lifestyle magazine for dogs and cats, with a readership of over one million every year. AW features articles by some of the most renowned experts in the pet industry, with topics ranging from diet and health related issues, to articles on training, fitness and emotional well being. Source: Animal Wellness...
Are Hyenas Dogs? Our Vet Explains
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead When you take a look at a hyena, it would be easy to imagine that they’re related to dogs. With their upright ears, loping gait, and social behavior, they seem to share many canine characteristics. However, you might be surprised to learn that hyenas are not closely related to dogs at all, and if anything, are more closely related to cats, though, they are not cats. In fact, the closest...
Webcast: Can trauma-informed care support behavior modification efforts for dogs?
Maddie’s® Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. Join us on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 12PM PT/3PM ET for “Can Trauma-Informed Care Support Behavior Modification Efforts for Dogs?” Claire Corridan, BVMSPhD, MRCVS will present. This talk explores the aspects of Trauma-Informed Care for humans which might be applied in dogs, focusing on the assessment of shelter dogs or those presented for problematic behaviors, and the potential for protecting...
A Digital Version of Your Dog
Animal Wellness is North America’s top natural health and lifestyle magazine for dogs and cats, with a readership of over one million every year. AW features articles by some of the most renowned experts in the pet industry, with topics ranging from diet and health related issues, to articles on training, fitness and emotional well being. Source: Animal Wellness...
Dogs and the Big Bad Stairs: Gizmo Conquers His Fears
Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every Wednesday, we share a story from one of our Dogsters. This week is about Kate & Gizmo, her scruffy Pug mix. The last time you heard from me, I told you about all of the games Gizmo and I play at his mealtimes. One of those games, the scavenger hunt, heavily uses the stairs as a tricky kibble hiding place. Gizmo delicately picks his way up and down the stairs, thoroughly checking each step like some kind of detective-slash-blood hound-slash-rock climber. But it wasn’t always like...
Say Hello to a Natural 30-Day Hot Spot Treatment* for Dogs and Cats—A Solution that Works from the Inside Out!
Put away the steroids and pharmaceuticals—there’s finally a better way to treat hot spots in dogs and cats! Find out how glyconutrients are the secret to a natural 30-day hot spot treatment that can bring relief in as little as 30 days! Hot spots in dogs and cats are frustrating and challenging to treat. What’s more, traditional treatments like antibiotics and steroids have harsh side effects. But what if there was a natural alternative? Luckily, a brand new glyconutrient-based solution from a Japanese pet product company...
Kevin Costner Sings the Praises of Vets and Helps Raise Money for Pets Affected by the California Wildfires
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » At this year’s VMX, the world’s premier veterinary expo in Orland, FL, the critically acclaimed star and director of Dances With Wolves, Field of Dreams, and television’s Yellowstone gave an emotional speech to the people of the veterinary world who have touched the lives of hearts of billions of people around the world, including his own. As a talented actor, Kevin Costner undoubtedly could have...
Managing Fatty Liver Disease in Cats
Fatty liver disease, or hepatic lipidosis, is a serious condition that can severely impact a cat’s health if not managed properly. Effective management of this disease involves a combination of dietary changes, veterinary care, and monitoring. Nutritional Requirements Key Nutritional Components Managing a cat’s diet is critical for supporting liver function. A high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet helps repair liver damage and maintain muscle mass. Cats require easily digestible protein sources to minimize the workload on the liver....
Special webcast: How much do you know about bird flu?
You probably have seen recent news about cats infected by H5N1 avian influenza virus. Join us on Tuesday, February 11 at 12PM PT/3PM ET for the webcast, “How Much Do You Know About Bird Flu?” hosted by Drs. Cynda Crawford and Julie Levy. Can this virus spread from cat-to-cat? Can cats spread infection to people? What is the risk for infected cats entering shelters, TNR clinics and community clinics? Drs. Crawford and Levy will talk about risk factors for H5N1 avian influenza infection of cats in outdoor and indoor settings; risk...
