How to Do a Health Check at Home: Dr. Karyn’s Tips & Checklist
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Recently I was working on a Dogster article called “How Do I Know If My Dog Is Healthy?” and it made me think about the examination I perform when I’m giving a dog a basic health check. And then I thought back to Covid lockdowns, and how we were often relying on...
Dogster Photo Contest: Dogs of the Week Winners (December 5, 2024)
Click to Skip Ahead This Week’s Winner Name: Yogi Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Fun Fact: Yogi is 9 this year and he has slowed down a lot this past year, but Yogi is energetic, loyal, intelligent, funny, loves driving his freight liner truck around. Yogi loves to smile , but lately he has become depressed because he had to have some teeth removed they were loose, and now his smile isn’t at beautiful as it was, but I keep telling him no smile is ugly, you are still one of a kind and absolutely my bestie and you are gorgeous regardless...
Can Dogs Eat Vegetables? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts, Safe Options & Benefits
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead Domestication has profoundly affected our canine companions. They have gone from carnivorous predators to pampered pets. Roughly 95% consider them members of their families. That’s huge for an animal we once considered a competitor. The gray wolf is the closest ancestor to the one these species diverged from 27,000 years ago. Despite millennia of selective breeding, dogs remain facultative...
BarkBox Subscription Review 2024: Keeping Your Dog Excited Month After Month
Click to Skip Ahead Our Final Verdict We give BarkBox a rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars. Quality: 5/5 Variety: 5/5 Ingredients: 5/5 Customization: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Theme: 4.9/5 Subscriptions are a big part of our everyday life – from streaming services to ready-to-make meals delivered to our front doors. These products make our busy lives a lot easier, coming to us instead of us coming to them. So why not do a subscription service for the most important member of your family – Fido! BarkBox is a popular subscription service for your...
SwiftPaws Flirt Pole Review 2024: The Ultimate Toy to Exercise Your Pup
Click to Skip Ahead Our Final Verdict We give the Flirt Pole a rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars. Quality: 5/5 Usability: 5/5 Durability: 5/5 Value: 4.8/5 If you have a high-energy dog, finding an effective way to exercise them can be a challenge, especially if you have a small backyard or don’t have time for a long walk. While a few games of fetch can be helpful, most active pups need strenuous exercise to keep them happy and healthy. That’s where SwiftPaws’ Flirt Pole comes in. SwiftPaws is a lifestyle brand that sells...
Hyaflex™ PRO Complete Joint Care Liquid Review 2024: Our Hands-On Test
Click to Skip Ahead Our Final Verdict We give Hyalogic Hyaflex™ PRO Complete Joint Care Liquid a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Effectiveness: 4.9/5 Ease of Use: 4.8/5 Ingredients: 4.8/5 Value: 4.7/5 When it comes to protecting your aging dog’s joints, you probably already know all about glucosamine and MSM. But did you know that there is more you can do to keep those old joints in top shape? Hyaluronic acid is an important but lesser-known factor in joint health. Unfortunately, as dogs age, their bodies produce less and less of...
Sausage Party: Adding a Second Dachshund to the Mix
Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every Wednesday, we share a story from one of our Dogsters. This week is about Meagan and her dynamic duo of dachshunds, Draper and Rue. When we first brought Draper home in early 2020, we were already toying with the idea of getting him a companion. After all, two dachshunds are better than one, right? From everything we had read, Doxies seemed to have an unspoken bond with their own kind—maybe it’s something about the shared experience of having legs barely longer than a ruler. But...
An Emotional Reunion of Ssg. May and Hero Military K-9 Yyacob Thanks to American Humane
Click to Skip Ahead Thanksgiving 2024 may be over, but the bond between U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Payton May and his retired military working dog Yyacob is forever. On Monday November 26, 2024, American Humane orchestrated a touching reunion in San Antonio, Texas, between Yyacob, an eight-year-old Belgian Malinois, and his former handler, Ssg. May. After two and a half years apart, the duo, who served together in Iraq, were finally back together, just in time for Thanksgiving—something the two of them are beyond grateful for. Military...
How Old Is 11 in Dog Years? Vet-Approved Guide to Each Size of a Dog
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead Many people think that a 1-year-old dog is equivalent to a 7-year-old human. That figure is an oversimplification and not quite accurate. Depending on the animal’s size and other variables, an 11-year-old dog would be roughly 60 to 86 years old, depending on things like breed and size. If that seems out of line, remember that our canine companions have much shorter lifespans than we do. After...
15 Rules of Dog Park Etiquette: Vet-Approved Guide
Dog parks are a great way to let your dog have outdoor fun, get socialization time with other pups, and form a better bond with you. However, before you head out, these 15 rules will help you and your dog stay safe, keep the dog park nice and tidy, and ensure that all guests enjoy their time there equally. You should have a basic knowledge of these expectations before you go, for the best possible experience. What You Should Bring Poop bags Fresh water (if the park does not have its own) Collapsible water bowl Proper identification for your...
