Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their dog’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned dog lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From […]
Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See all the winners here
“We didn’t just bring a dog home—we built a life together.” Most people are quietly taught a version of pet ownership that looks like this: early morning walks squeezed in before work, quick potty breaks between meetings, weekend guilt for not doing “enough.” Travel? Your dog stays behind—or becomes an afterthought. We tried that. And […]
Don’t you hate it when you go to feed your dog and realize that you used the last of the food yesterday? Or your resident canine starts scratching like mad, and you can’t remember the last time you gave him flea treatment? And why does this always seem to happen at the most inconvenient times? […]
Airline pet policies are notoriously hard to navigate. The information is scattered across different pages, buried in FAQ sections, and often contradicts what customer service tells you over the phone. One of the most common questions that rarely gets a clear answer upfront: Can you buy an extra seat for your dog? The answer depends […]
“I’ll take a highly trainable, low-shedding lapdog, hold the heart disease and anxiety!” Something I always found amusing was when people would point to their expensive crossbreed and say smugly that their puppy was “the best of both” with the implication being that this Labradoodle (that cost twice as much as either of the parent […]
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their dog’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned dog lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From […]
Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See all the winners here
Finding a tick on your dog can look like a lot of things, depending on when you catch it. Some are engorged and clearly alive. Others are small, dry, and brittle, easy to mistake for a scab or a bit of debris caught in the fur. A dead tick can feel like a relief compared […]
We’re now 3 for 3 in the category of disappointing canine accolades with the French Bulldog being announced as America’s most popular dog breed for the fourth year in a row. From a cropped and docked Doberman taking out the top prize at the Westminster Dog Show in February, to a Clumber Spaniel, whose eyelids […]
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their dog’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned dog lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From […]
Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See all the winners here
Allergies in dogs are more common than most people realize, and they’re genuinely hard to pin down. The immune system overreacts to something harmless, whether it’s pollen, dust mites, a food ingredient, or something in the yard, and the result is a dog that scratches, bites, and rubs their way through the day. Eyes can […]
Still recovering from the disappointment of seeing a docked & cropped dog awarded Westminster Kennel Club’s “Best in Show,” only to be kicked while we’re down by yet another worrying win, this time at the prestigious Royal Kennel Club dog show, Crufts. After showing such promise over the past few years, introducing stricter guidelines for […]
Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See all the winners here
Has your dog ever given you that look? The one where their eyes follow every movement of your hand from plate to mouth. If it’s when you’re eating French fries, and they’re convinced with absolute certainty that fries are meant to be shared, you can tell them that they’re wrong. Not because fries are toxic […]
As more and more people are struggling to make ends meet, a new initiative has been launched to increase access to emergency veterinary care. And with $25,000 in initial donations to three national charities, the AKC Humane Fund assures us that this is just the beginning. The AKC Humane Fund is a not-for-profit organization dedicated […]
As the ground thaws and garden plans begin, many dog parents start rethinking their containment setup. Maybe you’re upgrading your landscaping. Maybe you’re moving. Or maybe your dog has made it clear that digging under the fence is their favorite hobby. If you’ve searched “best dog fence,” “GPS dog fence reviews,” or “verified dog fence […]
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their dog’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned dog lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From […]
The instinct when something lands on your rug is often to scrub it out fast. For wool, that instinct will make things significantly worse. Wool fibers are delicate, and scrubbing doesn’t just push the stain deeper; it can permanently damage the rug itself. If you’ve got an expensive wool rug and a dog with an […]
The one question vets hate hearing as they ultrasound expectant canine mothers is “how many puppies are there?” The reason is that, on ultrasound, this can be very difficult to accurately measure, particularly if the litter is a large one. It’s not uncommon for breeders to count their ‘chickens’ before they’ve hatched, and it can […]
Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See all the winners here
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their dog’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned dog lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From […]
Dog urine and everything nice have a complicated relationship. One thrives, the other suffers, and if you’re reading this, you already know which one is winning at your place. Whether the culprit is your own dog or maybe one that belongs to someone three houses down, going into your yard, the fix doesn’t have to […]
When it comes to caring for our dogs, certain things simply come with the territory, like feeding, exercising, training, and grooming. We don’t expect to be paid for these responsibilities – a happy, healthy dog is its own reward! But what if you could earn points just for providing your pooch with what they need? […]
Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See all the winners here
Your dog is staring at you. They’ve paced between the door and the couch. They’ve sighed dramatically from their bed. The message is clear: they’re bored, and it’s your responsibility to solve it. A bored dog doesn’t just sulk. They may chew furniture, bark excessively, dig up the yard, or find creative ways to destroy […]
Earlier this month, the Royal Kennel Club in the UK sparked controversy when it quietly announced that, in addition to the Bulldog, French Bulldog, and Pug, 14 additional breeds would now be included in the expansion of its Respiratory Function Grading Scheme (RFGS), in partnership with the University of Cambridge.1 Whilst Kennel Clubs in the […]
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their dog’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned dog lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From […]
Does your dog sound like a grumpy old man? They let out a dramatic groan every time they lie down. It sounds exactly like you after a long day at work, complete with the heavy sigh and the sense that gravity is personally attacking them. Sometimes it’s adorable. Sometimes it’s concerning. The question is: should […]