It’s a good bet dog racing may end
The greyhound race has followed the same pattern for almost a century. With a metallic screech the lure sets off, and eight dogs burst onto the track in chase. A half-minute later, the explosion of speed leaves a trail of sand, cigarette butts and torn betting slips...
11 Surprising Foods Your Dog Can Actually Eat
If you have a dog, you know that most are basically living, breathing vacuums. If there's food on the floor, your dog is trying to eat it. As a result, many dog owners often focus on the things that we know dogs can't eat, like onions, chocolate, grapes, gum, etc. But...
How to Keep You Dog Safe During a Grooming Session
It is important to keep your pets groomed so their skin and fur stays healthy. It also important to make sure your pooch stays safe during these routine grooming sessions. PEOPLE Pet Vet Dr. Evan Antin is here with a few tips on how to make this doggie must-do...
How dangerous is a dog lick or dog bite? Here’s what you need to know
A South Milwaukee woman died, a West Bend man had parts of his limbs amputated and a 3-year-old Grant County boy had fingers and toes amputated. Each had infections traceable to a bacteria in dog salvia, capnocytophaga. The public, including the legion of dog owners,...
Bush’s Baked Beans Will Continue to Feature Duke the Dog in Ads
Sharp-eyed television watchers may be confused about Duke, the dog featured in the humorous ad campaign for Bush’s Baked Beans. A golden retriever named Sam, one of several dogs who played Duke in the company's television commercials, passed away June 27. He had been...
Why does my pup suddenly race around like a crazy dog?
Ever wonder why your dog sometimes seems to go a little nuts, racing around the house or yard with a huge smile on his muzzle? If you were worried about this behavior, don’t be. It’s normal in dogs. In popular terms, it’s called “the zoomies.” In technical parlance,...
Is your dog lying to other dogs about its size?
Don’t mess with me! That’s the signal small dogs seem to be sending when they pee on things, according to a new study. Researchers have found that the smaller a pooch is, the higher it lifts its leg to mark lamp posts, trees, and other objects—and these exaggerated...
CBD doggie treats are selling like hotcakes
Earlier this year, BarkShop became the first online retailer to sell CBD dog products, which are designed to help ease your doggo's anxiety. These kinds of products are made from hemp and don't include the psychoactive chemical THC, so don't worry — your dog won't get...
Study: Your dog not only loves you, it will try to save your life
An assistant professor at a Wisconsin college is getting national attention for the research she just published about a dog's empathy for its owner. The idea came to Ripon College's Julia Meyers-Manor when her collie tried to save her mom from a pile of pillows when...
Dog heart disease linked to grain-free food, FDA says
Dogs fed "grain free" food based on peas, lentils or potatoes are developing an unusual condition that can cause an enlarged heart, the Food and Drug Administration warned Thursday. The condition, called canine dilated cardiomyopathy, is more common in certain breeds,...