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My Dog Won't Poop! When Dog Constipation Gets Your Dog Down (But Not Out)

Canine constipation is just what it sounds like: Your dog can't poop. Or your dog won't poop. Or your dog struggles to poop. And you don't really know (or care...

Acid Reflux In Dogs: Why Dog Heartburn Rubs Fido The Wrong Way

Canine Acid Reflux, or dog heartburn is really the same that it is in humans. It's where the stomach acid in your stomach (or your dog's stomach) flows back through...

Stinky Dog Breath: Why Does My Dog's Breath Smell Like Poop?

Let's be real. Best friends as they may be, dogs do gross things. They like to eat cat poop as if it's a dessert, they have no issues going through...

Dog Vomit: What's Making Your Dog Throw Up?

Dog Vomit: Is It Always A Bad Thing When Your Dog Throws Up? In short form? No, it is not always a bad thing when your dog throws up. In...

Dog Diarrhea: Make It All Go Away!

Let’s just be real for a minute. When your dog has diarrhea, it’s just a crap situation for everyone. Pun totally intended. Because when your dog has diarrhea, what else...

Dog Farting: When Your Gassy Dog Makes You Cry

Because no one loves having a gassy dog. It’s not the best, and it’s also a sign that your dog’s gut health may be in trouble. Aside from Walter The...

Consistent & Regular Bowel Movements In Dogs: How Much Should My Dog Poop?

It’s the age-old question: How much should my dog poop? Okay, maybe it’s not an age-old question, but it’s one dog parents often have. Not only that, we also want to...

Intestinal Malabsorption In Dogs: Is My Dog Absorbing Nutrients Appropriately?

What is nutrient absorption in dogs? Canine nutrient absorption is just what it sounds like--it’s the absorption of nutrients from the food you give your dog. Every dog food is made to...

Signs of Dysbiosis In Dogs: Does Your Dog Have Leaky Gut?

Leaky gut, or dysbiosis, is a term you may hear a bit more about these days in humans, as more and more physical conditions are connected to it. But what...

Is it Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Inflammatory Bowel Disease That’s Upsetting Your Dog’s Tummy?

If your dog has an upset stomach, odds are you know it. In fact, pretty much anyone around you knows it, as your dog’s butt is stinky and they may...

Pet Poison Prevention: What You Need To Know In An Emergency

March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month, and this week is Pet Poison Prevention Week. When it comes to your furry best friend, there’s definitely information you need to know...

Stay (Home)! How To Find A Pet Sitter For Your Dog

It’s Professional Pet Sitters Week and we need to take a minute to thank ALL the excellent pet sitters out there who watch our beloved furry friends when we (gasp)...

Bringing New Meaning To “Fetch”: If Pets Had Opposable Thumbs Day

March 3 is If Pets Had Opposable Thumbs Day. Yes, it’s a real thing, and a fun thing too. (PS--Opposoble thumbs can turn back and allow you to grip and tear...

Healthy Dog Treats You Can Make At Home

Did you know that February 23rd is International Dog Biscuit Day? It is, and all across the globe, doggos are celebrating this all-important day because: TREAT! But what makes a healthy...

Dogs Eating Poop: Does Your Pooch Kiss You With That Mouth?

We love our dogs. And we love when they’re snuggly and cuddly and they drool all over us with their affection. Well, maybe a little less slobber wouldn’t be so...

Dog High Blood Pressure: Is That A Thing?

The thing is, dog high blood pressure IS a thing, and it’s not just caused by stress. In fact, the most common dog diseases that may lead to high blood...

Bye-Bye Doggy Breath!

But if more doggy kisses mean more opportunities for you to get bowled over by his bodacious doggy breath, you’ll want to read on for a few tips about how...

Walk Your Dog Month Magic

Such is the mentality behind January being Walk Your Dog Month. But it’s good, because there really are tons of benefits to walking your dog! Not only does it keep them...

The Eyes Have It

On January 29, 2021, the oldest guide dog school in the world will turn 92! Not looking a day over 1929 (when it was founded), the school helped enhance the...

Does Your Dog’s Diabetes Impact Your Health?

That’s right. Researchers found that the owners of dogs who had diabetes were more likely to acquire Type 2 diabetes themselves. The researchers looked at the association between cats, diabetes and the...

4 New Year's Resolutions Dog Parents Should Keep

That’s why we think 2020 is even more of a reason to work to make 2021 spectacular, and we think a few ‘resolutions’ may help. Now, don’t get freaked about...

How To Ring In The New Year Safely With Your Dog

We’re saying goodbye to the weirdest year ever (so far…) and we’re ALL IN for a bright and shiny new one. But is your dog? New Year’s Eve is traditionally a...

What Not To Feed Your Dog During The Holidays

The holidays are here...and though it’s hard to believe we’re near the end of 2020 (the longest year EVER), here we are. Even though this is a very different year than...

Ho, Ho, Ho: Does Your Dog Have The Holiday Blues?

This year, the holiday is very different. But, in many ways, hopefully, the most important ways...it’s still the same. And that means that you’ll be figuring out some way to celebrate with...

Do Dogs Get Viruses? Why Good Gut Health Is Vital

Viruses can’t really do much damage unless they enter or infect the cell of a host animal or plant. Once it’s infected its host, it reproduces itself--making copies of itself...