Favorite Things: The Wednesday Dogs of Dogster Respond
Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every month, we ask our Dogsters to weigh in on a new topic. This week, we asked them: What’s Your Favorite Thing About Your Dog(s)? Here’s what they had to say: Amanda & Subi Subi has an arsenal of quirks, habits, and behaviors that I adore. If I had to choose a few favorites, though, I think one might be her inept attempts to ward off the mailman as he passes by. I am in two minds about how the mail carrier feels about it, but for me, it is pure entertainment. Before anyone says...
Tail Docking vs Tail Amputation: Vet-Verified Differences & Explanation
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead Tail docking and tail amputation are commonly mistaken as the same thing. These two terms are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings. Both involve removing part or all of a dog’s tail. However, tail docking is widely considered as a controversial cosmetic procedure, while tail amputation is a necessary medical intervention. To clear up the confusion, we’ll go over...
Meet the Winner of the 14th Annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards®, Law Enforcement Dog Bo
Click to Skip Ahead If you haven’t heard of the American Humane Hero Dog Awards®, it’s time to tune in! They’ve just celebrated their 14th annual event and announced America’s newest top dog: Law Enforcement Dog Bo. The American Humane Hero Dog Awards® is a nationwide event that celebrates exceptional dogs across the United States, recognizing them in five distinct categories: Therapy Dogs, Service and Guide Dogs, Military Dogs, Law Enforcement and First Responder Dogs, and Shelter Dogs. The competition began...
Why Does My Dog Smell So Bad? 7 Vet-Verified Reasons & Helpful Tips
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead We can think of a thousand and one reasons we love our dogs, but their smell is one aspect that could often use some improvement. Dogs have a habit of developing interesting odors, some from the environment and others due to bodily issues. No matter the cause, an off-putting doggy odor can understandably make you scramble for a solution. While smart habits like monthly baths can prevent many common...
How to Remove Dog Odor From Your House: 15 Vet-Approved Tips
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » There is no getting around it: Dogs can get stinky. No one even has to ask if you have a pet; it’s evident when they enter your home. But no one wants their house to smell like a kennel. Dogs should be seen but not smelt. If you want to eliminate the doggie odor, you have many options to get the stink under control. It often involves multiple treatments to reach a sweet solution, but by trying a few of these...
6 Ways to Prevent and Treat Dog Tear Stains
Are tear stains making your dog look sad all the time? Don’t worry! Here are six simple steps you can take to get rid of dog tear stains forever. Tear stains on your dog can make them look sad even when they’re living their best life. But more importantly, dog tear stains can actually be a sign that something serious is going on, such as allergies, infections, blocked tear ducts, glaucoma, and more. Because you want your dog to look and feel their best every day, it’s important to address the underlying cause and take steps...
Last chance to register for Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing!
Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition is tomorrow, November 13, 2024 from 9AM-1PM PT (12PM-4PM ET)! This free, half-day virtual event will focus on topics related to pet-inclusive housing with presentations and question and answer sessions. Join us for four in-depth conversations and presentations by some of the nation’s top pet-inclusive housing specialists from My Dog is My Home, My Pitbull Is Family, Housing Equity & Advocacy Resource Team (HEART L.A.) and Michelson Found Animals: Understanding Human Homelessness...
Bonding With a Dog Isn’t Always Easy: Lava’s Journey & Mine
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Puppies are cute and lovable. It’s impossible not to get attached to them. I’ve had several dogs so far, and besides Hela, who came to me as an adult, all were puppies. And all stole my heart so easily in the first few days. All except Lava. The strangest thing happened with this puppy, and it...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Camp Maddie, Maddie’s Insights and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition is this Wednesday!Camp Maddie is back! Join us for the third edition of Camp Maddie, a free virtual half-day event on Wednesday, November 13th from 9AM-1PM PT / 12PM-4PM ET. Across the country, many people face tough choices due to housing restrictions, often having to give up their pets. At Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition, we will cover a variety of topics related to pet housing in presentations, videos and...
Dogs Can Understand and Match Words to Objects
We’ve long suspected dogs possess a remarkable ability to understand some human language. But the extent of their comprehension has been debated—until now. Recent research offers groundbreaking insights into dogs’ understanding of object words. Groundbreaking Dog Cognition Study at Eötvös Loránd University Conducted at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, Hungary, a dog cognition study investigated canine understanding of object words using EEG technology. The findings were remarkable: dogs...
