Dogs & Puppies
Breeds, training, health, nutrition and everything dogs.

The Best Dog Ramps For Your Bed, Couch, and Car
A dog-sized ramp can help your senior or limited-mobility friend mount a bed, couch, or gain entry to a car without your assistance.

The 6 Best Chicken Feeds and Treats to Help Your Flock Flourish
Discover the best chicken feeds to boost your flock's health and productivity. Learn how choosing the right feed can enhance your chickens' growth and well-bein

Crate Training Your Puppy
Learn why you should crate train your puppy, how to choose the ideal crate, and simple steps for crate training your new dog.

Homemade Puppy Food: What You Need to Know
Can you feed your dog homemade puppy food? Get recipes, ideas, and tips for out if this diet right for you and your pup.

Why is Chocolate Toxic to Dogs?
Dogs may beg for cocoa goodness, but eating chocolate products can be toxic and even fatal, for your furry friends.

Is Chlorine Bad or Safe for Dogs?
Is it safe for your dog to swim in a pool? What if your dog drinks pool water? Find out how chlorine in pools can affect your dog.

How to Train a New Puppy to Get Along With Kids
Kids are loud, fast and curious and that can make them stressful for puppies. Learn how to introduce a puppy to a child so they can get along.

Puppy Tail Docking Procedure and Controversy
Learn what is involved in puppy tail docking surgery, why this surgery exists and the controversy surrounding it.

Can My Dog Eat Tomatoes?
You'll want to keep Fido out of your garden since the tomato plant is toxic, but you can safely offer him ripe tomatoes as a nutrient-packed treat.

The Reasons Why Dogs Howl
Howling is natural for dogs but they may be vocalizing for a variety of different reasons. Find out why your dog may be howling.

Why Is My Dog Scooting Across the Floor?
If your dog is scooting its rear end across the floor, it may be impacted or infected anal glands. Learn how to identify and prevent this problem.

7 Common Puppy Diseases You Should Know
Learn how to keep your puppy from getting sick from Parvo, Distemper, vomiting, diarrhea, and other diseases and when they are emergencies.

How to Stop Puppies From Jumping on People
Puppies jumping up and mouthing people can be dangerous. Refer to these 10 tips from expert trainers to stop puppies from leaping and mouthing.

Constipation in Dogs
Constipation in dogs is uncommon and may indicate a more serious underlying problem. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

Plants Toxic to Horses
A gallery of pictures of common plants that are toxic to horses. Identify weeds and garden plants that are poisonous to ponies and horses.

Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
Hip dysplasia is a common cause of limping in dogs. Learn all about canine hip dysplasia, including signs, diagnosis, and treatment.

Bezoars in Cats
What are bezoars, and how do they affect cats? Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

Why Do People Get Puppies?
Why do people choose to adopt a puppy? Why a puppy instead of an older dog? Or for that matter, instead of a cat, bird, bunny or ferret?

Why Does My Dog Get Zoomies?
What does it mean when a dog gets the zoomies? Learn why many dogs get these random bursts of energy that we call dog zoomies.

Traveling With a Dog or Puppy on a Road Trip
Even the most car-loving dog may not be comfortable stuffed in the backseat for hours. Here are considerations before road-tripping with your dog or puppy.

Demodectic Mange in Puppies
Demodectic mange is a skin disease caused by mites that can affect dogs and puppies. Learn about the causes, treatment, and prevention for your puppy.

How to Keep Your Dog Healthy and Safe at Your City's Dog Park
The Spruce Pets News speaks with veterinarian Dr. Jamie Freyer about common health and wellness hazards at city dog parks

Anisocoria in Dogs
Anisocoria is a condition in which the pupils of the dog's eyes are different sizes; in other words, one pupil is larger than the other. Read on for our treatme

How to Treat Dry Skin on Dogs
Dogs often suffer from dry skin for various reasons. Find out how to properly treat this condition to keep your dog's skin moisturized and healthy.