Dogs & Puppies

Dogs may beg for cocoa goodness, but eating chocolate products can be toxic and even fatal, for your furry friends.

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.

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.

Learn what is involved in puppy tail docking surgery, why this surgery exists and the controversy surrounding it.

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.

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

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.

Learn how to keep your puppy from getting sick from Parvo, Distemper, vomiting, diarrhea, and other diseases and when they are emergencies.

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

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

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

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?

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.

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

The Spruce Pets News speaks with veterinarian Dr. Jamie Freyer about common health and wellness hazards at city dog parks

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

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.

As the temperatures steadily climb this summer, its important to keep ourselves and our dogs cool. Humans sweat to help keep cool but do dogs sweat?

Cucumbers are a refreshing, hydrating snack that's safe to share with our pups.

Olives can make a nutritious snack for your pooch, but they do pose a few risks.

A go-to breakfast staple for humans, cereal can be OK to offer your dog in moderation...but there are some varieties that should always be off limits.