In September 2014, a stray dog named Gumby was brought to the Charleston Animal Society (CAS). This was the first time the staff there met him. They had no idea they were about to get close to him in a way that would blow their …
There are many things that can make your dog itch. It could have dry skin or be allergic to something. No matter what’s making its skin itch, it’s something that needs to be fixed so it can feel better. A dog’s itchy skin …
Find out what’s true! Heartworm, a type of worm that can live in a dog’s heart, blood vessels, and lungs, might not seem like a big threat to your pet. But it happens to about 1 in 100 dogs in the U.S. every year, …
Some dogs won’t eat veggies, but others will eat anything, including your food. If your dog has ever craved some cucumber from your salad, you may have wondered: Is it safe? Dogs love cucumbers. But first, know this. Dr. Michelle Burch from Safe …
A tip was given to Sharon Norton, an animal control officer in Lincoln County, Mississippi, about a case of animal abuse. She drove to the area on a quiet stretch of highway and was devastated by what she saw when she got there. …
Dogs want to be our best friends, but sometimes we make it hard for them to do so. We all sometimes do things that dogs hate. Here are some common things that people do that scare, upset, stress, or confuse dogs, making them want to stay …
People know that dogs have great senses of smell. Dogs can smell sickness or disease because they have such a good sense of smell. People only have five to ten million olfactory receptors, while dogs have more than two hundred million. This means that dogs …
Can dogs have health insurance? Pet insurance is a type of health insurance for animals. It can be used to help pay the costs of medical illnesses, as well as some types of veterinary treatments and services, among other things. This can help to …
Dogs should never eat too much of what people eat. How much is too much, though? The World Small Animal Veterinary Association says that treats, such as human food, shouldn’t make up more than 10% of your dog’s diet. Even if food is healthy …
