Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. If you’re a dog person, you might think there’s no debate at all, but you should check out Part One: Why Cats Are Better Than Dogs so you can get the full story. Many […]

You’re reviewing your pup’s latest lab results from their annual exam, and you see a value flagged as abnormally high: cholesterol. What kind of problems can high cholesterol cause for your dog, and what can you do about it? What Is High Cholesterol in Dogs? High cholesterol is also called hypercholesterolemia, also referred to as […]

Many people have a seemingly insatiable sweet tooth. However a taste for sugar may have some benefits, as it supplies energy and is quickly metabolized by the human body with a decent return. Dogs aren’t different from people in our need for glucose for the health and functioning of our red blood cells and brains. […]

The Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed and while it might be feisty and playful, its short legs and tiny stature mean that the little breed cannot achieve great top speeds, at least compared to a lot of other dog breeds. They run at an average speed of around 5 miles per hour, which is […]

Watermelon is synonymous with summer. People certainly love it, with the per capita consumption in 2022 at 14.12 pounds.1 It’s an ancient fruit, with archaeological evidence going back 5,000 years. Its name describes its outstanding feature of being thirst-quenching. While the pulp is delicious, there’s a lot of waste. However, early Americans figured out what […]

Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, has become a popular wellness product touted for a variety of health benefits. While research is ongoing and the FDA has been very strict about what claims the CBD companies can make regarding their products, there are two main uses virtually everyone agrees on – anxiety and pain reduction. And […]

Hi, I’m Allison! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my three mixed-breed dogs from Thailand, Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. Countless movies and books pair a child with a dog. And why not? Dogs offer children protection, help them learn about nature, and provide loyal companionship. Children offer dogs, well, maybe not the exact same […]

My dog, Tula, isn’t a big fan of the vets. She pulls to get away as we’re walking in the door, although she does settle quite well once we’re in the waiting room. When we first got her, she had no problem going in, but having had a couple of operations and been left in […]

As more owners define themselves as “pet parents,” the parallels to having children are raising new considerations at every turn. It isn’t simply that owners strive to feed higher-quality human-grade meals or spend more on their pets’ healthcare. As our furry family members, pets are no longer passive observers of life around them; they’re actively […]

The rib cage of a dog serves the function of protecting the internal chest organs, particularly the lungs and heart. That speaks to its importance as the original body armor. It also defines the animal’s form and width. Variations exist between different species and breeds, though. For example, horses have 18 pairs of ribs, pigs […]