Doggos Weekly

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 […]

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

Hi, I’m Savanna! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my spunky Chihuahua mix, Penny. Most of us dog owners give our dogs dental chews to help keep their teeth clean and their breath fresh. Greenies are a popular choice, but for some reason, Penny doesn’t tolerate Greenies well, so we give her Minties instead,

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Kodah is a really messy drinker. When he quenches his thirst, we feel like we should start building an ark. A little while back we invested in a couple of ‘spillproof’ water bowls, 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. Many humans are attracted to danger because it is thrilling. Amusement parks have made billions by creating rides that make your heart plunge below your large intestine. People are always looking for the latest gory

Hi, I’m Savanna! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my spunky Chihuahua mix, Penny. I get some comments from friends and family about how “fat” Penny is. Okay, I’ll admit, she may be a little overweight for her small frame. But I’m going to get a little defensive here. She weighs 12 pounds, and

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. I have found there are three stages to being a good veterinarian: Newly graduated – worrying that you know nothing Gaining confidence – thinking that you know everything Years of experience – realizing that

Hi, I’m Allison! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my three mixed-breed dogs from Thailand, Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. I envy people who can bring their dogs anywhere. I read about dog-friendly restaurants and outdoor bars and wish we could hang out there. However, I know what would happen if they saw other dogs:

Hi, I’m Savanna! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my spunky Chihuahua mix, Penny. Does your dog think he’s (or she’s) a cat? Sometimes I’m convinced that Penny does, or at least she acts like my cats sometimes. As you may know, we have three cats, and all of the cats were here before

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Every summer, thousands of dogs are seen at veterinary practices suffering from heat stroke, and strangely, I see more cases in the UK than I ever did in Australia. Why? It’s about humidity. We

Hi, I’m Allison! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my three mixed-breed dogs from Thailand, Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. Parents need to plan a great deal before taking their young children in a car on a trip, whether it is just a 30-minute trip to the store or a couple of hours to the

Hi, I’m Savanna! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my spunky Chihuahua mix, Penny. Did you know that the average American household spends around $770 per year on their pets?1 Of course, the majority of that is likely spent on necessities, such as food and vet care, but I would care to venture that

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Poppy and I go back a long way. Although she has lived with my husband, Reece, for longer than I have, I gradually went from being an unwelcome interloper to her second (if not

Hi, I’m Allison! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my three mixed-breed dogs from Thailand, Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. Uh-oh. It is quiet. Too quiet. That can only mean one thing: my dog is up to something. Those moments of silence always made me panic slightly. Manic loves looking for adventure, trouble, wild animals,

Hi, I’m Savanna! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my spunky Chihuahua mix, Penny. You should know by now that we love to travel with Penny. So when we do, we are always looking for places we can take her, including dog-friendly restaurants. Not only are the number of restaurants that allow dogs increasing,

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Check out Part 2: Hairballs, Cat Litter, and Fur on EVERYTHING on Catster.com to learn more. I am feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, and the trouble is, I can’t take a day off. Sure, I

Hi, I’m Allison! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my three mixed-breed dogs from Thailand, Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. Living on a small island made me aware of how bad a dog population can become if it remains unspayed or intact. Though the animal clinic there was small with limited staff, they worked overtime

Hi, I’m Savanna! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my spunky Chihuahua mix, Penny. What I’m about to say may ruffle some feathers, but please hear me out by reading the whole thing. When I became a mother to an actual human child, it used to bother me hearing people referring to dogs as

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. I hate when people use stereotypes on dogs. I hate it even more when they turn out to be right! Chihuahuas have long been labeled as yappy, bitey, demanding, and notoriously hard to toilet

Hi, I’m Allison! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my three mixed-breed dogs from Thailand, Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. Dogs have always been seen as the ideal companions for people. While some breeds are mainly used as working dogs, their loyalty and dedication remain unmatched. People who have dogs as pets consider them family

Hi, I’m Savanna! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my spunky Chihuahua mix, Penny. “Raindrops on roses, and whiskers on kittens. Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens. Brown paper packages tied up with string…” Just like the song says, those are a few of my favorite things. But when it comes to our

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. We were always a large dog family; two Labradors and an Irish Wolfhound – it couldn’t get much larger than that. Within this trio of large and larger dogs, Poppy ruled the roost

Hi, I’m Allison! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my three mixed-breed dogs from Thailand, Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. Are Velcro dogs born with the uncontrollable desire to be with their owners every waking moment, or is it something they grow into? I thought a Velcro dog was something they inherently are based on

Hi, I’m Savanna! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my spunky Chihuahua mix, Penny. Small dogs have a reputation for being extra possessive of their owners, and Penny is no exception. I don’t know if she knows that I’ll protect her, or if she thinks that she has to protect me. She doesn’t suffer

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn. Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Let’s get one thing out of the way before I tell you all the ways that crates are great. Many people hate the idea of putting their dog in a cage, but I think

Hi, I’m Allison! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my three mixed-breed dogs from Thailand, Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. Before I moved to the US with my dog trio (and husband) in tow, I made sure that they had a place they could explore outside. In Thailand, the dogs had free-range of the neighborhood

Hi, I’m Savanna! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my spunky Chihuahua mix, Penny. In case you aren’t familiar with the term, a “helicopter parent” is someone that tends to hover over their children, being overprotective or in some cases, over-invested, trying to control absolutely every aspect of their lives. While the term usually

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn. Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Bailey has been a member of our family even longer than I have. When my husband, Reece, and I blended our families, I added one cat (Clutch) to his household of two cats 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. Do you have a dog who loves treats? Most people would chuckle at that question and might respond with, “Is there oxygen in the air we breathe?” Of course, dogs love treats! But do

Hi, I’m Savanna! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my spunky Chihuahua mix, Penny. Cat person vs. dog person is something that has left many people divided over the years. It seems like no matter how much we try to change the other party’s opinion, they won’t budge. You may wonder how to turn