Holidays can be stressful for dogs. The following tips will help you prepare your dog so you can both enjoy the coming holiday season.

Edamame is a popular snack food or side dish for consumers worldwide. The name of these green soybeans, which are picked while still young, means "beans on a branch" in Japanese. This vegetable has all the essential amino acids the human body does not produce, is low in calories, fat, and sugar, and high in […]

In March 2014, a landslide in Oso, Washington, devastated the community of Steelhead Haven, destroying 49 homes and other buildings and killing 43 people. Suzanne Elshult, a Search and Rescue volunteer, was deployed to Oso with her yellow Labrador Retriever Keb. “We were standing on a pile of rubble, and I deployed Keb on a […]

Pomegranates are full of antioxidants, potassium, and fiber. As you're enjoying pomegranates, you may wonder if dogs can eat these tasty treats. Although pomegranate extract can have health benefits for dogs, you'll want to avoid letting your dog snack down on pomegranates. Are Pomegranates Inherently Toxic for Dogs? Dr. Jerry Klein, Chief Veterinary Officer for […]

Having people over for the holidays is stressful enough without worrying about your dog's behavior. Here's our tips to set your dog up for success.

Is your online dating profile not getting the results you hoped for? Try including your dog in your profile pic. A survey conducted by the pet food brand I and Love and You polled 2,000 U.S. users of dating apps like Bumble and Tinder. Of the respondents who own dogs, an overwhelming 63 percent credited […]

Have you noticed that when your dog continually licks their paws, rusty brown patches appear on their fur? Or maybe your beautiful white Maltese develops difficult-to-remove stains around their eyes. Your dog's fur turning pink or brown isn't always a concern. Sometimes, though, the color change can be a symptom of an underlying health problem. […]

Have you just opened a pack of sticky, plump, and delicious dried dates? You might wonder if your dog can partake in enjoying these sweet, fiber-filled snacks. While dates aren't highly toxic for dogs like grapes, that doesn't mean dates should be a go-to treat. Learn more about how dogs can eat dates and the […]

For anyone who has ever sipped ginger tea to settle an upset stomach, it's natural to wonder if this tropical root could be as beneficial to dogs. Many herbs and spices are harmful to our pets, but the good news is that yes, ginger, in small amounts, is safe for dogs and might even be […]

News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. California – AB 1648 would require anyone who has a city or county kennel license to also have an animal disaster preparedness plan.  As passed by the Assembly, there are no specific instructions or guidelines for what should […]