So, you've potty trained your puppy. You take them outside for walks and let them out in the backyard for bathroom breaks. And your puppy is happy to do their business outside. That should be that, right? But your puppy keeps peeing in the house. Why? It's probably one of two common reasons. Either you […]

When you see dogs with cloudy eyes, it may be a natural part of the aging process. But cloudy eyes in dogs can also be a symptom of eye problems.

Wondering how to tell when your dog is in pain? Usually, there are signs. Here's what to look for and how to help if you suspect chronic pain.

Canine brucellosis is an important cause of reproductive failure in dogs. It is most commonly caused by the bacteria Brucella canis, and results in abortion, stillbirth, orchitis and epididymitis (inflammation of the testes and epididymis), and infertility. Although the reproductive tract is the organism’s preferred site of infection, it can affect other organs and cause significant illness in spayed and neutered dogs. B. canis is also zoonotic (can be transmitted between to people) and immune-compromised individuals are […]

Does your puppy keep going potty in their crate? Here's how to figure out what might be behind this behavior, as well as how to prevent it.

AKC Breeders of Merit share tips on how to groom a German Shepherd Dog, from best brushes to dealing with nails.

As an emergency veterinarian for over thirty years, one of the most common reasons dogs visited my hospital was because of a bite wound by another dog. The bite wound may have been caused by another family dog or by a fight with an unfamiliar dog. Biting is often part of aggressive play in puppies […]

Dogs sneeze. Sometimes it's just occasional, but sometimes they can sneeze so much they get a bloody nose. But do dogs sneeze for the same reasons we do? "Sneezing is a normal response to stimulation of irritant receptors in the nasal passage," says AKC Chief Veterinarian Dr. Jerry Klein, DVM. "Sneezing is most often seen […]

First aid refers to the immediate care you should provide when a dog is injured or ill until further medical treatment by a veterinarian can be performed. For minor conditions, first aid care may be enough. For other problems, first aid care should be considered as care until your dog is evaluated and treated by […]

Two proposed ordinances seek to significantly amend Collier County, FL, animal laws and establish overreaching requirements for dog owners, breeders, trainers, groomers, and animal-related businesses. The ordinances will be discussed at the Collier County Domestic Animal Services Ordinance Workshop today at 3:00 p.m. at the Collier County Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor, […]