Dogs who are fed home-cooked and human-grade meals poop less, scientists found. It's a practical benefit but is also more costly and time-consuming than feeding them kibble. It's not clear whether ...

Sometimes, our dogs do strange things. Besides biting their dirty paws or rolling around in puddles, dogs occasionally drink from toilets or lick their butts. In other cases, your pup may even eat ...

While it’s not the most pleasant topic of conversation, your dog’s stool can provide valuable insights into their overall gut health. Just like in humans, the digestive system is the foundation to ...

When I was living in Chicago, my landlady had a wonderful golden retriever that was incredibly friendly, smart and fun to play with - but he had one ridiculous habit: he liked to eat his own poop.

It is never a pleasant moment when you see your dog doing something you thought only happened in the wild. Watching them eat poop feels confusing and a bit alarming, but it is more common than people ...

If you’re a dog mom or dad, then you know the pain of standing outside in the rain, or the freezing cold, or at 2 am waiting for your pup to conduct their very important outside business. It’s ...

After the puppy phase and throughout a dog’s life, a change in diet will eventually be necessary. It’s important to know the ...

Source: Image adapted from a Billy Hathorn photo — Creative Commons License. A short time ago, a friend dropped by my house for a visit. We were sitting on my sofa sipping some wine and catching up on ...