If your dog is 10 years or older, he's at risk for dementia, or canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS). While there are six signs of CCDS to watch out for, this symptom can be one of the most troubling for human companions.

The owners of K9 Training for Heroes, a Sarasota dog training business for veterans with PTSD, have been arrested after four dogs died in their custody.

The absolute horror for any pet owner is to discover their beloved pet has escaped and is now lost. Although so many technologies exist to help re-unite owners and lost pets are out there, the most popular format is a microchip. But many studies are starting to show that there are considerable failures when it comes to the accuracy of a microchipped pet being re-united.

Petting and even viewing a dog lead to higher levels of activity in the prefrontal cortex of the brain, an area that helps regulate and process social and emotional interactions The effects were greater when interacting with an actual dog, as opposed to a stuffed animal, suggesting that spending more time with a pup may have significant effects on your mental health

Fluorouracil is a human medication that’s particularly toxic to dogs and cats. Also known as Carac, Efudex, 5-FU and Fluoroplex, this drug is prescribed to treat certain skin cancers in humans, including superficial basal and squamous cell carcinomas, as well as other skin conditions.

A person who writes a message to simply ask the price. They might be uneducated about the breed or need help. The person who calls and after hearing a price surprisedly states: “I can buy a cheaper dog elsewhere”. I also address you; the person who doesn’t care about papers because I want “just a pet”.

The question was posed by an owner of a Scottie (Scottish Terrier) wondering if a Giant Schnauzer is the same type of dog. This response is hilarious, but spot-on accurate.

The people who care for our pets are hurting. Across the animal care industry, many veterinarians, vet technicians, and nurses are experiencing increased stress, pandemic-related burnout, and suicide rates almost four times higher than those in the general population.

If your pup finds car rides or being home alone stressful, you'll want to see the results of this study. While this substance is known to alleviate stress and anxiety in humans, research in dogs has been lacking - until now. A single dose helped dogs relax and their cortisol levels to drop.

For all of you who have lost a pet..... I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep. I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep. I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear, "It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

Four dogs at Medical Detection Dogs (UK) set the Guinness World Record for the most medical issues detected by dogs by sniffing out an impressive 28 diseases very quickly. Formally established as a charity in 2008, MDD has trained dogs to sniff out a disease/disorder or a change in a disease status.

The Arrow Reliance pet food processor was given notice for 2 different recalls of a majority of their RAW pet food line of ship-to-home meals due to Listeria contamination.

Trooper's Law was named after a dog left behind in floodwaters during Hurricane Milton. Dexter's Law was named after a dog found decapitated at Fort De Soto Park.

Many people, over and over, are prone to not accepting that the puppy they bought from a breeder can be sick. They buy a fuzz ball from a breeder who does NO GENETIC TESTING. And years later (sometime months), all of a sudden your Schnauzer has seizures , or bad neurological problems.....and can't figure out why