We started looking for a dog just a few months after we got married. It…
True Story: My Dog Had Severe Seizures That Changed Our Lives, and She Was Perfect.
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True Story: My Dog Had Giardia and We Survived (and So Did the Rugs!)
At first, I thought it was just a case of doggy diarrhoea. My normally “regular” dog,…
True Story: My Dog Has Epilepsy. Here’s How We Figured it Out.
When we first adopted Ahma, she was a happy, energetic puppy with no apparent health…
True Story: When my Dog Got Cancer, I Did Everything I Could to Extend His Life
“What would you be willing to do for two more years with Blizzard?” I never…
7 Tips for Living Successfully with an Epileptic Dog
Living with our epileptic dog Sammy for over five years taught me a lot. She…
The Truth About Docking a Dog’s Tail (and Whether It’s Ever Necessary)
Tail docking has become a widely controversial issue condemned as cruel and unnecessary by animal…
I Found Out I Had Severe Pet Allergies After I Adopted my Dog. Here’s How I Beat Them.
Growing up, my family never had pets because my dad had asthma and my sister…
Let’s Talk About Anal Glands
You know you’re a dog owner when you’re talking—publicly, no less—about anal glands. It’s a…
Help! My Dog Can’t Breathe
Few things are more frightening than realising, “my dog can’t breathe!” My first dog was…
How to Check Your Dog’s Vital Signs
Your dog’s vital signs can give you information about their well-being. Knowing how to check…
How Cold Is Too Cold for Dogs to Swim?
We all know that in the spring and autumn despite the occasional warm air temperatures,…
How Can You Tell How Old a Dog Is?
It’s likely that your dog, like most pets, is the source of some mysteries. Where…
