Study: Pet Obesity on the Rise for the 7th Year in a Row
Is losing weight on your pet's New Year's resolution list? According to a recent survey, it should be, because pet obesity is still a growing problem.
Shelter Sensation Rami The Pitbull/Dachshund Mix To Become Therapy Dog
A true rags-to-riches story, one-of-a-kind mutt Rami is using his uniqueness to raise awareness for shelter dogs. It started as a dog-gone love story. A Rome…
Clear The Shelters Finds Furever Families For Over 70,000 Homeless Pet
NBC/Telemundo's annual "Clear The Shelters" initiative recently wrapped up, resulting in over 70,000 homeless pets gaining new furever families.
Mysterious Bladerunner 2049 Dog Wins Palm Dog USA Award
Bladerunner 2049 had fans wondering what happened to Deckard's dog. Turns out the unknown, uncredited dog won the first-ever title of Palm Dog USA prize!
Study: Dogs Know If You’re Acting Like A Jerk, So Don’t!
As if people judging you wasn't enough, it turns out that your dog knows when people act like jerks, and he doesn't like it one bit.
The Rock In A Wet T-Shirt Holding 2 Puppies. You’re Welcome
Best. Picture. Ever. This is one wet t-shirt contest we would want front row tickets to. All we can say is that those are some pretty lucky puppies... sigh!
J.M. Smucker Recalls 2 Varieties Of Milo’s Kitchen Treats
Two varieties of Milo’s Kitchen Dog treats are being recalled for possible elevated levels of beef thyroid hormone. It seems like there’s been on…
Woman Leaves For China While Her Cat Is Still Missing At Airport
The owner of a cat who escaped her carrier at JFK airport was sadly forced to leave for China, without her furry friend. An attorney who took a new job in Ch…
Drew Barrymore Scoops ASPCA’s Compassion Award
Way to go Drew! Beloved actress and animal activist Drew Barrymore is the well-deserved recipient of the ASPCA Compassion Award.
Family Dog Saves 5-Year-Old Boy Trapped In Scalding Hot Dryer
In Lassie-like fashion, a family's pet Cockapoo saved a little boy in Northern Ireland after he was trapped in a dryer that turned on and nearly killed him.
Study: Family Dogs Can Help Reduce Stress Levels In Children
We say that every child should grow up with a pet, but now science says there are definite benefits to children having dogs when it comes to stress relief.
“Chewbarka” Lives Up To Nickname and Saves His Family From Fire
A family is thanking their lucky stars, and their chihuahua-dachshund mix, for their lives as the dog saved the entire family from a 5-alarm house fire.
Thanks for Helping Us Reach 2000 YouTube Followers!
Woo hoo! We did it - and PetGuide.com couldn't have done it without you! We're celebrating a big milestone and we wanted to thank you personally.
PetCo’s Barkyard Box Seats Are Perfect For Catching Fly Balls and Ho
Take in a ball game at "The Barkyard presented by Petco," six brand new semi-private dog-friendly viewing boxes available at every Padres' home game.
Dogs On The Inside: Inspiring Documentary About Rescue Dogs and Inmate
This touching movie follows a program that aims to save shelter dogs while giving inmates a new perspective on life. Life is not always easy for humans. In t…
Golden Retrievers Bring Comfort to Maryland High School After Shooting
Comfort Dogs brought emotional support to staff and students at Great Mills High School as they returned back after a shooting two weeks ago.
The Bachelorette’s Dog Picked Final Rose Winner
For over a decade, bachelorettes have had to narrow down the giving of roses to eligible bachelors on the popular The Bachelorette show, but for last season&…
Bug-Sniffing Dog Protects Pepper Crops in Canada
Pests beware! In response to a pepper weevil infestation last year, a Canadian farm has taken a dog on as a pest control staff member.
Man Travels The Country In RV With His 6 Rescue Dogs
A man and his six rescue dogs are on a mission to clear shelters as they travel around the country in an RV visiting every state.
Would You Buy a Genetically Modified Super Dog?
Like something from a sci-fi movie, scientists in China have announced that they are now able to create super dogs with specific enhanced abilities.
Generous Woman Wills $1.2 Million To Tennessee’s Cats and Dogs
A Tennessee woman loved her dogs and cats so much, she left her entire $1.2 million estate to the animals of her hometown county.
Pennsylvania Looks To Ban Puppy Mill Sales
A new bill in the Pennsylvania legislature would ban the sale of animals from ‘puppy mills’ in state pet stores. A new bill legislators in Pennsy…
Survey: UK Pet Parents Spend More on Pets Than Kids
Birth rates are going down while pet ownership rates are on the rise. A new UK survey claims that dog owners spend more on their pets than on kids.
Strike a Yoga Pose and Help Shelter Cats Find New Homes
The yoga-classic 'cat pose' is taking on a whole new meaning. As well as stretching, this free yoga class is helping find shelter cats furever homes.
Gene Therapy Promising For Neuromuscular Disease Treatment In Dogs And
Researchers from the University of Washington believe they have promising treatment options for dogs who have a previously incurable neuromuscular disease.
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Animal Planet to Air Puppy Bowl XI on February 1 [Video]
Finally, some football we actually want to watch! Apparently there’s some big football game happening on Sunday, February 1st…hmmmm, we wouldn&r…
HABRI Grants $42,000 To Study Effects Of Service Dogs On War Veterans
K9s For Warriors and Purdue University will use this grant money to come to the rescue of post 9/11 war vets, providing help to soldiers overcoming Post Trau…
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Dying Man’s Last Wish Granted When His Dog Visits Hospital [Video]
A dying man was granted his last wish in Scotland when he was able to give his beloved border collie one last kiss before he passed. You’re going to ne…
Meet the Winners of 2017 AKC Canine Excellence Winners
Winners of the 18th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) include a family pet that detects drugs and a library loving show dog.
New Study Proves Dogs Recognize Human Emotion
Science can be touchy-feely. If you've ever wondered if a dog can really understand how you feel when you're upset or excited, the answer is: Yes, they can!
How You Can Give To Pets in Need on #GivingTuesday
It's #GivingTuesday, which means it's the perfect day to give. Here's how you can join Mars Petcare make our country safer for millions of pets.
Are More Women Picking Bichons Over Babies?
Is pet parenthood overtaking motherhood? Don’t be surprised if the next time you look into a stroller expecting to go ga-ga over a cute little baby, yo…
Study: Like Humans, Dogs Integrate Learned Information While Sleeping
Most dog owners will tell you--their dogs are people too! Now new research shows that dogs' brains even look similar to ours when we are sleeping!
Swine Flu Kills Two Connecticut Cats
A Connecticut veterinarian is warning residents about the possibility their cats could contract the swine flu, after two cats died from the virus.
WWF Trains Dogs to Sniff Out Ivory and Illegal Wildlife Products
They’ve been trained to pick up the scent of contraband buried deep inside luggage, alert handlers to hidden landmines, locate cadavers and even use th…
Dream Job Contest: Slovenian Castle Is Looking For Dog (And Owner) Car
The winner of this contest will be living large with their dog in a real Slovenian Castle… with a salary to match the lifestyle Is your dog looking fo…
Poop Scoop – Turns Out “Green” Poop Bags Aren’t The Sh*t After
FTC warns dog poop companies that its ‘biodegradable’ waste bags aren’t what they claim I shop at the public market. I recycle. I do my bes…
News Investigation Uncovers Poison in Dog Food, Prompting FDA Investig
A news station has found evidence that several name brand pet foods have traces of a drug given to euthanize dogs, and the FDA is investigating.
Breaking News: Worldwise And Quaker Pet Group Merge In Pet Product Cou
It seems like 2014/2015 is the year of the pet product merger! The latest company to jump on the bandwagon is Worldwise – they are merging Quaker Pet G…
Elf on the Shelf Finally Taken Down By Family Dog
The crime scene wasn't pretty in a police officer's home, after the Elf on the Shelf was found ripped apart. The main suspect happens to be the family dog.
Search and Rescue Dog’s First Find Brings Little Boy Back To His Fam
A volunteer German Shepherd search and rescue dog's first find brought a five-year-old lost little boy back to his family, safe and sound.
Aggressiveness Gene Research in Dogs is All Bark, No Bite
Recent news about an aggressiveness gene found in dogs doesn't sit too well with me. Let me tell you why it's all bark and no bite.
Sky-Diving Dogs Take African Poachers Out
You may have heard the term, "When Pigs Fly," but what about flying dogs? These amazing canines take high-flying to a whole new level!
Woman Sues Ex-Husband For Failing To Pay Support For Their Dog
This ex-husband had agreed to pay money towards the upkeep of their dog. However, he didn't stick to the arrangement so now he's being sued!
Thousands Honor Canine Victim of Terrorist Attack in Sweden
After last week's terrorist attack in Sweden, many mourners left a touching tribute to Iggy, a canine who lost his life in the senseless tragedy.
Study: Dogs Have Adapted Their Genes To Evolve With Humans
Scientists in China have discovered evidence that suggests dogs and humans have more in common than may have been previously known.
Researchers Believe Dog DNA Can Shed Light on Humans
New research is looking to uncover genetic mysteries and using dogs as the first of its kind study participants to learn more about humans.
DNA Evidence Saves Dog In Case Of Mistaken Identity
It sounds a plot twist from a television crime show - DNA evidence was used to prove a case of mistaken identity for a dog who had been sentenced to death.
New Study Finds Dogs Don’t Take Bad Advice
A new study conducted at the Yale Canine Cognition Center has shown that you may give a dog advice, but if he thinks it's bad, he's not going to take it!
Airline Loses Family’s Emotional Support Dog
The family's emotional support dog, a labradoodle named Logan, has been missing since the airline company failed to board him on his flight.
The Beautiful Final Moments of A Much-Loved Military Service Dog
A canine hero passes away and receives a fitting tribute. Rico the military hero dog was given his final salute surrounded by friends and family.
Research Suggests Better Survival Rates for Dogs With Bloat
Gastric dilation and volvulus, or bloat, can be deadly to dogs, but recent research is showing that it's not as much the death sentence as it was once.
First-Ever Identical Twin Pups Born to Irish Wolfhound
It's not uncommon for dogs to have many pups in a litter. However, there's never been a case of identical twin pups... until now!
Survey Says Pets Are a Great Excuse to Leave a Party
Need to leave a holiday party? Blame the dog! A new survey shows that a popular way to "ghost" from a seasonal soirée is to say you've got a pet at home.
Research Shows Prehistoric Man Loved His Dogs As Much As We Do
Based on the remains of a dog found in a grave dating back 14,000 years, experts believe that prehistoric humans had emotional bonds with canines.
Actor Amber Heard Pleads Guilty To Illegal Dog Importation
Amber Heard, also known as Johnny Depp's wife, has pleaded guilty to providing false immigration documents for her two Yorkshire Terriers, Boo and Pistol.
Veteran’s PTSD Service Dog Banned at VA Hospital
A combat veteran was given a ticket for bringing his PTSD service dog to a VA Hospital with him, and he's planning to fight the citation in court.
New Tool Helps Service Dog Organizations Predict Puppy Training Succes
How do you know a puppy will be a good service dog? New research shows there is a way to predict which puppies may have more successful training outcomes.
Mysterious Mutts: Study Shows Shelters Often Misidentify Dog Breeds
A study published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS One sheds a light on the low accuracy rates of breed guessing at shelters.
Blind Dog Doesn’t Let Disability Stop Her From Being a Service Dog
A little blind pup out of Wisconsin is proving that there's much she can do with some puppy power and perseverance - by becoming a service dog!