2014 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Awards Best In Show To Wire Fox
It’s the end of the another Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (there’s been 138 of them to be exact), and the 2014 Best In Show Trophy was awarded…
What’s The Difference Between Fleas and Ticks?
Sure, fleas and ticks are little pains in the butt, but did you know that there are differences between the two? Know what youre up against this spring.
What is Cushing’s Disease in Dogs?
Cushings disease in dogs is brought about by an excess of circulating cortisol hormone. This causes tumors to form on a dogs adrenal or pituitary glands.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Rosa
You’ll fall in love with Rosa, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Rosa is a blind adult Rat Terrier from Atlanta, GA. She is already spayed, housetrained,…
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Bella
We’d like you to meet Bella, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. She’s an adult English Setter mix that lives in Portland, ME. Bell…
All Aboard! Law Allowing Dogs On Amtrak Trains Is On Track
Congressman Jeff Denham gaining traction with bill that allows small pets on Amtrak trains. I always feel guilty leaving my dog behind when I go on adventure…
Best Cool Holiday Gifts For Dogs
Make a list, check it twice. Who's been naughty or nice? Our pooches always make it onto the "Nice" list, so put these cool gifts for dogs under the tree.
All About Self-Insurance For Dogs
Are you a good candidate for self-insurance for dogs? If you think about it, insuring your dog is like betting that she will get sick or injured. That’…
Why Dental Health Is So Important For Dogs?
Here are some important reasons why you need to keep your dog’s smile healthy Dental health is often overlooked in dogs. Owners expect their dogs to ha…
Why Spaying and Neutering Your Dog Is Necessary
Everybody loves puppies, but there are just not enough homes for all of them. A responsible dog owner knows that spaying and neutering a dog is necessary.
California Passes Law That Allows Dogs To Dine On Restaurant Patios
Take your dog on a dinner date – new law lets your dog dine with you It’s a great day for Californian foodies who want to bring their dogs out to…
The 411 On Colitis In Dogs
A disease that can be a serious pain in the behind, learn what you can do about Colitis in dogs. This condition affects the dog's colon, or large intestine.
Tails From A Pet Sitter: 10 Things I Learned On The Job
Don’t quit your day job just yet – our resident pet sitting pro shares some hard truths about the profession Sure, pet sitting sounds like it&rsq…
Watch This Crazy Pug Get His Friday On By Going Bonkers In A Ball Pit
This little guy expresses how we all feel just before the weekend Woo hoo! It’s Friday! And as stoked as you may be for the upcoming weekend, we’…
What Types Of Dog Insurance Policies Can You Choose From?
When it comes to dog insurance policies, you’ve got a variety of coverages to choose from Navigating your way through the maze that is dog insurance ca…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Garrett
What a happy fellow! Please meet Garrett, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Garrett is a young male Labrador Retriever Mix from Westport, Con…
Tomato Juice Dog Treat Recipe
Here’s a new ingredient I’ve never used in a dog treat before – Tomato Juice! I wasn’t too sure about it at first, but this Tomato Ju…
4 Springtime Fresh Safety Tips For Dogs
Helpful spring safety tips for dogs and pet parents What is that we finally see? Could it be? Yes, it is! A patch of grass! The snow is melting, the sun is s…
Tick SR Makes Dog Tick Removal Quick and Painless
If your dog as ever had ticks, you never forget that experience. But there's a solution for quick and painless dog tick removal and it's called Tick-SR.
Could Music Ease Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety?
Music to soothe the anxious beast… for when your dog is home alone. Research has already shown that classical music is calming for dogs. Now, a Grammy…
Why You Should Adopt a Dog From a Shelter
If you're looking to add another member to your family, you should adopt a dog from a shelter. There are thousands of dogs looking for a forever home.
How To Treat Flea Bites On Dogs
Save your pet from the suffering of a severe infestation. Take a bite out of pesky flea problems, as we go over ways to treat flea bites on dogs.
Top 10 Irish Dog Breeds
Happy St. Patty's Day! In honor of everybody's fave day to wear green and don their "Kiss Me I'm Irish" button, we're sharing our Top 10 Irish dog breeds.
Peanut Butter and Cheese Dog Treat Recipe
I think this Peanut Butter and Cheese Dog Treat Recipe may be a new favorite at our house. I already had all of the ingredients on hand!
Show And Tell: Pets In The Classroom Get An A+
Non-profit organization Pets in the Classroom offers grants to help teach students about pets Growing up, my family always had pets as a way to help teach us…
Dog Tries To Fetch Baseball on TV
This German Shepherd wants you to take her out to the ballgame. On second thought, that wouldn’t be a good idea, based on what she does when she sees t…
No Pooch? No Problem! This Program Sets You Up With A Four-Legged Hiki
Want a dog but lack the time or space? The Hike with Adoptable Hounds program is here to help. I’ve written extensively here on PetGuide about the chal…
What To Do If Your Dog Gets Lost
One of your worst nightmares has come true. Don’t panic – here’s what to do if you lose your dog. There is nothing worse than the feeling o…
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Family Dog Helps Man With Alzheimer’s Speak Again [Video]
Is there any doubt that dogs have the power to heal? If there was any, just watch this video and it will be erased. It highlights how one special dog has hel…
The Urge To Accessorize Our Dogs
Playing dress-up with our dogs – have we gone too far? We love to dress up our dogs. It could be as simple as a snazzy collar or a cute bow. It could b…
4 Ingredients Dog Treat Recipe
If you’re in a bit of a rush and don’t have many ingredients to work with, the 4 Ingredients Dog Treat Recipe will be right up your alley. We lov…
Customized Dog Food From PawTree Has Your Dog’s Name All Over It
pawTree is a cool concept that delivers customized nutrition and pet products to your door, and lets you make money by becoming a petPro When PetGuide.com me…
What You Need To Know About Dog Feeding Guidelines
How much food should I be giving my dog? Here’s what you need to know about dog feeding guidelines before you ring the dinner bell. While it might seem…
Is There A Difference Between Natural Vs Organic Dog Food?
Aren’t they the same thing? Nope – here’s how to make the choice between Natural or Organic dog food When it comes to choosing a food for y…
Top 10 Super Fly Pet Products From Skymall
Have you heard the news that Skymall, the in-flight catalog that offered a vast array of wacky, never-been-seen items for purchase, is seeking bankruptcy…
If Your Dog Needs Space, Tie A Yellow Ribbon Around His Leash
Canadian dog trainer Tara Palardy is on a mission to help protect DINOS (dogs in need of extra space). I don’t know about you, but I pretty much want t…
HABRI Proves Animals Provide Amazing Health Benefits
Human Animal Bond Research Initiative survey shows that 97% of doctors believe owning a pet benefits health Whenever I come home after a bad day, my dog is m…
Oscar De La Renta Launches New Designer Coats For Dogs
Oscar de la Renta Dog Coats – High fashion for posh pooches OMD! I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am to learn that iconic fashion hou…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Barrels
We’d like to introduce you to Barrels, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Barrels is a adult male Pitbull from Austin, TX. He is already…
Olympic Skier Gus Kenworthy Hopes To Bring Home Four Sochi Stray Pups
What makes a hot Olympic skier even hotter? One who wants to save all the stray dogs in Sochi! When he’s not on the slopes, Team USA slopestyle skier G…
How Does a Dog Microchip Protect Your Pooch?
1 in 3 pets will get lost at some point in their lives. For identification that will stick with your pooch , you should think about a dog microchip.
Abraca-dog-bra! Dogs Don’t Know What To Make Of Vanishing Magic Trea
Now you see it, now you don’t. Ah, the oldest trick in the book… so how will dogs react to it? Well, they just don’t know what to think. T…
What Emotions Do Dogs Actually Experience?
Naked feelings of love, fairness and jealousy of our loyal companions Any long-time dog lover will be able tell you that their dog has feelings. But is there…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Sheba
Say “Hello” to Sheba, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Sheba is an adult female German Shepherd from Montgomery, Alabama. She’s already spaye…
Upside Down Dog Of The Week – Lola
This is Lola, our Upside Down Dog of the Week from Upsidedowndogs.com. Lola is a 3-year-old female Bull Terrier Mix from Brussels, Belgium. Here’s what…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Emmy
Please meet Emmy, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Emmy is a female adult Shepherd mix from Baton Rouge, LA. She is already spayed, housetra…
Hooray for Happy Endings! Meet Skier Gus Kenworthy’s Sochi Street Pu
7 months after the Olympic Winter Games, the puppies that American silver medal skier Gus Kenworthy rescued from the streets of Sochi are thriving. You might…
DIY Vintage Crate Dog And Cat Beds
Pets will sleep sweetly on this vintage crate bed you can make at home I’ve been on a DIY kinda kick lately. Usually, I bake a batch of dog treats and…
Rub-A-Dub-Dub – A Pug In A Tub Is This Week’s Wet Wednesday Winner
Chillin’ out in the tub – that’s how Nacho the Pug rolls. Livin’ the Pug Life in Seattle, WA, Nacho is our fourth Wet Wednesday Weekl…
Top 10 Reasons for Adopting an Older Dog
It's a sad fact that older dogs in shelters and rescues have a harder time finding a forever home. But we have lots of reasons for adopting an older dog.
Gen Y Dogma: 4 Ways A Puppy Tests Your Relationship (And What To Do Ab
Pet parenthood comes with its own set of everyday challenges. To get through them all, you and your partner need to work as a team. Christina Peden talks abo…
PetGuide Sponsors A Fur-Raising Halloween Costume Contest
Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year. And to celebrate, we’re sponsoring a Fur-Raising Halloween Costume Contest on eight of our dog foru…
Helping A Child Cope With A Loss Of A Pet
Losing a pet is hard on the whole family, no matter the circumstances. Children are often especially burdened by the loss of a pet as death is hard for them…
Up The Creek: Adventures In Canine Canoeing Part 3
Thunder storms, and wolf poop, and bears, oh my! Kevin Roberts and crew encounter rain, dangerous animals and… poop. It’s all in the name of fun…
What You Need To Know About Hookworms In Dogs
They may be small, but hookworms in dogs can lead to big health problems. As pet parents, we love to indulge our furry best friends with the best – fro…
Cheesy Bacon and Apple Dog Treat Recipe
Nothing brings Oscar into the kitchen faster than me frying up some bacon. I don’t do it too often – it’s an occasional treat for the two o…
Take A Close Look – Study Shows That Dogs Look Like Their Owners
Scientists have finally uncovered just what it is that makes dogs look like their owners. Turns out, it’s all in the eyes. Sadahiko Nakajima, a psychol…
Frozen Mixed Summer Berry Dog Treat Recipe
The summer is too short to be spent in the kitchen. That’s why you’ll love this Frozen Mixed Summer Berry Dog Treat Recipe. It took me five minutes to make.…
Upside Down Dog Of The Week – Sidney
We’d like you to meet Sidney, our Upside Down Dog of the Week from Upsidedowndogs.com. Sidney is a 10-month-old female Boxer from Pittsburgh, PA. Here&…
Bubbletastic Dog Bubble Machine Smells Like Bacon
The Bubbletastic Dog Bubble Machine blows tons of bacon bubbles in various directions for your dog to chase. It adds up to hours of fun - for him to play with and you to watch.