If you share your sofa with one of the 94 million U.S. pet-owning households, you already know that a dirty dog bed can smell like a wet park and trigger sneezes for family members with sensitive s...

As a dog owner, it can be confusing and frustrating to find that your dog peed on your bed. Whether it's a one-time accident or an ongoing issue, understanding why it happens is the first step in r...

Dogs naturally exhibit the behavior of scratching or digging at their beds even though it appears unusual to humans. The large number of dog owners in the United States with at least one pet (APPA ...

Why is my dog coughing and gagging? This is a question many pet parents ask when they hear a disturbing hacking sound coming from their dog. Whether it’s a dry, persistent cough or a sudden gagging...

“Dog limping” is a warning flag that your furry friend is in pain. Unlike humans, dogs cannot tell us what hurts, so we watch their walk. A mild limp may come on slowly (gradual onset limping) from...

Finding bright-red blood or dark, tarry blood in your dog’s stool is scary. Stay calm, note the color and amount, then call your vet. Cornell University advises pet parents to seek help if loose st...

Most pet parents will eventually notice their dog staring at the wall or into empty space. The atmosphere of the scene can be frightening but dogs possess better hearing and smell abilities than hu...

When a dog’s upset stomach strikes, the culprit is often something simple—like gobbling greasy dog table scraps or switching to a new food too fast. The dog eats faster than its digestive system ca...

When your furry friend tilts her head, soft eyes wide, and eyebrows lifting just so, you’re seeing “dog puppy eyes.” Scientists call the look a puppy dog eyes expression—a facial movement that rais...