Health

Most dog owners know to keep their dogs away from chocolate and grapes, but now a common sweetener is also a threat. The FDA issued a warning for Xylitol, which is often found, toothpaste, mouthwash and in sugarless baking goods or mints. The alert comes after the FDA’s Center for …

Despite being one of the biggest pet food markets in the world by value, America‘s pet owners appear unimaginative in their choice of pet food flavors.  GfK data on sales of dry food, wet food and treats for both dogs and cats reveals the most popular flavors across eight key countries, based on the value sold. America’s …

Joint pain is one of the most common problems in aging dogs. While it may not be entirely possible to avoid, you can certainly help your pup slow down the aging process.   Weight Control If your dog is overweight, it could cause an unnecessary amount of stress on the …

Brain tumor survivor Calvin, an eight-year-old canine, is happily playing with his favorite toy “crunchy bone” and chasing his French Bulldog sister Olive around the house. Not long ago, such a scene seemed impossible. Calvin’s survivor story began on a Sunday afternoon last September when Gretchen noticed Calvin having a …

                      The one thing we hate about walking our dogs is picking up the poop and carrying it around until the nearest garbage can. But when our dogs poop inside our homes, it’s even worse. Not only is it annoying, …

Does your dog have separation anxiety when you leave in the morning for work? Does he cower when thunder rolls during a storm? Has previous trauma made him nervous of just about everything? We have the solution. And no, it’s not spending money on expensive and time-consuming dog training. What …

Fido is fast asleep in his bed, but all of the sudden he starts twitching and even moving his legs. It’s only natural to assume he’s dreaming about being in the dog park with his buds, running full power and being the first to fetch the stick. But what is …

Tuesday, Lundy and Captain aren’t your average adorable pups — they have a vital mission to provide constant support to veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). In honor of National Service Dog Month this September, A Head for the Future has released three videos to spotlight military veterans who have experienced TBI …