Being one of America’s most popular dog breeds, the German Shepherd is an intelligent, loyal, courageous, and capable working dog. Whether they’re conducting assistance work for the handicap, helping a search and rescue mission, working in police service, or simply a...
Once identified, autoimmune diseases should be treated by a veterinarian as they can be life threatening to your dog. Similar to type 1 diabetes in humans, autoimmune diseases in canines occur when their immune system mistakenly attacks normal body tissue due to...
Dogs are always by our sides when we need them, so the least we can do is learn a bit more about what makes man’s best friend so special. It’s easy to look at canines and think that they’re just like us, although, dogs have a history, biology, abilities, and habits...
While only 20% of all dogs develop joint issues before the age of one, an estimated 80% of dogs will succumb to debilitating joint pain by the age of eight. When a dog is having a difficult time accomplishing the tasks they used to enjoy, this is likely an early sign...
A commonly held belief is that most dogs have fur coats, which is partially accurate, although it’s also true that specific canine breeds grow hair rather than fur. These dogs that don’t shed, often referred to as hypoallergenic dogs, can bring numerous benefits to...
