Written by AKC “Mean seeds” refers to foxtails or any number of plants, including Canada wild rye and cheatgrass, that have barbed grass...

Written by Harriet Meyers for AKC Congratulations on your new puppy! This adorable, four-legged family member is going to bring you love...

Written by AKC Staff Dedicated dog lovers tend to be very kind people. We share our hearts and homes (and for some lucky pups, even the...

Written for AKC by Kathy Santo If you’re considering getting a second dog, there are questions you should answer and steps you should...

By AKC Staff When you bring that fuzzy ball of puppy energy into your home, you know right away that your new puppy depends on you for,...

Written by Victoria Schade, CPDT-KA for PetMD Fireworks might be awe-inspiring for some people, but many dogs are scared of fireworks and...

Written by Chewy Editorial Many of us have been stung by bees. No one likes it. When a bee comes by, people often flail and scream and...

Written for Johns Hopkins Medicine Adopting a pet may seem like a selfless act, but there are plenty of selfish reasons to embrace pet...

Written by Anna Burke for AKC As a dog owner, I frequently come across the 10-percent rule. It sounds simple. “Treats should not make up...

Written by AKC Staff Dogs do get food poisoning, an illness usually involving gastrointestinal upset caused by bacteria or toxins in...

Written By Harriet Meyers for AKC Ticks are a problem for dogs (and for humans) throughout the United States during all seasons of the...

Written by Nicola Davis for The Guardian Dr Lucy Asher, co-author of the research, with her dog Martha. Photograph: Glen...

Written for Purina.com Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting time, and it’s important to make sure you’re prepared. You’ll need puppy...

Written by Harriet Meyers for AKC.com Ticks are a problem for dogs (and for humans) throughout the United States during all seasons of...

Written Ami Patrick for One Kind Planet Dogs are amazing. They are man’s best friend, and we share almost every aspect of our human lives...

Written for AKC by Harriet Meyers Ticks are a problem for dogs (and for humans) throughout the United States during all seasons of the...

Written by AKC Maybe your veterinarian has recommended a prescription diet, or perhaps you’ve simply decided to try a new brand. Whatever...

Written by Jean Bauhaus for AKC Commercial cleaning products are loaded with potentially hazardous ingredients like bleach and ammonia....

What is a dewclew? Dewclews are found on a dog’s fore and rear paws. The dewclew is usually higher up on the paw, as such does not...