Health

A body condition score is a number on a scale of 1–9 (or 1–5) that acts as a measure of a dog’s body composition.

Different types of supplements, their benefits, and how to choose the best supplements.

Learn about the causes and symptoms of seasonal allergies and the best ways to provide allergy relief.

Learn about the causes and symptoms of seasonal allergies in dogs and the best ways to provide them with allergy relief.

4 reasons why DNA matters for dog food and nutrition.

We explain what mast cell tumors in dogs are and why knowing your dog’s risk can help you recognize this type of tumor and catch ...

How often to take your dog to the vet, the benefits of regular checkups, and what happens during a routine appointment.

If your dog is at risk for MDR1 drug sensitivity, you and your veterinarian can take steps to prevent a bad drug reaction.

There are hundreds of bacteria in a dog’s mouth. Known as the oral microbiome, these bacteria play a key role in a dog’s oral hea...

Veterinarian Dr. Kari Cueva explains the different types of gut health supplements for dogs and how they can support digestive he...

Restoring the good bacteria in Rave’s gut changed her attitude about food. Now, Liz uses science-backed gut support for all her d...

After finding out that Willie has an inherited risk for urinary stones, his family made changes to his care that could help preve...

Dr. Adam Boyko and a research team examined DNA from over 4,200 dogs and found multiple genes associated with complex canine dise...

Your dog’s poop can tell you whether they have trouble digesting food, if they have a parasitic infection, and more about their g...

Learn about the most common causes of diarrhea in dogs, how to help your dog feel better, and when to see a veterinarian.

Diarrhea is common in young puppies. Learn the common causes, what to do if your puppy has diarrhea, and how to prevent it.