Buying a puppy online can quickly turn into you spending hundreds (or thousands) of dollars but still being dogless. How? Because con artists are running puppy scams and getting away with it. Follow our suggestions to avoid being their next victim…
Figo is consistently among the middle of the pack price-wise for pet insurance providers based on reader feedback and our own test quotes. But does it offer similar coverage as some of the more costly pet insurance companies? Will Figo cover accidents and illnesses for your pet during an emergency?…
Dogs love digging holes in the ground, but what happens if they take it a step further and eat the dirt? In addition to making them a muddy mess, is ingesting soil harmful to your pup? First, you need to determine the frequency of your dog’s dirt disposition. If your dog consumes soil infrequently, it’s probably fine (but it’s always good to discuss this with your vet). However, if your dog routinely devours dirt, there may be cause for concern…
Conjunctivitis can be a real pain in the eye for dogs. What seems like a simple diagnosis can prove to be something much more severe. Find out more about this disease and know when it’s time to seek treatment…
You went to all that trouble to bathe your dog, don’t slack off on the drying part. Leaving your dog’s skin and fur wet can cause skin irritations and the coat to become oily faster. Thoroughly drying your dog’s hair can result in it being softer and having fewer tangles…
Studies show that being around dogs can help relax and calm people in as little as 10 minutes. It’s no wonder that people suffering from anxiety and depression commonly use dogs as emotional support animals. Find out how to accurately obtain emotional support animal documentation and provide proof that your condition requires the need for an animal when renting a home or traveling…
Don’t euthanize your dog due to arthritis or hip dysplasia. A dog’s life is already too short. A dog wheelchair can extend your dog’s active years and give them a second chance…
The American Kennel Club (AKC) is well-known in the pet world for its expertise in breed, health and training for dogs. PetPartners, Inc. partnered with AKC in 2003 and administers AKC Pet Insurance. But, in 2009, they also started selling the exact same pet insurance policy under their own brand name: PetPartners. So, you can choose which brand name you’d prefer to represent your pet without any change in coverage. But, regardless of the brand name, what does this policy cover? That’s precisely what we’ll dive into here…
The average lifespan of a Doberman Pinscher is 10 to 13 years. While we’d like to see every Doberman Pinscher live 13 years (or beyond), that’s not always the case. Our dogs experience illnesses just like we do and while some are curable, others can decrease their quality of life or even shorten it…
There are many benefits to owning a dog that go far beyond them just being cute. Dogs can improve our overall health and help us live happier lives. Below are some of the many benefits we receive by spending time with our beloved canines…