What should I give my German Shepherd to help him gain some weight? He is healthy but thin. A: Before you start your dog on a weight-gaining program it is important to make sure that there is nothing ...

Dogs can be going through a ruff time, too. Studies have shown a dog’s brain is similar to that of a human’s, and in the 1980s, Dr. Nicholas Dodman of the School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts ...

For years, Brett Podolsky watched his dog Jada struggle with digestive issues — trying every food he could, none of which ...

Giving senior dogs the proper care and love could lengthen the pup's life with its forever family. Shelters and animal welfare organizations have long encouraged inexperienced dog owners to adopt an ...

Did you know that nearly 60% of dogs in the U.S. are overweight or obese? While it’s tempting to indulge your furry friend with extra treats and meals, excess weight can lead to serious health issues, ...

"Grief affects our pets just as much as it does us," Lorna Winter, an expert in dog behavior, tells Newsweek. So when a pup loses their favorite person, how can we help them? Newsweek spoke with two ...

Dear Cathy: We have an almost eight-year-old, 35 pound mixed-breed dog. We’ve had him since he was eight-weeks-old. He’s a wonderful dog but has always had some psychological issues. For example, he ...

Every dog has its day, but some dogs get more days than others. Toy poodles can live 18 years or more, while the average Great Dane is lucky to live half that long. This large discrepancy in the life ...

Numerous children have contact with dogs either by choice or circumstance. I receive many queries from people wanting to know how to help their children overcome their fear of dogs and was thrilled to ...