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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Adopted dogs need time, routine, and calm guidance to feel safe. Learn how to educate them effectively from day one.

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

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 ...

"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 ...