Beef Pupcake Dog Food Recipe
In the introduction of my recipes, I usually write about what I like best about the dish I just made or about an ingredient that stands out. But this time, I…
Mix And Mingle With Canadian Stars To Help Build A Humane Canada
If you live in Toronto and are looking for something to do tomorrow night, you should make plans to go to A Humane Canada, an exclusive event that supports t…
Dogs Wearing Soccer Jerseys Score With World Cup Fans
PetGuide.com can’t wait for 2014 FIFA World Cup to start tomorrow. And when it kicks off in Brazil, we’ll all be watching with our pooches, sport…
What Your Dog Insurance Plan Covers… And What’s Left Out
While youre shopping around for a dog insurance plan, you need to know what any particular package actually covers. Plans vary from company to company.
Poop Scoop – Turns Out “Green” Poop Bags Aren’t The Sh*t After
FTC warns dog poop companies that its ‘biodegradable’ waste bags aren’t what they claim I shop at the public market. I recycle. I do my bes…
The Best In Show Facts About The Westminster Dog Show
The 139th Annual Westminster Dog Show (presented by the Westminster Kennel Club) is coming and we are at the edge of our seats already!
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Barrels
We’d like to introduce you to Barrels, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Barrels is a adult male Pitbull from Austin, TX. He is already…
The ABCs On How To Extend Your Senior Dog’s Lifespan
There’s no reason why senior dogs can’t shine in their golden years – we’ve got some tips to extend and improve your pooch’s li…
What’s The Difference Between Fleas and Ticks?
Sure, fleas and ticks are little pains in the butt, but did you know that there are differences between the two? Know what youre up against this spring.
CleverPet Game Console Is “Woof-Fi” Fun For Your Dog
One of the latest dog toys that's blowing my mind is the CleverPet Dog Game Console. It entertains and educates dogs while you're away from home
What To Do If Your Dog Gets Lost
One of your worst nightmares has come true. Don’t panic – here’s what to do if you lose your dog. There is nothing worse than the feeling o…
Flea And Tick Control: Fact Or Myth?
True or false? When it comes to flea and tick information, lucky guesses just won't cut it. Get the facts on how to control these pests.
Product Review: Muttluks Pawstik and Pawmagik Paw Balms
Resident skijoring expert Kev Roberts is always on the prowl for products that help his dogs perform their best and keep them comfortable during the harsh Wi…
Ask The Hairy Dogfathers: Daddy’s Puppy Problem
The Hairy Dogfathers take on some baby daddy drama – with a full house of animals and another baby on the way, is now the best time to add another pupp…
6 Tips To Improve Your Dog’s Physical Fitness
Get moving with your pooch with these tips on fun and free physical activitiesRegular exercise is incredibly important for your own health and fitness, but it is also necessary for your pet. The more active your pet is, the healthier he is going to be. You don’t necessarily need to take your dog on a 5-mile run every day, but there are some simple ways you can improve your pet’s physical fitness – and your own! In this article you will receive 6 helpful tips to get your pet to be more active and to improve his health.
Upside Down Dog Of The Week – Charlie
Cheerio mate! This week’s Upside Down Dog from Upsidedowndogs.com is Charlie. This Jack Russell and Beagle mix is from South East, UK and is “goi…
Could Music Ease Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety?
Music to soothe the anxious beast… for when your dog is home alone. Research has already shown that classical music is calming for dogs. Now, a Grammy…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Sugar
This week’s adoptable dog from Adoptapet.com is Sugar… and she’s as sweet as can be! An adult female Chihuahua from Rockwall, TX, Sugar is…
My Favorite Pet Friendly Cities in America
Oh, what we would give to travel the country with our dogs! But if we can’t do it, at least we can live vicariously though Lauren Bassart, who shares h…
Peggy’s Easy Beef Dog Food Recipe
I love when our readers reach out and offer us their own recipes to share with the community. Peggy sent me this one that she makes for her yellow Lab, Samps…
Tick SR Makes Dog Tick Removal Quick and Painless
If your dog as ever had ticks, you never forget that experience. But there's a solution for quick and painless dog tick removal and it's called Tick-SR.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Lionel
This week’s Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com is Lionel, a strapping fellow who has plenty of love to give. He’s a Boxer and Great Dan…
Upside Down Dog Of The Week – Monkey
Another Tuesday, another Upside Down Dog of the Week from Upsidedowndogs.com. This week’s winner is Monkey, a 9-year-old male Labrador Retriever and Co…
Study: Dogs Listen To What We Say And How We Say It
Our pooches like to pretend they don’t hear us, but the jig is up — turns out our dogs really DO listen to what we say Sometimes you have to wond…
Is Ice Water Really Dangerous for Dogs?
Ice water for dogs? Is that even safe for them? Let’s separate fact from fiction and get to the cold, ice hard truth!You probably already know that there are…
Pet Insurance: Why I Think It’s Worth It, No Matter The Cost
Pet insurance costs may be rising, but people are still buying! As I settled in to write this article, my dog Maria, settled in with me. She reached her head…
Dry Vs. Wet Dog Foods: Which Is The Right Choice? Part 3
In Part 3 of her series on Dry vs. Wet dog food, Sabine Contreras, Canine Care and Nutrition Consultant, goes over a few popular myths of feeding wet food, a…
Product Review: Ruffwear Omnijore Joring System
We test out Ruffwear's Omnijore Joring System. Designed for any dog-pulling activity, Kev uses the Ruffwear Omnijore Joring System on a recent skijoring run
Fall In Love With Our Furever Love Valentine’s Day Contest
How much do we love thee? We could count the ways, but that would make for one long blog post. So instead, we just decided to buy your love with some cool pr…
Ask The Hairy Dogfathers: Help – My Dog Has Cabin Fever!
Is your dog going stir crazy from being kept indoors during the cold winter months? The Hairy Dogfathers have a few ideas on how to keep sane until spring ar…
What on Earth is Earthdog?
Little dogs have a lot of energy - especially the ones that were bred to hunt and catch critters. You can put these skills to great use at Earthdog trials.
Christmas Cheese Dog Treat Recipe
Oh Christmas Cheese, Oh Christmas Cheese, how yummy in our tummies! I don’t know about your dog, but Oscar is a huge fan of cheese. With all of the che…
Top 10 Awwww-Inducing Cute Dog Names
Your puppy is so adorable, you want to give your pet an equally sweet name. Here's our list of super cute dog names that will have you squeeing with glee.
PetGuide Sponsors A Fur-Raising Halloween Costume Contest
Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year. And to celebrate, we’re sponsoring a Fur-Raising Halloween Costume Contest on eight of our dog foru…
“For The Love Of Dog” Dogumentary Showcases Pampered Pooch Phenome
TV series challenges our perceptions of how we relate to dogs When you talk about all the things you do for fur baby to other people (usually those who don&r…
Top 10 Natural Supplements For Dogs
We all want our precious pooches to be as healthy as they can be. Adding supplements to your dog’s diet can be extremely beneficial to their health. Some sup…
Top 10 Flea and Tick Prevention Tips
It's flea and tick season, so we've put together our Top 10 tips on how to get rid of those pesky critters. YWe've got a few surprises in store for you!
4 Springtime Fresh Safety Tips For Dogs
Helpful spring safety tips for dogs and pet parents What is that we finally see? Could it be? Yes, it is! A patch of grass! The snow is melting, the sun is s…
What Dog Breed Is Right For Me?
There are many dog breeds - with pure breeds and designer cross breeds, the options are seemingly endless. Ask yourself: "What dog breed is right for me?"
What Is Dog Bite Liability Insurance?
If your dog bites someone, it can bite into your finances - is Dog Bite Liability Insurance necessary for you? Find out to protect yourself and your dog.
Meet WÜF, The World’s Smartest Dog Collar
WTF?!? Kickstarter’s WÜF GPS smart collar is much more than a tracking tool How cool is this collar? It seems like every time you turn around, the…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Symphony
Say hello to Symphony, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Living in Phoenix, AZ, this adorable Boxer is about 3 years old and is ready to leav…
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Beau
This week’s adoptable dog from Adoptapet.com is Beau, a Labrador Retriever mix puppy from Terrell, TX. Beau is as cute as can be. Sporting a black coat…
Therapy Dogs May Be The Key To Less Stress And Loneliness At Colleges
Feeling stressed or depressed? Spending time with a furry friend may be just the thing you need. We all know it to be intuitively true: when we spend time wi…
How to Make Sure Daycare is a Pleasant Experience for Your Dog
Dog daycare can be a wonderful experience for your pooch, but you have to do your part to ensure a good time is had by all Sure, daycare might seem like a fu…
Upside Down Dog Of The Week – Ace
It’s time to get upside down! Meet Ace, our Upside Down Dog of the Week from Upsidedowndogs.com. Ace is a 9-year-old male Bichon Frise from Kansas City…
Congrats To Our #BegForZukes Twitter Contest Winners
When it comes to begging for treats, you showed us that you’re dogs will do anything to get their paws on those delectable nom noms! And that’s w…
Dog Insurance Dos and Don’ts
Are you confused about dog insurance? We've put together a handy list of dos and don'ts you need to know about before you sign on the dotted line.
Healthy Hound Grain-Free Dog Treat Recipe
We love our dogs and we want the best of everything for them. This heart-felt sentiment is the inspiration behind the Healthy Hound Grain-Free Dog Treat Reci…
How To Help Dog Shelters When You Can’t Adopt
You don’t have to have a dog in order to help them – here’s what you can do for your local dog shelter You can be an animal lover even if y…
Adventures In Dog Sitting: Meeting Mickey (Part 1)
Double the fun with double the dogs? Follow my doggy-sitting adventures, as Oscar and I host a new friend for an extended sleepover for the first time.
7 Common Symptoms Of Diabetes In Dogs
It's important that owners are able to recognize the symptoms of diabetes in dogs in order to get their pooch into the veterinarian and treated right away.
Safety Tips For Running With a Dog at Night
There are a lot of good reasons why people like running with a dog at night. We've put together some tips for running with a dog at night.
Amazing Therapy Dogs Help Diabetics Live Healthier, Happier Lives
Is there anything dogs can’t do? Non-profit organization Dogs4Diabetics is training therapy dogs to detect low blood sugar. More and more, we’re…
Tails From A Pet Sitter: Puppy, It’s Cold Outside
Pet Sitting Pro Rachel Leavy shares her experiences and has some tips on what to expect from your “watchdog” this holiday season While most peopl…
Hey Kids! Write A Poem About Your Pet And Win $1000
Budding poets will want to enter Pets Add Life Children’s Poetry Contest Just about any pet owner can share stories about the positive impact their com…
Mountain Boarding With Dogs: Off-Roading Adventures Powered By Pooches
A close call with a car ends Kevin Roberts’ pastime of skateboarding with his dogs. But that can’t slow him and his high-energy pack down. That&r…
What is Cushing’s Disease in Dogs?
Cushings disease in dogs is brought about by an excess of circulating cortisol hormone. This causes tumors to form on a dogs adrenal or pituitary glands.
How Often Should You Groom Your Dog?
Rub-a-dub – how clean is too clean? Let’s answer that question for you right now. While it’s a fairly straightforward question, how often y…
9 Fun Things To Do With Your Dog This Summer
Ah summer - it's the perfect time to get outside with your dog and enjoy the weather. We've come up with a 7 fun things to do with your dog this summer.