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Ellina Balioz / Shutterstock.comDoes your dog have hair paw pads? If yes, then he might be suffering from dog paw hyperkeratosis. If you look closely, you’ll see that the “hair” on your furry friend’s paw pads is not actually hair, but dry skin. Dog paw hyperkeratosis, also known as ...

The USS Gerald R. Ford, a first-in-class aircraft carrier, deployed on May 2 with a very good girl in its crew – a therapy dog named Sage. According to the U.S. Fleet Forces Command on Facebook, Sage, a three-year-old Labrador Retriever, will help Sailors on board cope with the operational ...

It’s tempting to jam-pack your vacation itinerary. When you’re traveling, there are so many things to do and see! But new experiences can overwhelm your dog, causing him to act hyper. Learn how to recognize overstimulation, and learn how to help your pup if it happens.   Think ...

A non-profit organization called China Rescue Dogs has saved 22 dogs from China’s dog meat farms and flew the canines to Los Angeles in late April. The 22 dogs consisted of 17 Golden Retrievers, two Corgis, a French Bulldog, a Sheepdog and a Malamute. Before China Rescue Dogs flew them to the ...

A Golden Retriever named Cooper escapes his new home at County Tyrone, Northern Ireland and takes a 64km trip for 27 days to go back to his old home. Cooper was adopted by Nigel Fleming, a photographer from Dungannon, on April 01. And after an hour of being with his new family, he bolted out ...

Welcome to the Dogington Post’s “The Weekly Roundup” where we scour the internet for the funniest posts about our furry friends. This week, we present you funny dog posts from Apr 30 to May 06 that will paws-itively make you through the rest of the week! If you’re having a ruff day, then these ...

The American road trip … it’s iconic! And there’s no better way to see some of the most special places across the country. But what if you want to include your pet in the fun? Here are 49 breathtaking sights you’ll love exploring together on a PET FRIENDLY American road trip!   ...

A new study reveals the special DNA that made the famous sled dog, Balto, survive one of the harshest winters in Alaska during the 1925 serum run to Nome. Balto the Siberian Husky is high on the list of “goodest bois” for his heroic act in 1925. If you’re not familiar with this heroic pooch, ...

A woman from Ohio has been sentenced to two years in prison after ordering her dogs to attack a group of children, seriously injuring a 6-year-old girl. Cassie Thierauf, 38, was sentenced on April 19 after pleading guilty to child endangerment as part of an agreement with prosecutors for the ...

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University reveal that traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), were the second most common injury among adults who walk their dogs from 2001 to 2020. The researchers’ study also identified finger fractures and shoulder sprain or strain as other common injuries related to ...

Lyme disease and dogs—something you need to consider if you live in or are traveling to parts of the country where it’s endemic. But don’t worry. We have all the info you need to protect your dog.   Catching Lyme Disease Lyme is caused by a bacterium carried by deer ticks (also ...

Dogs can now accompany their owners and enjoy outdoor dining according to the updated 2022 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food code.  As per the updated FDA food code, as long as state and local laws and the restaurant approves it, dogs can freely join their owners while dining alfresco. ...