What Are the Claw and Footpad? Claws are appendages at the extremities of the digits of dogs. The footpad is the tough spongy pads of thick skin beneath each foot. Where AreRead More…

What is the tail? The tail is the posterior elongated part of a dog that extends beyond the trunk or main part of the body. Where is the tail located? The tailRead More…

An old joke about wagging tails goes like this: A young boy is afraid to pet a dog. An adult says, “He’s friendly – look, he’s even wagging his tail.” The boyRead More…

Coming across a growling dog is a frightening experience, as any mail carrier can tell you. The sound of a growl heralds the menacing possibility of sudden attack. Our first instinct –Read More…

The family gathers around the piano to sing a few favorite songs. As musical tones float in harmony from the group, the dog joins in with a howl that just doesn’t seemRead More…

According to legend, God bestowed cold, wet noses on dogs for saving Noah’s Ark from sinking. As the story goes, a dog was on patrol when he discovered water pouring through aRead More…

To get the most out of your visit with your veterinarian, ask questions. The answers and advice you receive will help you to provide the best possible care for your pet. HereRead More…

According to American humorist Robert Benchley, a dog teaches a boy three things: fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down. If you’ve ever wondered why dogs turn aroundRead More…

There are three keys to managing any emergency with your dog: don’t panic, protect yourself from injury, and prepare in advance. When faced with an injured or severely ill dog, it isRead More…

I’d like to show you how to perform CPR on a dog. As much as we try to protect our pets, accidents do happen. So, it is important to be as preparedRead More…