The sight of abandoned animals never fails to tug at our hearts, but each new story brings a fresh wave of pain and disbelief. The thought of someone leaving a helpless, innocent creature to fend for...
Difficult to diagnose, Cushing’s disease is a condition affecting a dog’s endocrine system–the glands that produce and secrete hormones throughout the body. One of those hormones, cortisol, is respon...
Trainers and behaviorists rely on dogs’ body language to determine their state of mind. One way they assess stress levels is by watching for “half-moon eyes” or “whale eyes”.
This expression involves...
While some dogs peeve their owners with picky appetites, most are happiest when scarfing down everything that looks remotely edible. It doesn’t matter what they eat, how much they eat, or when their ...
This summer Walter Hollier received the devastating news that he has terminal liver cancer. Given an estimated three to six months to live, he began making final arrangements.
The most heartbreaking ...
A boy slowly welcomes a new dog into his life.
It’s my 11th birthday today, though we are not having my party for another three days. Jackson’s been gone two weeks. I told Mom I didn’t wan...
When Travis Allen’s dog got loose shortly after Christmas, he wasn’t sure he’d ever see his best friend again. Four-year-old Chipper was with Allen visiting family in Warner Robins, Georgia when he g...
This pup loves three things: walks, snow, and fetch. Unfortunately, the last two don’t work out well together, but he hasn’t seemed to notice!
Twitter user @yge_ao01 posted this video of a walk they ...
In recent years, bone broth has become increasingly popular among senior dog owners. Our recent survey to iHeartDogs readers shows that many dog parents see benefits in the following areas:
Ap...
Sometimes I look back on the earlier years of my life, and I wish I had gone to vet school.
But, as luck would have it, you can’t get time back.
And, I am lucky enough to be a veterinary technician. ...
Pet parents consider their companions to be family, so what happens when they fall on hard times, gaining assistance to feed the household – but get no help for their pets?
This question was posed in...
Grooming your dog is a crucial part of caring for them, and failing to do it can lower their quality of life. Grooming your dog regularly could even help save their life if you spot lumps, bumps, or ...
Delta Airline's new regulations will add extra challenges
Recently, there has been an increase in the number of animals who have caused problems on flights. One dog bit a passenger on the ...
We never get tired of hearing about dogs – that’s why we love Modern Dog Magazine! Every issue has lots of fun, informative content for dog parents, including training help, health information, and l...
When the time comes to say goodbye, all dog parents hope their pets peacefully pass away after a long, happy life. The unfortunate reality, however, is senior dogs and dogs suffering from illness or ...
With each international trip we take with our dogs, we discover more and more ways to save money. As people who live on a budget, this is super important. More money saved = more trips! It’s a...
Last year’s numbers are in, and the city of Los Angeles is celebrating a huge milestone. In 2012, city leaders came together and made a goal. They wanted to move toward a “no-kill” future where every...