Sally Anne Thompson, Animal Photography The Kooiker tends to be a fun and energetic companion. Yes, you read that right. A Kooikerhondje. What’s that, you ask? The Kooiker, as he’s known for short, is a Dutch sporting breed (his full name is Nederlandse Kooikerhondje) whose job is to lure ducks into a trap for banding
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The J.M Smucker company has announced that they are “withdrawing” multiple lots of their popular Pup-Peroni treats after several complaints were made online regarding mold. Concerned pet parents have been posting photos of spotty, discolored Pup-Peroni treats for months now, claiming that their brand-new packages of the popular treat were contaminated with mold. In response
Thinkstock Certain physical traits can make dogs appear sad even when they aren’t. What is it about so many canine faces that makes them seem so sad? Drooping ears, lids and lips, soulful eyes and a mournful demeanor — we’ve all seen that look. Is it any wonder that we worry if our beloved canine
Have you heard about lick granulomas? If your dog already has one, you may already know how difficult they can be to treat. If you have never heard of them before, what do you need to know in order to prevent your dog from getting one? What is a lick granuloma? What causes them? How
Thinkstock Digging in the carpet may be your dog’s way of releasing stress. What is it about carpet that seems to incite some dogs to want to ‘dig to China’? Do you cringe when you hear the telltale scrape of canine toenails furiously trying to scratch their way through your floor fibers? There may be
What your dog eats should keep them healthy, but recalls can get in the way of that. So, it’s important to stay on top of dog food recalls to ensure your pup’s safety. Maryland dog food brand Top Quality Dog Food recently recalled a batch of dog food. The food might’ve been infected with Salmonella
Thinkstock Dogs can contract Lyme disease through the bite of an infected deer tick, either Ixodes scapularis or Ixodes pacificus. In the Northeast and upper midwestern parts of United States — the hotbed for Lyme disease — up to 90 percent of dogs may test positive for the bacteria that cause the disease. Of those
Elevated vitamin D levels are among the most common causes of pet food recalls. Earlier this month, another popular dog food brand was voluntarily recalled for this reason. Now, Tuffy’s Pet Foods has also recalled some of their NutriSource dog food due to dangerous levels of vitamin D. Of course, vitamin D is an essential
A common question we get here at iHeartDogs.com is: “How do I brush my dog’s teeth?” We have spent years working with owners in understanding dental hygiene and how to help your pup the most. Here is how to brush your dog’s teeth: Dogs suffer from all the same dental problems that we do, such
Fromm Family Foods of Mequon, Wisconsin, recently issued a recall related to some of its canned food recipes. The brand has only had one other recall, which was in 2016 for a similar issue. The company voluntarily recalled about 5,500 cases of canned dog food due to elevated levels of Vitamin D. If you have any
Today, your dog isn’t interested in eating, nor has energy that was exhibited yesterday. Normally, your dog is eager to eat and equally eager to play and get into mischief. Being the excellent parent that you are, you make an appointment for your dog to see your veterinarian. While you aren’t sure what may be