Dunkin’s Law is a proposed federal bill, introduced on October 26, 2026, that would let dog owners sue boarding, grooming, and other commercial pet-care businesses if their pet is harmed, neglected, or killed in their care. It would also recognize dogs and cats as sentient beings under the Animal Welfare Act, rather than treating them
A dog emergency evacuation plan means you can leave with your dog in under ten minutes: a packed go bag, a leash or carrier by the door, current ID and vet records, and a pet-friendly destination chosen in advance. If you must evacuate, take your dog with you — never leave a dog tied outside
Yes — large dogs really do age faster than small dogs, not just die younger. A study of 894 pet dogs published October 8, 2026, in the journal Science found that bigger dogs show faster molecular aging in their blood, driven by faster loss of control over “jumping genes” in their DNA. Every Great Dane
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Sudden, shock-like muscle jerks in a dog — called myoclonus — can signal low blood sugar, not just epilepsy, a new study of 10 dogs found. Nine had a pancreatic tumor called insulinoma. If your dog jerks suddenly, especially with weakness or collapse, call your vet promptly and film the episode if safe. Dog muscle
Yes — check your dog’s medicine. Wedgewood Pharmacy recalled nearly 4,000 compounded veterinary medication listings shipped between February 18 and October 6, 2026, because lab testing data may have been unreliable, leaving some products weaker or stronger than labelled. If your dog takes a compounded medicine, check the recall list and call your vet before
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Are sea hares dangerous to dogs? Yes — they can be. Sea hares are sea slugs that store toxins from the algae they eat, using them as a chemical defence against predators. When a dog licks, mouths, or swallows a beached sea hare, the result can be severe poisoning. Poison experts describe contact as potentially
Thousands of Toxic Sea Hares Just Washed Up — and They Can Poison Your Dog Read More »
Wondering “is my dog overweight?” Try the 60-second check: you can’t easily feel their ribs, there’s no waistline when you look down at them, and their belly hangs low from the side. That rib-waist-tuck check mirrors what vets do — and most owners are surprised by the result. If all three fail, book a vet
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If your new rescue dog has intestinal parasites, don’t panic — it’s one of the most common hiccups in newly adopted dogs. Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos’ newly adopted pup is being treated for a parasite before coming home, expected “any day now.” A fecal test and a vet-prescribed deworming course usually clear it within
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A dog’s sense of smell is at least 100,000 times more sensitive than a human’s, with up to 300 million scent receptors versus our roughly 5 million. New York City now uses conservation detection dogs to sniff out invasive zebra mussels in its drinking-water reservoirs — the same nose your dog uses every day. Definition:
Your Dog’s Sense of Smell Is Guarding NYC’s Water Supply — Here’s What It Can Really Do Read More »
Learn how age, health, energy and current fitness shape a dog’s activity needs—then build a free personalized seven-day wellness plan.
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