Senior Pet Care: 5 Things to Watch For

Senior Pet Care: 5 Things to Watch For

Getting old is not a disease, but it does bring our pets as many pitfalls as it does for us. Knowing the signs of aging helps us care for our dogs and cats the way they’ve cared for us all their lives—with unconditional compassion. Giving the best senior pet...
Dog DNA Testing: What is Collie Eye Anomaly?

Dog DNA Testing: What is Collie Eye Anomaly?

When looking over the menu of options dog DNA testing, you may be unsure which might be a wise choice for your pet’s breed. Here’s a little information about an inherited disease you might not know a lot about. If you are the proud new owner of a Collie or Australian...
What is von Willebrand’s Disease in Dogs?

What is von Willebrand’s Disease in Dogs?

If you own a Doberman Pinscher or breed them, in your studies about this magnificent dog you’ve no doubt come across the subject of von Willebrand’s disease. It is widely considered in the veterinary community as the most common inherited bleeding disorder for dogs,...
Raw Food Diet for Dogs: Pros and Cons

Raw Food Diet for Dogs: Pros and Cons

The statistics say it all: Americans are crazy about dogs. In fact, according to the ASPCA, there are an estimated 78 million dogs from coast to coast, and 44% of U.S. households have a pooch. That’s some serious puppy love, and all those tail-waggers need to be fed....
Survey Says: Dog People May Treat Pets Better than Family

Survey Says: Dog People May Treat Pets Better than Family

An interesting survey from Rover.com (a nationwide network of dog-walkers and pet-sitters) features findings that are both expected and perhaps also unexpected. As a premiere dog DNA test provider, we talk with loving dog owners each and every day, and can bear...