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Most dogs have a lot to say; it’s up to their people to learn to interpret those dog sounds. Dogs use barking, baying, howling, and sighing to convey various messages. It’s up to you to understand dog ...

If your dog is in pain, call your vet who can tell you what to do based on your dog's medical history. They may recommend medications like aspirin, tramadol, and gabapentin. You can also try natural ...

Dogs are masters at hiding pain. It's in their DNA a survival instinct passed down from their wild ancestors. So, even if your furry friend seems cheerful and waggy-tailed, they might be silently ...

Aging dogs have a talent for staying stoic, even when their bodies start to fail them. Unlike people, they rarely complain, but that doesn’t mean the discomfort isn’t there. As your pup grows older, ...

Dog breeds differ in pain sensitivity, but these differences don't always match up with the beliefs people -- including veterinarians -- hold about breed-specific pain sensitivity. Dog breeds differ ...

When your dog develops a toothache, it’s not like he can walk up to you, paw in mouth, as he mumbles, “Excuse me, human, but I seem to be experiencing a rather bothersome premolar situation today.” ...

Are you wondering whether you can give dogs paracetamol? There are lots of pain relief options to help stiffness, soreness and muscle pain in dogs, but what pain relief is safe for them and how much ...

Recently, Jessica Pierce and I gave a talk about our book Unleashing Your Dog: A Field Guide to Giving Your Canine Companion the Best Life Possible in which we stressed the importance of allowing dogs ...