Dachshunds are loyal and loving. As with all breeds, they come with some issues, the most important being their backs, which are prone to injury. They are predisposed to a condition called IVDD – canine intervertebral disk disease. Follow these steps to help prevent this injury to your doxie.

With most households, whether it is a single person or a family, either you work full-time or are out of the home most or all the day. As cute as that little ball of fur is, you have to ask yourself, how much time do I have to devote to this pet? A simple yet important question for both of you.

So you have decided to book a vacation. You have been dreaming about getting away from it all for such a long time, however, you have one problem. You can’t take your beloved pets with you. Now what? Now it's time to get a reliable pet sitter and do your homework. Here's what you should know.

If you are like us, our furbabies are an extremely important part of our family. As we use herbs as part of our daily health regimen, you should also consider them for your four-legged child as well. Try these great herbs for the furbaby in your life you want to protect.

Did you know that having a dog in your life doesn't just mean you have a loving and loyal companion? Studies have shown that having a canine companion provides us with oodles of mental and physical benefits that go far beyond what most realize.

It's easy to forget that not everyone likes dogs. Some people have had bad experiences, some just aren't animal people. Observing some rules of etiquette with your dog won't just help prevent from creating more bad experiences for people, but it might just help to change some minds about canine c

Pet photography can be a challenge, but that doesn't mean you can't get the best out of even the most fidgety of pets. Use these tips and tricks to get some great photos of your dog -- and have fun doing it.

Dogs are well-known for their sense of smell. But even the most devoted dog owners might not realize just how smell impacts their dog's behavior, and how vividly it colors the world around them.

Keeping a crate around for your dog well after housetraining has been completed can have its benefits.

When the weather turns cold and damp, humans aren't the only ones that can suffer from the aches and pains of arthritis. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of canine arthritis, and what you can do to make daily life easier for your dog.