A 2024 study of 584,734 UK dogs found a median lifespan of 12.5 years, with large differences by breed, size and face shape. Here are the numbers, and their limits.
How Long Do Dogs Live? Lifespan by Breed, Size and Face Shape Read More »
What the 2022 AAHA canine vaccination guidelines say about puppy shots, adult boosters and lifestyle vaccines, in plain English, with a table you can take to your vet.
Dog Vaccine Schedule: Puppies and Adults (AAHA 2022 Guidelines) Read More »
I read two public-domain dog care books from the 1900s and compared their advice on feeding, sweets, bones and stomach trouble with what the Merck Veterinary Manual and the FDA say today.
Dog Care Advice From 1900s Books: What Still Holds Up Read More »
Chocolate, xylitol and raisins are the three Halloween treats that can seriously hurt a dog. What the Merck Veterinary Manual, FDA and ASPCA say about doses, timing and what to do.
Halloween Candy and Dogs: What’s Dangerous and What to Do Read More »
Enter your dog’s weight and the type and amount of chocolate to see how the dose compares with the thresholds in the Merck Veterinary Manual. Always call your vet or poison control.
Chocolate Toxicity Calculator for Dogs: How Much Is Too Much? Read More »
Vets aim for 1 to 2% of body weight a week. How to work out your dog’s rate, how long it takes to reach a goal weight, and what the AAHA guidelines say about calories and plateaus.
How Fast Should a Dog Lose Weight? The Safe Weekly Rate Read More »
How to check your dog’s body condition score at home on the 9-point scale vets use, what each score means in extra weight, and what a study of 50,000 dogs found about weight and lifespan.
Is My Dog Overweight? How to Use the Body Condition Score Read More »