I compared how 1910-era books described the Bulldog, Collie, Boston Terrier, Great Dane, Mastiff and St. Bernard with the American Kennel Club standards today.
Dog History: How Breeds Were Described 100 Years Ago Read More »
Which holiday plants and common houseplants the ASPCA lists as toxic to dogs, what each one can do, and what to do if your dog chews one.
Toxic Plants for Dogs: Holiday and Houseplant Guide Read More »
What the AVMA and ASPCA say about turkey, gravy, stuffing, pie and the trash can, sorted into safe, careful and no, with the pancreatitis risk explained.
Thanksgiving Foods Dogs Can and Can’t Eat Read More »
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 »
Enter your dog’s weight to see a typical daily water range in cups, and compare it with what your dog actually drinks. Based on veterinary fact sheets and peer-reviewed research.
Dog Water Intake Calculator: How Much Should My Dog Drink? 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 »