Taking the train to Montreal was a new experience for myself and Zen. The Kontinental Kat seemed purrfectly fine as we boarded and took our seats. Mind you, the Boss was a sophisticated Tom. After about 10 minutes, the Via Rail train got under way. “How long is this going to take?” I asked with […]
When people think about liver disease in dogs, yellow eyes often come to mind. It is one of the more recognizable warning signs, and for good reason. Jaundice can develop when the body accumulates bilirubin, a pigment that the liver normally helps process and eliminate. But a dog does not need to have yellow eyes […]
Ask a dog owner whether their dog understands them and the answer is an instant yes. Ask a scientist and the answer is more careful: it depends on what you mean by “understand.” Over the past two decades, researchers have tested dogs with word-learning experiments, brain scans and controlled behavior trials. The picture they have […]
As cat lovers, we cherish the joy and companionship these graceful creatures bring into our lives, but it’s essential to recognize the environmental impact of traditional cat care practices. Or rather, how the drive to cleanliness impacts our cat’s lives. Thankfully, these hilarious clean cat memes have been created to help us laugh at our […]
Buying a dog brush should be simple. Then you start looking and suddenly you’re choosing between slickers, pin brushes, rubber curries, undercoat rakes, de-shedding blades and half a dozen tools that all promise to remove an alarming amount of hair. The problem is that there really isn’t one best dog brush. There’s the best brush […]
VD: A view from the cheap seats in Great American Ballpark, home to the Cincinnati Reds. The Ohio River can be seen running behind the outfield walls and the red-seated stadium is still mostly empty. Day 1 OK. Good news first: The baseball gods have smiled on me again. After I scheduled my flight to […]
Dogs are naturally curious animals, and their interest in unfamiliar smells, objects, and foods can sometimes lead them into dangerous situations. While most owners take precautions around obvious hazards, many ordinary household products can also threaten a dog’s health when accidentally swallowed or improperly handled. Medications, cleaning supplies, personal care products, and certain foods are […]
I’m still in shock with the events that took place yesterday and the extremely difficult experience of having to say goodbye to my best friend this morning. I’m going to precursor this post by saying, I don’t know if any of it is going to make sense or be cohesive, but I’m truly not in […]
iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Keeping your dog hydrated is essential, especially during walks, hikes, road trips, and outdoor adventures. The best water bottles for dogs make it easy to offer your furry friend fresh, clean water […]
What do you think is the future of AI? View all responses There are plenty of downsides to artificial intelligence. AI has made it more difficult to get and keep a job. AI is already causing a strain on our energy grids, and it will only get worse even though more companies are self-powering their […]
