Dogs

The Cavapoo is a designer crossbreed with a good-natured personality, making it an ideal service and emotional support dog. Cavapoos are generally healthy but on the grounds of not being infected or malnourished from puppyhood or affected by any congenital health conditions. Also getting your cavapoos from the best cavapoo breeders in the midwest is […]

  Key Takeaways A small piece of plain pancake may be safe for some healthy adult dogs once in a while. Pancakes are not a healthy or necessary food for dogs and should not be a regular treat. Syrup, butter, chocolate, xylitol, raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, and rich toppings can be unsafe or dangerous. Dogs […]

A few days ago, as Stola bounced from one impulsive behavior to another–ripping the couch, chasing the cat, jumping on everyone, nipping, repeat 100 times–I muttered to John, “Is there any chance they make stimulants for dogs?” And then I wondered: Can dogs even have ADHD? So, of course, I dug into the question and […]

The risk of exposure to parvovirus with puppies is real and owners must be mindful about where they take their pups. However, the extreme sensationalism to not take your puppy out of the house is not and can be detrimental to their well-being.  The timing of a puppy’s highest likelihood of contracting parvo and their […]

This article is from the May 2026 issue of Update Magazine. For audio recording and full magazine, click the links below the article.  A group of teens pose in front of the water fountain at the Detroit Zoo with their white mobility canes in hand. From ziplining and kayaking to spraying a fire hose and […]

as an impulsive, enthusiatic ADHD HOT MESS, I JUMPED INTO HAVING RABBITS WITHOUT DOING ALL THE RESEARCH. I don’t recommend it. It’s very irresponsible. Like, all’s well that end’s well, but honestly, a touch of caution and research would have served me well. I wasn’t fully uninformed. Obviously, I was willing to learn and would […]

Bringing home a new dog is exciting. It can also feel overwhelming. Many first-time owners quickly discover that understanding their dog is not always as simple as they expected. That is one reason in home dog training in Kansas City has become such a valuable resource for new families. Learning together in a familiar environment […]

Why Do My Dog Smells Like Fish? Why do dogs smells like fish? A dog can release a fishy smell due to various reasons. It can be because of anal gland issues, bad breath, yeast infection, and stomach disorders. While every dog breed can discharge a fishy smell, this condition is majorly observed in adult […]

For years, Nyx lived with a level of fear that most dogs should never have to experience. Every unfamiliar sound, gentle voice, or hand reaching in her direction reminded her of a painful past that had stolen her confidence. Although many people believed she would never recover enough to become a family pet, one compassionate […]

Planning a trip is exciting. Figuring out what to do with your Chihuahua while you’re away? Not so exciting. Many of us worry more about our dogs than ourselves when we’re traveling. Will they miss us? Will they be happy? Will they be safe? And if your Chihuahua is anything like mine, they probably think […]