Porphyrins are naturally excreted in tears, saliva & urine. However, they’re more visible in dogs with light fur. Some breeds get tear stains more, especially those with short noses, flat faces, and ...

Did you know? The unsightly stains found on the paws and legs of light -coat colored dogs is due to excessive licking because of porphyrin pigments found in a dog's saliva. As seen, paw licking in ...

The reddish-brown staining under your dog’s eyes is from an iron-containing dye molecule called porphyrin. It is produced as ...

If your dog's liver disease isn't caught early, it can lead to a serious brain condition called hepatic encephalopathy. Sometimes liver disease can happen as a result of aging. Sometimes it's genetic.

Not all pups need all-day companionship. In fact, these dogs that can be left alone are perfectly content with some solitude while you're away. Your dream job may be a stay-at-home pup parent ...

For starters, the Fable bed is made of a stain- and water-resistant material that’s perfect for accident-prone puppies, and it’s UV-resistant, too, so it’s a great option for an outdoor dog ...

How an Emerging Disease in Dogs Is Shedding Light on Cystic Fibrosis July 29, 2024 — A canine gallbladder disease that involves the accumulation of abnormal mucus similar to that seen in human ...

Enroll to have your dog’s intelligence tested or help raise puppies at Duke’s Canine Cognition Center One of Véronique Koch’s first assignments as a science videographer at Duke five years ago was to ...

From managing weight to building robust immune systems, there are numerous health benefits to giving your dog the right food, according to experts (balanced, of course, around their favorite dog ...

Whether your wood fence is years old or newly installed, it can benefit from a single inexpensive addition: stain. Applying wood stain to the slats can improve its design appeal and prolong the ...

We love our dogs. More than 65 million U.S. households own one, making dogs our most popular pets. Watch the video above to see an ecstatic family reunited with its runaway dog. National Dog Day ...