(CNN) -- Kim Stevens has a problem that affects tens of millions of Americans. If left untreated, it could lead to the death of someone she loves, someone who's part of the family. Stevens' dog Dodger, a black and gray mixed breed, is obese....

WHO let the dogs in? Well, a growing number of Scottish hotels are rolling out the red carpet for canine guests. A “night in the doghouse” at some of Scotland’s top hotels now includes chef- prepared gourmet menus, luxury dog beds, dog-sittin...

A Dutch Muslim politician has called for a ban on dogs in The Hague, the third-largest city in the Netherlands. Islamic legal tradition holds that dogs are "unclean" animals, and some say the call to ban them in Holland and elsewhere represents ...

You know when you were a kid and your dad told you that owning a dog would teach you responsibility? Walk him, feed him, clean up after him, keep him on a leash. One California dog walker found out last Sunday that the penalty for non-complian...

Whilst I do not normally write about events outside those concerning our four-legged friends, tonight I am prompted to do so as a result of our asinine Parliamentarians acting like total dogs with regard to our Internet Freedoms. (Which, of course...

This film, narrated by Clare Balding, looks at the issues affecting dog health and wellbeing in this country and what is being done in 2012 to help ensure that dog welfare stays at the top of the agenda. 'Dogs -- A Healthy Future', focuses ...

THE LOUTH SPCA faces a ' bleak' year as they struggle to cope with ever growing numbers of abandoned and neglected animals. ' The need has never been greater,' says Fiona Squibb, the LSPCA'S voluntary inspector. 'We literally have no funds to kee...

// Flatulence in dogs may not be a serious condition. However, if the extent of the presence of flatulence is great, it might be best to seek the advice of your pet doctor.There are several things that can cause flatulence in dogs. And while mos...

// Taking care of your dog is a complex undertaking. There are so many things that you need to accomplish.Feeding. First, you need to make sure that you feed your dog the right type of food in right amounts. The most important food nutrients lik...

// While most dog owners tend to groom their pet for the looks and appearance, there is more to pet grooming than just that. Grooming your pet regularly promotes good health and overall mood of your dog. Even though we think we can handle the gr...

// Hot Spots on dogs, also commonly known to vets as acute moist dermatitis. Thick coat dogs (such as golden retrievers, German shepherds and Bernese dogs) are particularly prone to hot spots.Although we love our dogs' warm coats and enjoy snugg...

// Just like humans, dogs get stomach upsets. These stomach upsets can arise from a variety of causes, from the pet eating the wrong foods, to the canine developing an allergy or insensitivity to certain foods. When this occurs, you may wish to ...

// In many suburbs around the world, pet dog populations have increased in size drastically. Furthermore, dog ownership has become a trend in society, as dogs have come to be considered a family member, worldwide.More than being dubbed as man's ...