Is Superbug Danger To Humans?

An infectious superbug capable of being passed from pets to humans is on the rise and becoming increasingly problematic. It was only a few years ago when scientists suspected that the bacteria was...

“Killer” Bees Attack Dogs

In Riviera Beach, FL a 70 year-old-woman was injured and three dogs killed when attacked by bees living at a vacant house. Nancy J. Hill stepped outside her Dorado Drive home at about 4:30 p.m....

Keep Your Dog Cool in the Heat

This video features some practical, simple ways to keep your pet from getting overheated. A new one to me—and a great idea—is rubbing aloe vera gel or vitamin E oil on a dog’s foot...

Why Do We Still Chop Off Puppies’ Tails?

Our guest blogger is Tracie Hotchner, radio host and author of The Dog Bible. Tracie is writing a series of daily dog tips for Dogster which you can receive by email. To sign up, just check the box...

Heat Wave Alert

Guest blogger Stacie Tamaki is a Dogster member and guardian of Kitai. We encourage you to follow her example and report dogs left in hot cars. In California it is now illegal to leave a dog in a...