Most dog parents know the scenario: You’re going about your business when suddenly, your beloved pup picks up one of their legs and places their paw on you. While it seems like just another one of ...

Healthy paws are an important part of your dog’s well-being. Your dog’s paws bear their body weight and are essential for their daily activities. Dog paws are made up of skin, bones, tendons, ...

Your dog’s paws are exposed to a lot every day, including pavement, stones, grass, plants, and dirt, and paw pad injuries and infections can happen. It’s important to be aware of the risks and know ...

Nick Cesare is a Newsweek writer based in Boise. His focus is writing on pets, lifestyle and workplaces. Nick joined Newsweek in 2023. He is a graduate of Boise State University. You can get in touch ...

Dogs are fascinating creatures that have been man’s best friend for centuries. They are intelligent, loyal, and playful, and ...

Dogs naturally lick their paws, but unusually excessive licking may have an underlying cause. If your dog frequently licks the same paw, they could be in pain or have an injury or infection. When you ...

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When you’re walking your dog in cold weather, you may have found yourself wondering how you can protect their paws in the winter because there’s going to be a limit with how much cold, wet and ice ...