Dietary management including high fiber dog food can be an effective way to manage and prevent anal gland issues in dogs, but fiber is not the only cause of gland issues.

The Whole Dog Journal

25.12.2024

Is Grain-Free Good for Dogs? - Whole Dog Journal

Grain free dog food can be good for dogs who have a grain allergy or sensitivity it isn't necessary for all dogs as dogs are omnivorous.

The Whole Dog Journal

24.12.2024

Are Pig Ears Good For Dogs? - Whole Dog Journal

Pig ears are good for dogs, and are largely a safe chew treat. However, there are potential hazards that owners should be and stay aware of.

The Whole Dog Journal

24.12.2024

Whole Dog Journal's Gear of the Year 2025 - Whole Dog Journal

At Whole Dog Journal we're always looking for the best dog gear for training or daily life with dogs. Here's our picks for dog gear of the year for 2025.

The Whole Dog Journal

23.12.2024

Flirt Pole Fun for Dogs - Whole Dog Journal

The lure at the end of a flirt pole for dogs mimes the movements of prey, and can be used to engage with a dog's instinct to chase for play and training.

The Whole Dog Journal

21.12.2024

Is Neem Oil Safe for Dogs? - Whole Dog Journal

Neem oil is a natural oil used as a pesticide and skin treatment. Neem oil for dogs is safe to use topically, but it shouldn't be ingested.

The Whole Dog Journal

20.12.2024

A Fish Story - Whole Dog Journal

What’s worse than a skunked dog? A dog who has rolled in a long-dead, rotten salmon carcass at length, luxuriously, and with relish.

The Whole Dog Journal

19.12.2024

What to Feed a Dog With a Yeast Infection - Whole Dog Journal

What do you feed a dog with a yeast infection? Ideally it is a diet that is low in sugar and carbohydrates to discourage yeast overgrowth.

The Whole Dog Journal

18.12.2024

Activated Charcoal for Dogs - Whole Dog Journal

If your dog ingests something toxic activated charcoal may help, but you should consult poison control before using activated charcoal for dogs.

The Whole Dog Journal

17.12.2024

Best Tools for Daily Dog Training - Whole Dog Journal

Dog training tools like leashes, treat pouches, and chew toys can make positive reinforcement a daily habit in your dog training routine.

The Whole Dog Journal

16.12.2024

The Best Dog Shampoo for Odor - Whole Dog Journal

Dogs like to get smelly. It's part of their nature to romp and roll in things you wish they wouldn't. The best dog shampoos for odor might help.

The Whole Dog Journal

15.12.2024

Understanding Prey Drive in Dogs - Whole Dog Journal

If you have ever lived with a working breed dog, you’ve probably lived with a dog that has a strong strong prey drive that chases anything to move.

The Whole Dog Journal

14.12.2024

What You Need to Know: Zyrtec for Dogs - Whole Dog Journal

Zyrtec is a safe medication for dogs that can help with itchiness due to allergies, or bug bites. However, before using Zyrtec find out why your dog itches.

The Whole Dog Journal

13.12.2024

An Open Letter to the People with the Cat - Whole Dog Journal

A well practiced recall will prevent a lot of potential drama such as an impromptu meeting between you dog's and a strange cat.

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13.12.2024

Dry Dog Food for Picky Eaters - Whole Dog Journal

If your dog is a picky eater you may have trouble finding dog food. Finding dry dog food for picky eaters is a special challenge.

The Whole Dog Journal

12.12.2024

Can Dogs Burp? - Whole Dog Journal

Dogs can burp due to a variety of reasons. Most of them aren't serious like eating too or overeating. Digestive issues like GERD can also cause burps.

The Whole Dog Journal

11.12.2024

Identifying and Treating Staph Infections in Dogs - Whole Dog Journal

Staph infections in dogs can be either superficial or deep. Superficial staph infections can cause hair loss while deep infections can have fever and pain.

The Whole Dog Journal

10.12.2024

Can Colloidal Silver Help My Dog? - Whole Dog Journal

Colloidal silver has long been used to treat infections. Colloidal silver for dogs might help with minor infections, but it is not without risk.

The Whole Dog Journal

09.12.2024

How to Treat a Dog Ear Hematoma at Home - Whole Dog Journal

A hematoma is a lump that occurs due to capillary bleeding. You can treat a dog ear hematoma at home, but it does run the risk of a cauliflower ear.

The Whole Dog Journal

08.12.2024

What to Feed a Dog for Urinary Health - Whole Dog Journal

Food can promote good urinary health for your dog, and prevent the development of kidney disease, bladder stones, and other urinary tract health problems.

The Whole Dog Journal

07.12.2024

Do Dogs Think? (and other curiosities about the dog brain) - Whole Dog Journal

What do dogs think about? Thanks to science and research we are gaining insights into what our dogs think about, and how dogs think about us.

The Whole Dog Journal

06.12.2024

How to Treat Black Fly Bites on Dogs - Whole Dog Journal

Fly bites on dogs, especially black fly bites on dogs are painful and can be very itchy. They may even cause a rash. Luckily treatment is usually simple.

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06.12.2024

Rehoming Your Old Dog - Whole Dog Journal

Rehoming a dog is understandable in extreme circumstances. It is less understandable when the dog is simply not getting a long with another dog.

The Whole Dog Journal

05.12.2024

Sundowners in Dogs - Whole Dog Journal

Sundowners in dogs that are aging can be hard for their owners to deal with. Fortunately, you can help your dog slow the progression of the disease.

The Whole Dog Journal

04.12.2024

Dog Owner’s Guide to Types of Ticks - Whole Dog Journal

There are many types of ticks that can bite dogs and spread disease. Where they are found and the diseases they spread depend on tick species.

The Whole Dog Journal

03.12.2024

Acute Renal Failure in Dogs: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Whole Dog Journal

Acute renal failure in dogs, or kidney failure is condition that has a sudden onset and leave your dog vomiting, feeling lethargic, and ill.

The Whole Dog Journal

02.12.2024

How to Keep Dogs Off the Couch - Whole Dog Journal

The way to keep dogs off the couch is to teach them that they're not allowed there. Consistently enforced rules and a calm demeanor will teach them.

The Whole Dog Journal

01.12.2024

Introducing a New Dog to a Jealous Dog - Whole Dog Journal

Dogs get jealous especially if you’re giving attention to a different canine. So how do you introduce a new dog to a jealous dog?

The Whole Dog Journal

30.11.2024

How To Pick the Best Animal Charities to Donate To - Whole Dog Journal

Finding the best animal charities requires research. Here's our guide to researching charities to find one whose cause you can fully support.

The Whole Dog Journal

29.11.2024

Grateful for Dogs on This and Every Thanksgiving - Whole Dog Journal

Thanksgiving is a day of gratitude, and Whole Dog Journal editor is grateful for her dog's love, their companionship, and the comfort they provide.

The Whole Dog Journal

29.11.2024

Can Dogs Get Poison Ivy? - Whole Dog Journal

Dogs can be affected by poison ivy, but it isn't as common as a poison ivy rash in humans. The best treatment is a quick bath to prevent a rash.

The Whole Dog Journal

28.11.2024

High-Calorie Dog Food - Whole Dog Journal

For dogs with high energy needs a high-calorie dog food that is dense with nutrition can keep these pups performing at their very best.

The Whole Dog Journal

27.11.2024

Can Dogs Get Lice? - Whole Dog Journal

Dogs can get lice, but lice are species specific so unlikely to spread from your dog to you, or from you (or your child) to your dog.

The Whole Dog Journal

24.11.2024

When Is A Dog Considered a Senior? - Whole Dog Journal

When is your dog a senior dog? There's no one age at which a dog becomes a senior dog. Instead a range of biological markers will indicate senior status.

The Whole Dog Journal

23.11.2024

How To Train an Aggressive Dog - Whole Dog Journal

The key to training an aggressive dog is to identify the root cause of the aggression and remove the trigger for the behavior during training.

The Whole Dog Journal

23.11.2024

What Is a Double-Coated Dog? - Whole Dog Journal

Double coated dogs require regular grooming to keep shedding at a reasonable level, and to prevent health problems like tangles and matting.

The Whole Dog Journal

22.11.2024

Dog Park Rules - Whole Dog Journal

Dog park rules keep dogs and their owners safe. They can be common sense or very specific. Frequently they are enforced by local authorities.

The Whole Dog Journal

22.11.2024

Download The Full December 2024-January 2025 Issue PDF - Whole Dog Journal

Whole Dog Journal‘s mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on dog food, training, behavior, health, and more.

The Whole Dog Journal

21.11.2024

Why Is My Dog’s Tail Down? - Whole Dog Journal

A dog's tail held down is an appeasement sign that can indicate nervousness, fear, or stress. The exact feelings depend a lot on context signs.

The Whole Dog Journal

20.11.2024

What is Flyball? - Whole Dog Journal

Flyball takes the game of fetch to the next level by adding hurdles, a box to turn on, and other dogs racing at the same time.

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High-Fiber Dog Food and Anal Glands - Whole Dog Journal

Is Grain-Free Good for Dogs? - Whole Dog Journal

Are Pig Ears Good For Dogs? - Whole Dog Journal

Whole Dog Journal's Gear of the Year 2025 - Whole Dog Journal

Flirt Pole Fun for Dogs - Whole Dog Journal

Is Neem Oil Safe for Dogs? - Whole Dog Journal

A Fish Story - Whole Dog Journal

What to Feed a Dog With a Yeast Infection - Whole Dog Journal

Activated Charcoal for Dogs - Whole Dog Journal

Best Tools for Daily Dog Training - Whole Dog Journal

The Best Dog Shampoo for Odor - Whole Dog Journal

Understanding Prey Drive in Dogs - Whole Dog Journal

What You Need to Know: Zyrtec for Dogs - Whole Dog Journal

An Open Letter to the People with the Cat - Whole Dog Journal

Dry Dog Food for Picky Eaters - Whole Dog Journal

Can Dogs Burp? - Whole Dog Journal

Identifying and Treating Staph Infections in Dogs - Whole Dog Journal

Can Colloidal Silver Help My Dog? - Whole Dog Journal

How to Treat a Dog Ear Hematoma at Home - Whole Dog Journal

What to Feed a Dog for Urinary Health - Whole Dog Journal

Do Dogs Think? (and other curiosities about the dog brain) - Whole Dog Journal

How to Treat Black Fly Bites on Dogs - Whole Dog Journal

Rehoming Your Old Dog - Whole Dog Journal

Sundowners in Dogs - Whole Dog Journal

Dog Owner’s Guide to Types of Ticks - Whole Dog Journal

Acute Renal Failure in Dogs: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Whole Dog Journal

How to Keep Dogs Off the Couch - Whole Dog Journal

Introducing a New Dog to a Jealous Dog - Whole Dog Journal

How To Pick the Best Animal Charities to Donate To - Whole Dog Journal

Grateful for Dogs on This and Every Thanksgiving - Whole Dog Journal

Can Dogs Get Poison Ivy? - Whole Dog Journal

High-Calorie Dog Food - Whole Dog Journal

Can Dogs Get Lice? - Whole Dog Journal

When Is A Dog Considered a Senior? - Whole Dog Journal

How To Train an Aggressive Dog - Whole Dog Journal

What Is a Double-Coated Dog? - Whole Dog Journal

Dog Park Rules - Whole Dog Journal

Download The Full December 2024-January 2025 Issue PDF - Whole Dog Journal

Why Is My Dog’s Tail Down? - Whole Dog Journal

What is Flyball? - Whole Dog Journal

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