Safetypup Blog

While we’re sure most people who live in regions that are cold during the winter have a good idea how to take care of their pets when the frost sets...

Below, you’ll find an open letter from veterinarian Dr. Eric Barchas, the resident vet of Dogster.com and the man behind the “Ask a Vet” blog. In this letter, Dr. Barchas...

Pet insurance is available from a rapidly increasing number of insurance companies, and many of our readers are curious whether or not it’s something they need. While there’s no short...

If you’re like us, you have a ton of items that are exclusively used for your dog, from brushes and treats to toys and collars. Many of these items have...

This one’s worth sharing! It’s a little known fact that hilarious pet videos can improve your productivity by stimulating the creative portions of your mind. At least, that’s what you...

If you’ve ever wondered why dogs are a sloppy splashy mess when they drink, you’ll be glad to know that a recent research group at Virginia Tech has used a...

We’ve all heard of the “hair of the dog” hangover cure, but this dog takes it to an entirely new level. In the following video you’ll meet Baron, the most...

New Year’s Eve is upon us, and we’re all looking forward to spending a long night eating, drinking, and spending time with friends and family. Like other holidays, New Year’s...

Yes, dogs seem to show highly social behavior with people and with other dogs, but is this behavior a form of intrinsic altruism or is it simply the result of...

Now that the presents have been opened, we have the rare opportunity of viewing some of the most egregious examples of pampered pets adorned with festooned holiday trappings. Aglow with...

US Veteran James Pack of Camden, Delaware received a heartwarming gift earlier this week when a group of volunteers took it upon themselves to put together a Christmas miracle especially...

The Purina Better With Pets Summit has produced a wealth of scientific research and insight into the cognitive associations and behaviors of canines and how think about humans. It’s no...