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There’s nothing worse than watching your Dachshund suffers from itchy skin allergies. We asked our community of over 800,000 Dachshund owners the following question: What shampoo do you recommend for a Dachshund with itchy or sensitive skin? We’ve summarized the best responses below. Always remember to check with your veterinarian before making changes that affect

Many people love to hug their dogs, but what if your dog could hug you back? Brian Hanshaft taught his Alaskan Malamute puppy to “hug” at an early age. The first few training videos were adorable and heartwarming, but the trick didn’t end up how he expected. Now that Hugo the Malamute is full-grown, he

A Texas teenager was told that she couldn’t compete in beauty pageants because of being diagnosed with autism and a seizure disorder. But she didn’t let that stop her from pursuing her childhood dream. Despite it being her first time competing, and with her service dog by her side, Alison Appleby impressed a panel of

Not long ago, an article entitled, “Pets Are Not Children, So Stop Calling Them That” appeared on The Cut. The post garnered 929 comments directly to the page, not to mention the countless readers who weighed in on the issue via social media. While many expressed their ability to understand both sides of the argument,

iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. What we feed our dogs can have a big impact on their overall health. There are hundreds of brands out there, but many pet parents are wary of the processed ingredients used

David Foster is a busy man from the UK with a job that takes him all over the world, but first and foremost, he’s an animal lover. Although he enjoys the work he does, his real passion is bringing joy to shelter animals. David tells iHeartDogs, “All this travelling is boring, so I would go

iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. The health of our loved ones is one of the most precious things in life. It’s an asset that’s irretrievable once lost. For Alaskan malamute parents, one of the biggest priorities is

Microchips have helped reunite many dogs and humans, but sadly, they’re not always checked right away. A Pit Bull named Harley went missing for eight years even though he had an up-to-date microchip. His family was devastated, but they never gave up hope that their loving dog would one day return. When someone finally found

An 85-year-old man known as Donal Rogers is at risk of losing his beloved furry friend. His 5-year-old Jack Russell Terrier named Kim has never shown any signs of aggression before, but a recent interaction ended with her biting a stranger. One Mistake Puts Life at Risk Sadly, one dog bite can lead to canine

Spooky season is here, and there are lots of ways to celebrate. You can curl up on the couch with scary movie marathons while you hug your dog tight. Or a visit to the pumpkin patch with your pooch could be fun. Your dog will be more than happy to sniff out the perfect pick

There is never a justification to leave an animal behind, yet it happens too often. A white Pit Bull was reported coming in and out of a rundown home in a crime-ridden neighborhood. The residence was on its last legs, but the dog would not leave the one place where she felt secure. Stray Rescue

WARNING: Content may be sensitive for some readers. “Est Alpha Kennels” in Pahrump, Nevada, is a puppy mill that has been in business for over ten years. They breed and sell a rare breed known as the Caucasian Shepherd Dog (or Caucasian Ovcharka). According to the AKC, these dogs weigh 99 to 170 pounds. They’re

Just a puppy of four months old, Chowder was left to fend for himself in the world. With puncture wounds dotting his face, one can imagine his short life had already known cruelty. As a baby, he should have been snuggled sweetly in a cozy bed in his forever home, but sadly this wasn’t the

It’s not uncommon to read about stray dogs in bad shape, so when Sharon Bertozzi spotted a sick dog curled up on her porch for four hours, she shared the story with her friends. However, the surprise came later on when she realized that this “dog” was not actually a dog at all. Image Source:

There are few things worse than dealing with diarrhea in your Doberman! We asked our 800,000 members from Doberman community on facebook the following question: “What’s the best food for a Doberman with a sensitive stomach?” We’ve summarized the best responses below. Always remember to check with your veterinarian before making changes that affect your Doberman’s

Hurricane Ian tore its way through South Florida almost a week ago, but rescue efforts continue as residual flood waters still affect areas across the state. Residents are waiting for flood waters to recede while the water in some places continues to rise.  With widespread, week-long power outages, photos of people and their precious pets

Like many of her family members, Princess Madeleine of Sweden is a dog lover. So, when she saw an adorable rescue dog needing a home, she couldn’t resist. A formerly neglected dog ended up in a shelter in Miami, Florida, and Princess Madeleine fell in love. Madeleine and her family moved to Florida from Sweden

Food is one way we express love to our dogs. We love to watch them get excited about a heaping serving at mealtime and we enjoy seeing them get excited over between-meal treats. Just like with humans, though, we have to be careful to give our dogs the right balance of food and activity to