Category: Pets & Animals

Air support for uMkhuze’s rhino monitoring efforts...

uMkhuze Game Reserve, located in northern KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa, plays a vital role in the survival of the country’s b...

Wildfire in Etosha National Park, Namibia

On 22nd September 2025, when we celebrate World Rhino Day, a wildfire tore its way through Etosha National Park, the world-famous ...

The Honest Kitchen Essential Clusters – Don’t Call...

As a veterinarian and owner of five (yes, five) dogs, finding a pet food that delivers outstanding nutrition and high-quality ingr...

Should You Add Olive Oil to Your Dog’s Food? Read ...

“Healthy for humans” doesn’t always mean healthy for dogs. If you drizzle olive oil on your salad or use it to cook nearly everyth...

On World Rhino Day 2025, Wildfire Burns in Black R...

On 22nd September 2025, when we celebrate World Rhino Day, a wildfire tore its way through Etosha National Park, the world-famous ...

What You Need To Know Before You Get A Mini Golden...

You’ve seen the photos: fluffy ears, warm eyes, playful energy. Mini Goldendoodles look like a dream dog. But beneath the fluff li...

Dogster Photo Contest: Dogs of the Week Winners (O...

Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See ...

These Popular Dog Breeds May Be More Aggressive Th...

They may be popular, lovable, and adorable, but don’t be fooled. Some of the world’s favorite dog breeds also carry a high risk of...

Giving Shelter Pets a Second Shot at Adoption – Ho...

At Dogster, we love to celebrate everything dog, and that, in large part, includes the heroes who help make dogs’ lives a little b...

From Breeders to Your Door: How PuppySpot Safely D...

Bringing a puppy into your home is a life-changing decision, one that deserves thought and care right from the moment you begin lo...

The Rise of the Pet-Nup – Insanity or Common Sense...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll no doubt be aware that yet another celebrity marriage has fallen victim to the rava...

Ask Dr. Paola – Vegetables, Eye Protection & Paw C...

Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our ...

The Truth About Castor Oil and Dogs: What Vets Nee...

Castor oil has been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine, including as a laxative, even for pets. And while it migh...

Purina Pro Plan Dog Food Review 2025: Pros & Cons ...

Review Summary Purina has been one of the top producers in the pet food industry for over 90 years and has been a trusted brand fo...

Acana Dog Food Review 2025: Pros, Cons, Recalls & ...

Acana is a unique company that produces dog food in Alberta, Canada, and Auburn, Kentucky. It manufactures dog food for the Americ...

10 Best Dog Bowls in 2025 – Reviews & Top Picks

Feeding dogs can be messy; sometimes, our pups eat too quickly, knock their bowls over in their exuberance for food and spill kibb...

10 Best Dog Toys in 2025 – Reviews & Top Picks

Dog toys can provide exercise, mental stimulation, and even companionship for your dog. They can also buy you some peace while you...

10 Best Dog Beds in 2025 – Reviews & Top Picks

Buying a new bed for your dog is almost like looking for a new mattress for yourself. You want your best friend to be completely c...

Ask Dr. Paola – Drooling, Sensitive Tummies & Nail...

Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our ...

The Rise of Easy-Does-It Birding

Birding can be a joyful pastime at every stage of life. There's no need to stop with age or a change in mobility—an "easy does it"...

Craig Benkman’s 40-Year Fascination With Crossbill...

In a recent book, Benkman reflects on his research career studying the evolutionary interplay between crossbills and the cone-bear...

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eBird Soars Over 2 Billion Bird Sightings

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Tired of Watching Your Dog Scratch? These Simple V...

If your dog won’t stop scratching, licking, or chewing their skin, you’re not alone — and you’re definitely not helpless. Allergie...

Dogster Photo Contest: Dogs of the Week Winners (O...

Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See ...

Not All Small Dogs Are Clingy! These 10 Breeds Do ...

Not every small dog needs constant attention. While some toy breeds are famously clingy, others are surprisingly independent and w...

Bird Cams FAQ: California Condor Nest

Below are some of the most common questions about the Bird Cams California Condor cam. If you’re looking for the answer to a speci...

Grammy-Winning Producer Creates a Groundbreaking A...

At Dogster, we’ve long admired the creativity behind projects that bring animals and people closer together. That’s why we’re exci...

Watch Chickadees and Titmice Make Epic Slow-Motion...

The Backyard Birds Revealed video series is made possible by Wild Birds Unlimited. Feeder birds like titmice and chickadees are fu...

Ask Dr. Paola – Licking, Excessive Eating & Forei...

Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our ...

The Healing Power of Dogs & the Benefits of Animal...

Life has a way of testing us. Challenges come in many forms, whether it is illness, financial stress, grief, or the everyday weigh...

Don’t Ignore Your Dog’s Frequent Nighttime Wake-Up...

Is your dog waking you up once in a while? It’s probably harmless. But if those nighttime nudges, scratches, or whines are happeni...

Pit Bulls: The Truth About Owning America’s Most M...

Few breeds spark as much debate as the Pit Bull. To some, they’re loyal, lovable family dogs and natural protectors. To others, th...

Surf’s Up for the 20th Annual Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon...

The sun was shining brightly on Del Mar Dog Beach in California on Sunday, September 7, for the 20th Annual Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon, ...

Ask Dr. Paola – Yeast Infections, Heat Cycles & No...

Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our ...

World Rhino Day 2025: Progress, Challenges, and th...

Every year, World Rhino Day offers a moment to reflect on the state of rhino conservation. It’s a chance to celebrate achievements...

Cringing at Your Dog’s Breath? Try These 15 Vet-Ap...

Dog kisses are supposed to be sweet, but if your pup’s breath makes you pull away, you’re not alone. Bad breath (halitosis) is one...

Dogster Photo Contest: Dogs of the Week Winners (S...

Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See ...

The Hidden Danger Pets Face in House Fires and How...

Whether you believe in global warming or not, there’s no denying that the frequency and severity of wildfires have been increasing...

Ask Dr. Paola – Wall Chewing, Barking & Night Peei...

Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our ...

Dogster Photo Contest: Dogs of the Week Winners (S...

Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See ...

Meet The World’s Ugliest Dogs!

If there’s one thing that most dog owners will tell you, it’s that their dog is the cutest. And quite frankly, they’re all correct...

Ask Dr. Paola – Coat Colors, Mistreatment & Licki...

Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our ...

The Slow-Motion Beauty and Skill of an Osprey’s Di...

The Wild Birds Revealed video series is made possible by OM SYSTEM. Osprey are majestic raptors that are common in coasts, lakes, ...

Watch the Masterful Flight of Tree Swallows: Wild ...

The Wild Birds Revealed video series is made possible by OM SYSTEM. Beautiful blue-and-white Tree Swallows flit over summer fields...

How Can Puffins Fly Both in the Air and Underwater...

The Wild Birds Revealed video series is made possible by OM SYSTEM. Atlantic Puffins are a delight to watch, with their tuxedo-lik...

Dogster Photo Contest: Dogs of the Week Winners (S...

Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See ...

The Best Natural Wormer & Wellness Supplements for...

Special Offer For Dogster Readers! – Save 15% at checkout with code DOGSTER15 At Silver Lining Herbs, a family-owned company with ...

Redesigning Dog Parks: A New Way for Pups to Play

We all know our dogs aren’t just pets, they’re family. We celebrate their birthdays, spoil them with toys and treats, arrange play...

Ask Dr. Paola – Toy Sizes, Limping & Allergies (Se...

Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our ...

Survey Says: Anxious Pups, Anxious People – How Pe...

Pet anxiety isn’t just a passing worry anymore—it’s the leading concern keeping owners up at night. A recent survey shows that mor...

Dogster Photo Contest: Dogs of the Week Winners (A...

Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See ...

Hooray For National/International Dog Day!

Some of you might argue that every day is dog day, and that certainly holds true in our household, but if you’ve ever needed an ex...

Six Members of a Transnational Rhino Horn Traffick...

In a significant development for rhino conservation, six individuals have been arrested on suspicion of international trafficking ...

Dogster Photo Contest: Dogs of the Week Winners (A...

Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See ...

Comic Strip Campaign Helps Clear Overcrowded Anima...

August is Clear the Shelters Month, and to help more shelter dogs find forever homes, a beloved cartoonist has launched a new camp...

Ask Dr. Paola – Sitting Sideways, Excessive Sneezi...

Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our ...

Ask Dr. Paola – Anxiety, Jumping & Giving Birth (...

Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our ...

Dehorning of rhinos proven to result in dramatic d...

At Save the Rhino International, we believe science is essential to guide how best to conserve rhinos. That’s why we’re excited by...

Thank You Rangers: Supporting Those Who Protect Rh...

Across Africa and Asia, rangers spend long days and nights monitoring rhinos, deterring poaching, and caring for some of the world...

Surviving but stalling: New report highlights urge...

The latest global rhino status report, African and Asian Rhinoceroses – Status, Conservation and Trade*, reveals a complex picture...

How You’re Powering the Mounted Patrol Unit in 202...

In December 2024, you helped raise an incredible £45,537 through our Big Give appeal for the Mounted Patrol Unit (MPU). Together w...

New Tool for Tracking Illegal Rhino Horn Trade Dyn...

A powerful new online tool is shining a spotlight on the global routes used to traffic rhino horn illegally. The tool, created by ...

Watch A Rough-legged Hawk Mom Feed Her Chicks in A...

Watch as a pair of Rough-legged Hawks work together to raise their chicks in this excerpt from our documentary on the raptors of t...

Alaska’s Colville River: A Place of Plenty for Arc...

Alaska’s Colville River is internationally recognized for its extraordinary raptor populations. The river drains much of the North...

Black Birders Week 2025: Celebrating Black Joy in ...

On Sunday morning, May 25, about a dozen Black birders gathered behind a thicket of marsh trees in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. Their...

Identify the Brown, Streaky, Juvenile Songbirds of...

Updated July 2025; originally published July 2014. By midsummer many young-of-the-year songbirds have fledged from their nests. Al...

Get Ready for the National Mutt Strutt 2025: Walk ...

Registration is now open for the National Mutt Strutt, an annual walk that raises awareness and funds for Guardian Angels Service ...

Dogster Photo Contest: Dogs of the Week Winners (A...

Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See ...

How to Remove Dog Tear Stains Naturally: Vet-Appro...

Tear staining is especially common in white-coated dogs like Bichon Frises, Shih Tzus, and Maltese dogs. Though it can happen to d...

8 Best Eye Wipes for Dogs In 2025 – Reviews & Top ...

You can’t take any chances when cleaning a dog’s eyes. Wiping away tear stains and discharge will keep your dog happy, healthy, an...

Why Do Dogs Get Eye Boogers & Tear Stains? 6 Vet-V...

If you have had a dog for a while, you probably noticed that they sometimes get eye boogers and tear stains, and it’s common to wo...

Javan Rhino Update: Court Cases, Conservation Acti...

Image courtesy of the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry. In June, we shared the devastating news that 26 Javan rhino...

Gallery: Cinnamon Stick

From the Autumn 2024 issue of Living Bird magazine. Subscribe now. It may look like this bird is giving the camera the stare-down,...

October Big Day—12 Oct 2024

By Team eBird 17 Sep 2024 October is right around the corner, and that means its time to mark your calendars for October Big Day—1...

October 2024 eBirder of the Month Challenge

In October 2024, Win a Place in the Cornell Lab’s ...

Subi: Our Unexpected Rescue

The post Subi: Our Unexpected Rescue by Amanda Lin appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright ...

My Dog Needs Surgery and I Can’t Afford It: 7 Vet-...

The post My Dog Needs Surgery and I Can’t Afford It: 7 Vet-Approved Steps to Take by Jessica Kim appeared first on Dogster. Copyin...

Can I Feed My Dog Store-Bought Kibble? Vet-Approve...

The post Can I Feed My Dog Store-Bought Kibble? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts by Nicole Cosgrove appeared first on Dogster. Copying...

Can Dogs Sense Depression and Anxiety? Vet-Verifie...

The post Can Dogs Sense Depression and Anxiety? Vet-Verified Facts & Info by Jessica Kim appeared first on Dogster. Copying over e...

Why Does My Dog Lick My Legs? 5 Vet-Verified Reaso...

The post Why Does My Dog Lick My Legs? 5 Vet-Verified Reasons by Misty Layne appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire articl...

Why Does My Dog Growl When I Pet Him? 7 Vet-Verifi...

Dogs growl in a variety of situations to express their emotions. They might growl when resource-guarding their favorite toy, while...

Virtual Vet Visits: Vet-Approved Preparation Tips ...

Among the many changes we have seen since Covid-19 changed life as we knew it, there has been a large increase in the number of on...

Can You Flush Dog Poop If You Have a Septic Tank? ...

It only seems intuitive, right? You poop in a toilet, flush it down, and never look at it again. During the training phases or end...

Can Dogs Eat Cumin? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts &...

Cumin is used to add flavor to many human dishes, and the spice is especially popular in Indian food, although it is also commonly...

How to Cook or Boil Ground Beef for Dogs: Vet-Appr...

As facultative carnivores, canines require meat in their diet. Protein is highly important for a dog, as it’s needed for tissue de...

Notorious wildlife criminals handed strong sentenc...

In recent weeks, severe sentences have been given to four individuals found guilty of rhino poaching and associated crimes. In Moz...

World Rhino Day 2024: Collaboration is key for the...

On World Rhino Day 2024, we’re reflecting on the successes and challenges facing the five rhino species around the world. Our CEO,...

How to Plan A Big Day That’s Fun and Full of Birds...

A Big Day will keep you on your toes, but it doesn't have to be grueling. Here's how to have fun while seeing more birds than you ...

6 Common Bird Migration Questions, Answered by Our...

Migration is a quiet spectacle—twice a year billions of birds pass across the continents, largely under the cover of darkness. Why...

Exploring Bird Migration: Your Questions Answered

[Sarah Wagner] All right, folks. We’re almost at the top of the hour. We’ll get started in just a minute. If you want to drop a no...

Can Dogs Eat Cabbage? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts...

The post Can Dogs Eat Cabbage? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & Info by Matt Jackson appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire ...

Can Dogs Eat Oregano? Our Vet Explains Nutrition F...

The post Can Dogs Eat Oregano? Our Vet Explains Nutrition Facts & Info by Dr. Ashley Darby BVSc (Veterinarian) appeared first on D...

Can Dogs Eat Licorice? Vet-Verified Nutrition Fact...

The post Can Dogs Eat Licorice? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & Info by Ashley Bates appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire...

Can Dogs Eat Soy? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & I...

The post Can Dogs Eat Soy? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & Info by Chantelle Fowler appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire ...

Can Dogs Eat Cookies? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts...

The post Can Dogs Eat Cookies? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & Info by Chantelle Fowler appeared first on Dogster. Copying over ent...

Taurine for Dogs: Usage, Benefits, Supplements & M...

Taurine is often brought up when discussing heart health in cats, as they can develop a condition called dilated cardiomyopathy (D...

Do Male Dogs Know Their Puppies? You’ll Be Surpris...

We can’t exactly ask if a male dog knows who their puppies are. Therefore, it’s hard to answer this with tons of certainty. Howeve...