(Photodisc) Vomiting is one of the most common symptoms dogs have. It can be a minor problem or a very significant major problem. As a pet owner, you may not know what to do when this happens, so this article will focus on what you can do at home for your pet, and help you decide when and if veterinary care is needed. Here are some common questions pet owners ask about vomiting. What is vomiting? Vomiting is the act...

(Photodisc) With spring's arrival, it is inevitable that you are going to be spending more time outside with your dog. Now is the time to prepare him for the outdoors so the both of you can enjoy the spring and summer seasons. By taking note of the following information, you can prevent or catch problems before they become serious issues. Taking care of your dog is an all year round, life long responsibility. Seeing as such, you should keep a...

(Thinkstock) What is flea dirt? Many pet owners never see the actual fleas but they do find evidence of them in their left over feces. It is commonly referred to as "flea dirt". Flea dirt is the bowel movement of the flea, and since fleas bite your dog and eat the blood, the bowel movement primarily contains digested blood. Flea dirt is not really "dirt" at all. It appears as small black flecks close to your pet’s skin, or sometimes...

. All cats and dogs are susceptible to flea infestations, except for some that live in high elevations or in extremely dry environments. You can help your pet win the war on fleas by knowing your flea season, which is largely influenced by temperature and humidity. The following graph factors past weather data to illustrate when fleas are most likely to be active in your area. Flea-Fighting Tips Central US To battle flea infestation requires patience and perseverance, so put...

10. Dachshund The American Kennel Club announced their list of the most popular dog breeds in 2012 on Jan. 30, 2013. The Dachshund came in tenth place in popularity. For a rundown of the top ten dog breeds - read on. 9. Rottweiler The American Kennel Club announced their list on Jan. 30, 2013, of the most popular dog breeds in 2012 and the Rottweiler comes in ninth in popularity. 8. Poodle The American Kennel Club announced their list on...

Brian Hare, associate professor in evolutionary anthropology at Duke University and director of Duke's Canine Cognition Center, and his dog. (Dognition) A dog scooting butt-down across the carpet may not seem like the clever animal that comes closest to human babies in communication skills. But a Web app aims to build on the discovery by enabling thousands of dog owners to record the results of playful experiments with their canine companions. The could revolutionize scientific understanding of dogs by gathering...

(Seth Casteel/LittleFriendsPhoto.com) Seth Casteel has a passion for pets and his work as a photographer lets him show it off in an unusual way. His photo series of dogs underwater has captivated the web and has been featured by CNN, NBC's Today, Good Morning America and Jeopardy! Based in Chicago and Los Angeles, Casteel's "Little Friends Photography" studio specializes in lifestyle pet photography. The award-winning photographer writes on his studio's Facebook page that the images embrace "the at-ease mentality of...

1907, 1908, 1909 - Ch Warren Remedy, Fox Terrier (Smooth) (westminsterkennelclub.org) From Warren Remedy to Banana Joe, the honor of "Best in Show" at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show is a title only 106 dogs have ever won. It was awarded for the first time in 1907. The gallery above shows all the recorded past winners who were photographed or painted up to the 2013 winner, the small affenpinscher named Banana Joe. First held in 1877, the Westminster Kennel...

Handler Ernesto Lara poses for photographers with Banana Joe, an affenpinscher who won best in show during the 137th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Feb. 12, 2013, in New York. (AP/Mary Altaffer) Over 180 dogs competed at the Westminster Kennel Club in New York City. Though crowd-favorite Swagger, an old English sheepdog, drew the most cheers -- it was a small five-year-old affenpinscher named Banana Joe who became America’s top dog on Tuesday, winning best in show. Judging in the...

As Japan’s birthrate plummets, pets are increasingly replacing children as members of the family. The country has 22 million pets, compared to 17 million kids under the age of 15. (Photo: Ruth Evans) Jonathan V. Last is a senior writer at the Weekly Standard. He’s also written for the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, The Week, Salon and Slate. He is not particularly fond of children or pets, but argues they are both players in a potential...

In this photo provided by Ben Kilham, a bear cub is seen inside Kilham's 8-acre forested enclosure, May 12, 2012, in Lyme, N.H. (AP Photo) LYME, N.H. - When a bad year for feeding followed a good one for breeding, New Hampshire's only licensed bear rehabilitator ended up with 27 orphaned cubs instead of the usual three or four. Ben Kilham isn't losing any sleep over it, but the bears sure are. "They've managed to keep themselves awake," he said....

Any prospective owner would need to keep Biscuit away from the gravy and on a strict diet. (AP Photo) ST. CHARLES, Mo. – At 37 pounds, Biscuit is about the right weight for a 4-year-old – human, that is. A St. Louis-area animal shelter is trying to find a new home for the sweet tabby with a sweet tooth. Biscuit's salad days were spent pigging out, and now at roughly three times the weight of a healthy adult cat, he's...