Any opaqueness in the lens of the eye is called a cataract -- a small spot that doesn’t initially or significantly affect a dog’s vision. However, most cataracts will progress, cover the entire lens, and ultimately cause blindness. Since the lens is located directly...

As unpleasant as the prospect may seem, planning for emergencies may mean the difference between life and death for the canine member(s) of your human family. Simply put: if a situation is dire for you, it’s equally dire for your dog. Read on to learn how to navigate...

Does Your Dog Shed Everywhere? Much like humans, dogs routinely shed their hair as part of their bodies’ “renewal” process.If, however, your dog is suddenly and inexplicably shedding so much hair that his coat is thin, there may be a medical reason for it. Not only...

Arthritis is one of the most common ailments seen in middle-aged to senior dogs. However, even younger dogs can suffer from arthritic changes to their joints that are as painful as they are debilitating.

The lure of the dog park is inescapable. That wide expanse of grass. Trees, shrubs and rocks dotted about. Perhaps a metal fence for added protection. As inviting as the scene may be, it’s essential that both you and your dog pass the test in proper dog park etiquette...

Kennel to Couch is toasting a glass to Tito's Handmade Vodka. We are excited to announce Tito’s as one of our community partners who is supporting us with donations and materials. Tito’s started it’s Vodka for Dog People to rescue and protect the animals that have...

Are you hesitant about planning a vacation because of your dog? Are you stopped by images of your cherished family companion baying mournfully in a boarding kennel run by well-meaning strangers? Consider another possibility: your dog, safe and snug at home, cared for...

Enjoy another fun night of comedy! Seven comics are coming together once again this August to spread the word about Pitbull Rescue! Join the fun at Looney's Pub in Bel Air, Maryland, Sunday, August 30th. The event starts at 6:30 PM and ends at 9:30 PM. All proceeds...

Picture yourself on a sweltering summer day in a long winter coat. Are you hot yet? Are you itchy or thirsty? Are you desperately searching for shade? Now picture your dogs on that same summer day. And you’ll have some idea of how THEY feel. Protecting them from the...

National holidays, while celebrated by people, aren’t always cause for celebration by pets. For them, a holiday like the Fourth of July means one thing: fireworks. Or simply put: NOISE, LOUD and SUDDEN noise. The fear of loud and sudden noise, so common in dogs, is...