Q: Why does my Maltipoo obsessively lick and chew her paws? Her saliva turns the hair on her toes a reddish color. She can fixate on the behavior for up to 15 minutes despite attempts to distract her.

Puppy kisses can be a sweet sign of love from your canine, but only if you don’t think too hard about it – dog’s mouths contain more than 600 different types of bacteria. We certainly don’t walk up to ...

It’s spring, and you’ve been hiking all weekend with your dog. You are both tired from all the activity, but, your dog is now constantly in motion chewing at its feet, scratching its sides, and ...

DEAR PET TALK: When dogs are patted softly, do they itch? EV, Mr. Wironen’s 4th Grade, Reingold School, Fitchburg DEAR EV: A lot of factors can make a dog itch, and some dogs can develop “hot spots” ...

Both our beloved and much-missed English bulldog, Winston, and our current bichon-poodle mix, Lily, have battled nonstop allergies and skin issues. A neighbor whose dog suffered similar afflictions ...