Breeds
Living With a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
One of the sweetest-natured breeds there is, and one carrying two serious inherited conditions. What to ask a breeder, and what to watch for.
Tag: health
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Breeds
Living With a French Bulldog: The Honest Health Picture
Enormously popular, genuinely charming, and carrying more health risk than almost any other breed. What to know before and after you get one.
Health
Neutering: The Decision Is More Nuanced Than It Used to Be
The benefits are real and so are the trade-offs, and recent research has changed the advice on timing — particularly for large breeds.
Dog Care
Ear Cleaning for Dogs: When to Do It and When to Stop
Healthy ears mostly clean themselves. Over-cleaning causes the very problem it is meant to prevent — and some ears should not be touched at all.