Fitness

By Mike Clark

Regular, moderate exercise can help keep blood flowing to senior dogs' muscles, get joint fluid moving, and stave off weight gain that can worsen conditions such as diabetes or arthritis. Here are some outdoor exercises for your older pooch.

By Mike Clark

Indoor exercises can provide a low-stress workout for your gray-faced, senior pup that will help them avoid gaining weight, which can worsen arthritis and heart disease. If your dog is stuck inside because of the weather, give these a try.

By Gel Galang

A new study suggests that overweight and obese dogs tend to live significantly shorter lives than fitter dogs, up to two and a half years. Converted to human years, that's as much as 10 to 15 years.

By Mike Clark

When it comes to determining if jogging is safe for your dog, there are several factors to consider, including breed, age, health, and even the weather.

By dogtime

Here's one of my recommendations for a New Year's resolution that will optimize the quality of life of your canine or feline companion. Set attainable and sustainable activity goals for yourself and your pet. Commit to doing physical activity on a daily basis.

By Mike Clark

Lose or keep off the winter weight with these ten workouts that you can do with your dog while you're stuck indoors during the cold season.

By dogtime

Obesity in dogs is almost as common as it is in humans. Experts estimate 56 percent of dogs are obese in the United States, and those extra pounds can come with serious health consequences.

By Corinne Dowling

How do I know if my dog is bored?

By Mike Clark

Even though regular walks are great for dogs of all ages, there are some big differences when it comes to walking a senior dog.

By dogtime

Your veterinarian is nearly as important in your dog's life as you are.

By DogTime

Keeping your dog or puppy physically fit

By dogtime

Fetch is a great form of both mental and physical exercise. When structured properly, it's also a terrific way to practice impulse control and consistent obedience.

By DogTime

Running with your dog is a mutually beneficial activity, but there’s more to it than putting on running shoes, putting a leash on your dog, and heading for the door.

By dogtime

As autumn gets underway, your family has probably settled into its back-to-school and back-to-business-as-usual routine. But how is your pet adjusting to the post-summer routine?

By Sherri Franklin

What sort of outings are appropriate for older dogs?

By Leslie Smith

How many times a day should I give my dog a bathroom break?

By dogtime

Quality food and clean water are essential to a long, healthy life.

By dogtime

Diet, exercise, and weight management

By dogtime

Longer days, warm weather, and weekends spent frolicking with your furry friends all mean one thing--spring is here!

By dogtime

Cures for your dog or puppy's bad habits