The average dog life span The average dog life span can be estimated by the outliers. The shortest-lived dog breeds are the Bulldogand Irish Wolfhound, which live between 6-7 years, followed by the Bernese Mountain Dog, Great Dane, and Mastiff, which average 7-8 years. Lists of the longest-lived dogs on record give ages between 20-29 years. The vast majority of dogs …

What dog behaviors warrant a trip to the emergency vet and how do you find an urgent-care pet facility ASAP? dogster.com advices: Difficulty breathing Your dog’s gums should be a pink hue. If they are blue, red or gray, it could indicate trouble with oxygenation, blood flow or internal bleeding. Although dogs pant, excessive panting is …

From a futuristic cat carrier to the comfiest dog bed ever, these products were made to pamper your pet, realsimple.com has reported. Mod Carrier This well-ventilated space-age backpack keeps a cat or small dog (up to 16 pounds) comfy and safe. You can swap out the acrylic window for a mesh-front panel (included). Luxe Bed From …

Traveling with dogs can be fun and entirely stress free. Dogster.com has got a list of exactly what to pack for your next road trip with your dog: 1.Identification tag Before you leave, get your dog microchipped or, if he has one already, update with both the microchip registration service and your vet. Update your …