Tail wagging is not a universal sign among dogs that screams “I am friendly.” This assumption is not only misleading but, in ...

Some Frenchies will rub their butts on the ground because they have swollen anal glands in addition to an infected tail ...

so they all have to be ruled out before you can be sure it is only the anal glands (2). If you are sure that your dog is scooting because of the tail pocket, however, these methods are not going ...

For dogs showing persistent or obsessive tail-chasing behaviour, a veterinary consultation is crucial. “Sometimes, it might be a sign of an underlying issue like anal gland discomfort or a ...

A dog can say a lot with his tail. For example, a wagging tail represents happiness, whereas a tail tucked between their legs may mean they're sad. But when it comes to the hair on your dog's tail, ...

Learn More As a puppy runs through the field, its tail wags energetically, but wait—its tail is much shorter than most. This unique feature isn’t a fluke; it’s the result of a practice that’s been ...

Veterinarians in the province are no longer permitted to dock a dog's tail. An overwhelming majority of Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association members voted to axe the controversial practice ...

There is a well-known myth that if a dog wags its tail, it is a manifestation of joy and happiness. However, the dog handler at Howl's School for Dogs in North East England says that this is not ...

Hygiene takes many forms in the animal kingdom, and it’s not always about getting clean.

1 Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Grugliasco, Italy 2 Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Parma, Parma, Italy Hepatoid perianal gland tumors are relatively ...