Every dog owner has done it. You pick it up. You squint at it. You think, "Is that… normal?" And then you immediately wish you had never looked that closely in the first place. But here's the truth.

Nobody looks forward to scooping poop, but your dog's daily deposit holds more information than you might think. That humble pile in the grass holds clues about digestion, diet, hydration, and even ...

Forty dogs and puppies left alone over Christmas were rescued on Tuesday from a small La Mesa apartment filled with animal waste, old dog food and cockroaches. The home is on 70 th Street in La Mesa.

Most of us lead very busy lives. Whether you’re out running errands or you’re stuck at the office, you might begin to worry about your dog as the time ticks by. How long should you leave your dog ...

Dear Lucas: I have a particular neighbor who thinks it is OK to throw away dog poop bags in my trash can when the bins are at the street for pickup. I’m too shy to ask the person to stop, but I ...