Who doesn’t love puppies? They’re adorable, they smell so sweet, and they generally bring joy to all they encounter. The path leading up to their birth, however, can be overwhelming for everyone ...

Is your dog pregnant and you’re left wondering when your home might be overrun by a litter of puppies? Taking care of a pregnant dog might put you on edge every day, but learning about the gestation ...

You can try talking to your dog about the birds and the bees, but it’s unlikely they will understand. It’s up to you to be aware that a non-spayed female dog runs the risk of having babies. You may ...

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the unplanned consequences of pet ownership. By Kwame Anthony Appiah I have a good friend whose dog is unneutered for health reasons. At the dog park, his dog had ...