The only time a dog needs a physical exam by your vet for eating dirt is if he or she has pica. A dog can have a deficiency and develop pica if they have one of these problems: ...

Caught your canine companion noshing on soil in the backyard? You’re probably wondering why dogs eat dirt. How could dirt ever be that appealing, let alone appetizing? You may be relieved to know that ...

DEAR JOAN: Our two King Charles Cavaliers have dug two shallow holes in our backyard and seem to eat some of the dirt that they loosen with their front paws. One is a spayed 6-year-old female and the ...

Susan Hazel is affiliated with the Dog & Cat Management Board of South Australia and the RSPCA South Australia. Joshua Zoanetti does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any ...

Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter answers your pet-related questions and highlights the pets of the week. A reader noticed her husky keeps licking at a certain spot on the ground inside his outdoor ...