Ethan David

betterpet writer

Ethan is a writer in New York City. You can find more information on his website, ethandavid.com. He has a dog named Walnut.

Dog lying on cobble stones on a hot day resting paws

dog parent must-knows Is the pavement too hot to walk your dog?

6 min read

Dog with cherry eye

canine health problems Cherry eye in dogs

3 min read

Dog webbed feet on beach

dog parent basics Why does my dog have webbed feet?

5 min read

Does my dog need to go to the groomer

Does my dog need to go to the groomer?

6 min read

Are dog parks safe

Are dog parks safe?

9 min read

Leptospirosis in dogs: Causes, symptoms, and treatment

Leptospirosis in dogs: Causes, symptoms, and treatment

6 min read

What to do when your puppy whines in his crate

What to do when your puppy whines in their crate

6 min read

How to pet a cat the right way

cat parent basics How to pet a cat, the right way

7 min read

Person feeding a dog a supplement

healthy canine living A guide to dog supplements and what they do

8 min read

How does pet insurance work?

11 min read

How to accomplish off leash dog training

A guide to off-leash dog training

10 min read

Hub/Guide dog training

Dog training 101: How to set your dog up for success

13 min read

behavior and training Why is my dog digging?

6 min read

Mudi dog in a field

the search for a dog Mudi dog: Dog breed characteristics & care

6 min read

Grumpy Shorkie dog

the search for a dog Shorkie: Dog breed characteristics & care

7 min read

A dog carrying a stick

behavior and training Why do dogs like sticks?

7 min read

Dog wearing shoes in summer

savvy shopping The 6 best dog shoes for summer

8 min read

Dog sleeping wrapped up in a blue blanket

dog parent basics Do dogs dream?

6 min read

Dog rolling on its back in the grass

behavior and training The primal reason dogs roll on dead animals

6 min read

A Dalmation nibbling a man‘s hand

behavior and training Why do dogs nibble on you?

7 min read

Cat staring at a red apple

can my pet have this Can cats eat apples?

6 min read

Sleepy cat purring

cat parent basics Why do cats purr?

6 min read

Grey cat with bright blue eyes

9 majestic cat breeds with blue eyes

6 min read

Three black labradors on a wet deck

the search for a dog 10 black dog breeds

6 min read

American shorthair cat on bed looking up

American shorthair: Cat breed characteristics & care

6 min read

Dog and cat eating from the same bowl

can my pet have this Can cats eat dog food?

5 min read

Pomeranian outside

the search for a dog 9 facts about Pomeranians

4 min read

A pug sitting outside.

the search for a dog Pug history: from ancient beginnings to their modern social media appeal

6 min read

Presa Canario

the search for a dog Presa Canario: Dog breed characteristics & care

6 min read

Bluetick Coonhound in the park

the search for a dog Bluetick coonhound: Dog breed characteristics & care

7 min read

English pointer walking in grass outside

the search for a dog English pointer: Dog breed characteristics & care

6 min read

Rat terrier

the search for a dog Rat terrier: Dog breed characteristics & care

7 min read

Greyhound with a white lawn chair in the background.

the search for a dog Greyhound: Dog breed characteristics & care

6 min read

Pomsky looking off into the wild.

the search for a dog Pomsky: dog breed characteristics & care

6 min read

Irish setter close up in the snow

the search for a dog Irish setter: Dog breed characteristics & care

6 min read

Portugese water dog laying in grass

the search for a dog Portuguese water dog: Dog breed characteristics & care

5 min read

Dog with a broken leg in a cast

dogs and meds Can dogs take ibuprofen?

5 min read

Metabolic diseases in dogs

canine health problems How to spot metabolic diseases in dogs

6 min read

Lethargy in dogs, explained

canine health problems Lethargy in dogs, explained

6 min read

Dog age calculator

dog parent basics Dog age calculator: how old is my dog in human years?

5 min read

cat-bodylanguage

essential tips A guide to cat body language

7 min read

Labrador retriever lying on a man‘s legs

dog parent basics 8 reasons your dog likes lying on you

11 min read

Does pet insurance cover diabetes

savvy shopping Does pet insurance cover diabetes?

4 min read

dog parent must-knows What to know about xylitol poisoning in dogs

7 min read

Cat standing on a counter next a pile of cookies

cat parent basics Can cats taste sweets?

3 min read

Vet brushing a dog‘s teeth

healthy canine living How much does dog teeth cleaning cost?

7 min read

Can cats get headaches?

feline health problems Can cats get headaches?

6 min read

dog parent must-knows Should you pluck your dog’s ear hair?

6 min read

Senior dog lying on floor

canine health problems Here’s how to eliminate your senior dog’s bathroom accidents

8 min read

Dog with runny nose and drool

canine health problems 10 ways to treat a dog’s runny nose

10 min read

Why is your dog losing hair

canine health problems Why is your dog losing hair?

10 min read

Small dog looking through a dog gate

savvy shopping The best indoor dog gates of 2024

10 min read

Cat eating from a bowl

cat parent basics How much food should I feed my cat?

7 min read

Cat licking a strawberry

can my pet have this Can cats eat strawberries?

6 min read

savvy shopping The best online veterinary services

8 min read

canine health problems 7 possible reasons your dog is shaking their head

6 min read

Brown therapy dog in a red harness

behavior and training A guide to getting therapy dog certification

10 min read

Dog peeing against a brick wall

canine health problems How to diagnose a UTI in dogs

8 min read

Small dog smelling a watermelon

can my pet have this Can dogs eat watermelon?

4 min read

dog parent must-knows Can dogs get sunburns?

5 min read

cat parent must-knows Why is my cat sneezing

7 min read

Young woman with worker choosing which dog to adopt from a shelter.

rescue and adoption Essential questions to ask when adopting a dog

6 min read

Scared dog lying under a sofa

dogs and meds A guide to valerian root for dogs

5 min read

Flushable cat litter: A biodegradable, odor-control solution or a danger to the environment?

cat parent must-knows Flushable cat litter: Is it environmentally friendly?

7 min read

Constipated dog pooping in a park

dogs and meds A guide to milk of magnesia for dogs

5 min read

Camping with a dog

travel and adventure Camping with your dog: Your guide to a relaxing outdoor adventure

13 min read

Pug with a big pimple

canine health problems Dog pimples, explained

7 min read

Cat in a backpack carrier

travel and adventure The best cat backpack carriers, according to travelers

9 min read

Cat hiding in a cupboard / litter box enclosure

savvy shopping The 5 best cat litter box enclosures

13 min read

dog parent basics The cost of owning a dog in 2024

11 min read

Husky puppy eating from a bowl

navigating puppyhood How to feed your puppy

8 min read

Puppy laying on a basket of green beans

healthy canine living The green bean diet, explained

6 min read

Crate training adult dog

behavior and training How to crate train your dog

10 min read

dog parent basics How to spot a sick puppy: 7 common puppy diseases

9 min read

Dog sleeping inside a car

dogs and meds Can I give my anxious dog Dramamine?

5 min read