Canine Parvovirus (or “Parvo” as it is commonly referred to) is highly contagious virus infection that is spread from dog to dog by direct or indirect contact with their feces. Canine Parvovirus affects domestic dogs and also other canine species including foxes, wolves, and coyotes. The disease is primarily spread through fecal matter in dirt….
Coyotes are a common wildlife species throughout North America. The coyote (Canis latrans) is a member of the dog family and has adapted well our urban landscapes and appears to be equally comfortable living in city suburbs as they do out in the wilderness. As coyotes are becoming an increasingly common urban predator, attacks on…
Everyone knows how therapeutic massage is for your body. It helps blood circulate and relieve muscle tension, stiffness and soreness. But not everyone knows how good it is for dogs too! Massage can help relax a nervous dog and it can help relieve joint stiffness and muscle pain in active dogs, aging dogs and dogs…
Retailers across the United States pulled at least 31 varieties of dog food off the shelves after an investigation found the food contained the euthanasia drug, pentobarbital. The lethal drug is most commonly used for euthanazition of dogs, cats and horses. The FDA launched an investigation after an investigative news story by WJLA detected the…
A veterinarian is cautioning dog owners to be wary of otters after three of them nearly drowned her dog. Dr. Claudia Campbell’s Golden Retriever, Goldie, was out on a walk when she decided to go for a swim in the ocean at a beach on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The dog spotted an otter and…
Salmonella is showing up in a number of dog food products, prompting the Food and Drug Administration to issue recalls and safety warnings regarding foods from four different companies. The companies include: Raws For Paws Dog Food, Red Barn Pet Products, Smokehouse Pet Products and Arrow Reliance (which produces products for Darwin’s Natural Pet Products…
Crock pot cooking is well-known for its convenience and versatility. But did you also know you can use it to cook up nutritious meals for your dogs? If you are looking to supplement your dog’s diet with more natural foods but don’t want to go “raw”, then this homemade all-natural dog food recipe that you…
A family’s home was recently set on fire by their Golden Retriever stealing left over pancakes off a stove. The Golden Retriever jumped onto the stove to grab the food but accidentally turned on the gas. The dog returns to the couch where another dog is sitting and watch as smoke fills the room and…
It was the middle of the day and Zoe the Shih Tzu was outside in the front yard of her home to enjoy the warmer weather in Denver, Colorado when she was snatched by drive-by thieves. Home security video released by the family shows Zoe outside alone when a vehicle drives by, circles the neighborhood…
When Kati the Golden Retriever began to have a hard time getting up and down stairs because of her arthritis, her family decided he needed her very own elevator in the backyard. Her handyman dad built her a personal, motorized elevator to make life easier. Way to go, dad! At the unveiling, the family is…
Cleaning your car of unwanted dog hair can be a daunting task. Not only does it cling to linoleum surfaces, it stubbornly sticks to automotive carpet and felt. Leave it too long and your car will not only look dirty, it can become smelly too. This video from a car detailing company, shares a few…
“Grab a tissue and hang on – we promise a very colorful ride – a tale of caution, extreme pain, incredible strength and love.” This is how Pinellas County Animal Services introduces Violet’s story. The tiny Maltese mix was dyed purple by her previous owner as part of a grooming makeover, but the person accidentally…