What’s a dog without a bone? A healthy one it would seem. The Food and Drug Administration is cautioning dog owners to not give their dogs “bone treats” after receiving reports of pet illnesses, and even deaths, related to bone treats. The FDA received about 68 reports of pet illnesses related to store-bought “bone treats”….
If you are thinking about adding a new puppy to your home by buying a puppy, rather than adopting or rescuing, you can find a puppy to buy from a reputable breeder, a backyard breeder, someone who has obtained a puppy through an unknown source, an online ad, or a retail store. However, we can…
A customer going to shop at an Atlanta Petco store got a shock when she witnessed an employee in the store’s grooming services treating a dog roughly to the point of infuriating her. The grooming station has a glass front where the public can watch from the outside. It’s a fun way for people to…
If you have a pet there may come a time when you will need to pay for veterinary medical bills, which, depending on the medical emergency or condition, can be astronomical. Pet insurance can certainly help cover some of the costs, if you have it. But there are times when a pet’s medical emergency or…
When a two-year-old Chihuahua named Bobby arrived at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London, he was so badly behaved that the rescue quickly ran out of options on how to reform the “bad-boy” dog. The little dog bit everyone, and he was so fiercely aggressive that his chances of ever being adopted were growing…
There is sometimes a fair bit of confusion and misinformation surrounding the question of whether or not to shave a dog’s coat in the summer in order to keep him/her cool. The decision to shave your will depend on several key factors, such as what type of fur your dog has, your lifestyle, and what…
Jenny Gould and her German Shepherd Zankanja Bitter ‘N’ Twisted participated in the Obedience Dog Championships at Crufts and what a show they put on. Judges put the pair through the paces for an intense 10 minutes! No matter what the judge throws at them, Zankanja is glued to Jenny’s side throughout and the dog’s…
Dogs poop with their bodies facing a certain direction based on the Earth’s magnetic field. As incredible as that sounds, a recent scientific study has proven that dogs are sensitive to small variations of the Earth’s magnetic field, which affects the way they go to the bathroom. After studying dogs for several years, a team…
Like many of you, I’ve been looking for ways to save money without compromising my dog’s healthy diet. I decided to try making homemade treats, and I am SO glad I did! It is wonderful to only have to go to your freezer when the pups run out of cookies rather than the pet store…after…
Dogs associate their owner’s scent with happy thoughts, according to a new study. Essentially, a dog can smell the scent of someone they like and it causes a positive reaction in the area of a dog’s brain associated with pleasure. Scientist and study leader Gregory Berns at Emory University in Atlanta likens the dogs’ reaction…
Many dog owners have had the experience of digging into their dog’s mouth to remove that smelly, unknown object the dog refuses to drop and just has to eat. It’s not pleasant and it always leads to the worry that he/she has eaten something that might make them sick. Teaching your dogs to drop objects…
When winter arrives, preparations are made to homes, vehicles, and personal clothing to adapt to the colder temperatures and winter weather. This is also the time to take additional precautions to keep our dogs safe and healthy during the winter and holiday season. Even the most well-looked after dogs can fall victim to injuries from harsh…