New and different ingredients can help ease your concerns about food allergies in your dog and/or cat. A walk down the dog or cat food aisle at your local pet store can reveal a multitude of unusual ingredients. Labels run the gamut from lamb to salmon to turkey, with appearances by bison, rabbit, venison, duck and even kangaroo, ostrich and unagi (eel). Some pet foods also … [Read more...]
Keeping Dogs and Cats Cool
How to prevent your pets from overheating during the hot "dog days" of summer. Do your pets seem to have an uncanny ability to find the warmest spot in the house? And do you wonder, as they is basking in the sun during the hottest part of July, if they are getting too hot? Some of the signs a cat might show if he becomes overheated include “… open-mouth breathing and … [Read more...]
Could Your Dog Be a Blood Donor?
Just like humans, canines sometimes need life-saving blood transfusions. Did you know that dogs have different blood types? Canine blood types are determined by elements in the blood known as dog erythrocyte antigens (DEA). While scientists have discovered at least a dozen different types of blood based on DEAs, vets consider DEA 4 to be the universal type. When a dog needs a … [Read more...]
Famous Dogs of the Internet
These famous dogs have loyal followings on social media. They’re instantly recognizable, garnering fans around the world for their good looks and charm. No, they’re not the latest stars of the Hollywood blockbusters—they’re the dogs of Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and they’re the most humble and down-to-earth celebrities on social media. If you haven’t seen their latest … [Read more...]
Fostering Cats and Kittens
By opening your home to a cat or kitten while it waits for a new owner, you can help local animal shelters save more homeless animals. Wondering how you can help your local animal shelter or rescue group find permanent homes for the cats and kittens in their charge? Sometimes all it takes is offering the homeless pets a temporary place to stay. Becoming a foster parent to … [Read more...]
Dog Friendly Places
More and more businesses are opening their doors to humankind’s best friend. It’s tempting to take your dog with you on all your adventures, large and small. After all, your dog won’t complain about traffic on the way to the hardware store, balk at the prices on the menu at your favorite restaurant, or want to switch rooms at the hotel because you’re too close to the ice … [Read more...]
Finding the Right Bed for your Dog
Help your pet snooze comfortably in the ideal spot. Do you want to give your dog a space he can call his own? Provide him with a dog bed. Beyond giving your canine friend a soft, comfortable place to sleep and relax, a dog bed provides your pet with a small spot in your house that is completely his territory. Dog beds come a range of styles, sizes, fabrics, patterns, and … [Read more...]
Walk (Your Dog) This Way
Make your daily walk with your dog a pleasure by following these 10 simple tips. Regular walks are an important part of your dog’s overall health. Besides helping to keep him in shape, regular walks help curb a dog’s inappropriate behaviors by channeling his energy into a positive activity guided by you, his owner. The regular activity also helps strengthen the bond and … [Read more...]