I consider myself pretty sunscreen savvy–I slather the stuff on myself daily. But when it comes to my pets, I’ve always been on the lookout for sunscreen that’s safe for animals (as they can end up licking it off inadvertently).
For my white/brindle dog (and orange tabby cat), I finally found the perfect product made just [...]

I’ve already mentioned why I rescued Greta, but here’s yet another reason: the Tucson Dog Protection Act, a ballot measure designed to improve the lives of dogs in South Tucson and, especially, the 540 greyhounds at Tucson Greyhound Park.
 
The measure establishes that dogs deserve wholesome food and regular exercise, and shouldn’t be given anabolic steroids.
 
It’s [...]

Drs. Foster and Smith, who offer amazing pet products, also have a television show, “Faithful Friends”, on Animal Planet that airs on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m.
So far, they have 13 episodes in the can, and the next two are about animal behavior (June 29) and pet nutrition (July 6).
The show is hosted by Wanda Goldberg (see photo [...]

While it may be convenient to use your garden hose to fill your dog’s outside water dish, or even your doggie/kiddie swimming pool, take note - there is potential for water from a garden hose to be tainted with lead.
Lead leaching into hose water can come from the vinyl (PVC) material used to make hoses or [...]

In my house, there’s only one room with carpet (well, besides these amazing carpet tiles, which we had to purchase and scatter about the house when Greta developed a sudden fear of hardwood floors).
The carpet in our living room was purchased after we bought our home but before we ever thought about having a dog join [...]

If you live, work or play anywhere within driving distance of Imperial Beach, Calif., head there this Saturday, June 28, for the Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition, the nation’s original surfing competition for Fido.
Last year, 47 dogs hit the waves and more than 1,000 spectators watched the events, and more than $10,000 was raised for [...]

A new dental vaccine is now available to help you keep Fido’s teeth pearly white and free of disease. The Porphyromonas Vaccine is available through licensed veterinarians as another tool to ward off canine periodontal disease and promote good oral health.
According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80 percent of dogs show signs of oral disease [...]

Where the old school rule of thumb was that all dogs needed all vaccinations, these days, veterinarians are taking a different tact when it comes to doling out shots.
For example, I have a dog and two cats, so while we lean toward more canine vaccinations because she’s outside a lot, the cats get less shots because [...]

Friday, June 20, is Take Your Dog to Work Day. First celebrated in 1999, Take Your Dog To Work Day was created to celebrate the great companions dogs make and to encourage their adoption from humane societies, animal shelters and breed rescue clubs.
This annual event via Pet Sitters International encourages employers to experience the value [...]

Gardening may be one of your favorite activities, but it can also be a place full of dangers for your pooch.
 
If you decide to bring new plants or flowers into your garden beds, first check to be sure they aren’t poisonous or deadly to pets if ingested (see below for toxic plants, such as lilies, daffodils and hyacinths). Ask [...]