According to the ASPCA, cocoa mulch is a no-no for gardeners who have dogs. In “Cocoa Bean Mulch As A Cause Of Methylxanthine Toxicosis In Dogs” by S. Hansen, H. Trammell, E. Dunayer, S. Gwaltney, D. Farbman, and S. Khan, they point out the dangers of using cocoa bean shells, a by-product of chocolate production, as [...]

I live in Sacramento, Calif., and just a hop, skip and a short drive away is the town of Davis, which offers one of the best veterinary teaching hospitals in the country (UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine).  They also feature the UC Davis Veterinary Blood Bank. That’s right–your pooch can donate the gift of [...]

Those sticks of gum we humans rely on to freshen up are very dangerous for dogs. Xylitol, an ingredient used in sugar-free chewing gum, as well as some candies, chewable vitamins and throat lozenges, is highly toxic to our furry friends. If your pet has ingested anything that might contain xylitol, immediately call your veterinarian and/or [...]

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, also known as CPR, is used to save human lives, but did you know it also works on your dog? More importantly, for your pooch, there is no 911 to call if something happens, so it’s vital that you can revive your pet if you’re not near an emergency pet hospital. The American [...]

Most of us know the signs of a happy dog–the telltale tail wag, the goofy “smile”, etc. But what about the signs of health issues? After all, animals are pretty good at hiding their ailments from us, so it’s our job to be on the lookout for issues. DogAge® offers tips for a monthly home [...]

Timberwolf Organics is recalling certain products/lots of dog food. Dakota Bison/Ocean Blue Reported Issues Due to recent reports from some customers, the company has ordered that two formulas from three specific dates be pulled from the shelves. These are: Dakota Bison with ‘best by date’ of 12 Feb 2009 Ocean Blue with ‘best by date’ of 20 [...]

Seriously, how cute are these shirts? I plan to get the Demodog in pink for Greta, as she’s a liberal gal just like her momma. They are sold here, and it might be very hard to stop at one! Now you can make a political statement without saying a word, thanks to Kwigy-bo Inc. in New York [...]

When you hit the road with your furry friend, it’s important to have a first aid kit handy for minor emergencies. Gather the following items together and store them in a lunch box or any other durable container you’d like. Toss it in your car, and whola! You’ll need: A muzzle (or a 2-foot-long strip [...]

Leave it to the folks in Santa Barbara to come up with one of the coolest parades ever! But don’t let the name fool ya–the Big Dog Parade and Canine Festival in Santa Barbara, Calif., is for dogs of all sizes. On June 7, join in the U.S.’s largest dog parade, where over 1,200 dogs [...]

  When I take Greta for play dates, it’s inevitable that I will forget at least one thing (a toy, poop bags, her dish, or water). I’m going to start keeping my eye out for the Hey Buddy! vending machine, which is chock full of toys, treats, water and poop bags, all of which can be paid [...]