When it comes to dangerous dogs, I blame the owners, not the canines. Before you shake your head and say to yourself, “Well, she must have never gotten bit by a dog before,” you can save your breath, because I have. I was bit on the buttock by a doberman when I was a child, [...]

Things in Boulder, Colorado, have gotten even greener since the City debuted a public transportation pilot project that’s gone to the dogs. Dogs ride free on HOP 2 Chautauqua, a dog-friendly bus route from downtown Boulder to a popular foothills trail head frequented by hikers and their canine companions. The goal is to expand the [...]

It turns out bigger might really be better after all. According to a study conducted by researchers Deborah Duffy and James Serpell of the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for the Interaction of Animals and Society, and Yuying Hsu of the National Taiwan Normal University, it seems that the smaller the dog, the more snap. The [...]

In April 2008, the Environmental Working Group released a report, “High Levels of Toxic Industrial Chemicals Contaminate Cats And Dogs”, by Olga Naidenko, Rebecca Sutton, Jane Houlihan. In the first study of its kind, Environmental Working Group found that American pets are polluted with even higher levels of many of the same synthetic industrial chemicals [...]

Although I could never get my greyhound, Greta, to do this, because she hates water, I love to see the dock dogs doing their thing. For those (like me) who enjoy seeing dogs have some fun, July 12 and 13, the Meet Me at Mill Creek Festival in Mill Creek, Wash., is having their annual [...]

Watch CBS Videos Online Tonight (Thursday, July 10) at 8 p.m. ET/PT, CBS unveils its new canine reality series: “Greatest American Dog”, in which 12 teams of dogs and owners from across the nation, ranging from “pageant dogs” to those simply trained at home, will live together and compete against each other in challenges that put the [...]

“Discount pet drugs—no prescription required” might sound great in theory, but FDA experts say it can be risky to buy drugs online from sites that offer such a deal. Some of the Internet sites that sell pet drugs represent legitimate, reputable pharmacies, according to Martine Hartogensis, D.V.M., Promotion and Advertising Liaison for FDA’s Center for [...]

No more bad hair days for Fifi or Fido! Ruth Regina, wigmaker to the stars, also designs hairpieces for dogs. Her famous braids, curls and extensions can also be dyed, highlighted and styled to order for canines in need of a new ‘do. Regina, an eighth-generation wigmaker, was the wig master and make-up artist for [...]

If you don’t have the time and/or patience to learn how to make dog biscuits from scratch, you can always rely on Wagatha’s to help you out. Wagatha’s makes and sells gourmet organic dog treats that are 100 percent certified organic, kosher, and made in Vermont. Wagatha’s gourmet organic dog biscuits are made with human grade ingredients. They do not use wheat gluten [...]

From In Defense of Animals, here are some tips to keep your pooch happy and safe over the holiday weekend. * Leave your companion animals at home when you go to see fireworks. * Before you leave home for the fireworks, make sure your animals are indoors in a sheltered, quiet area. Some animals become [...]