Aug
04
2008
The Golden Retriever is one of those quintessential dogs. They’ve got big hearts and gentle demeanors, so it’s no wonder that the breed is so darn popular.
The latest news only makes this sweet, dreamy dog seem even more appealing.
A Golden at a southeast Kansas zoo recently adopted three tiger cubs abandoned by their mother. It [...]
Aug
01
2008
Anyone who remembers Cujo (1983), which was based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King, probably remembers a lot of snarling, foaming at the mouth, and general mean-dogged-ness.
But what sticks out in my mind is the fact that Cujo’s owner let the poor dog run wild, and the pooch subsequently got bit [...]
Jul
31
2008
One of my “greyhound” friends recently had to have her hound’s front leg amputated due to bone cancer, which is, unfortunately, common in greyhounds.
Both she and I know of one amazing “tripod” that we’ve both witnessed run our own dogs ragged.
While my friend’s handsome greyhound who, by the way, is also a pal of my [...]
Jul
18
2008
The Animal Planet Expo hits Salt Lake City, Utah, July 19 and 20, and is sure to be lots of fun for both two- and four-legged animals.
The FREE Expo features:
Animal House / R.O.A.R. for Wildlife, where you can get up close and personal with live animals.
Bug House, where you can experience the world of butterflies, [...]
Jul
14
2008
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 that [...]
Jul
09
2008
“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 Veterinary [...]
Jul
07
2008
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 in our [...]
Jul
04
2008
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 destructive when [...]
Jul
03
2008
Although I know beer isn’t good for dogs, tell that to my greyhound, Greta, who tries to sneak beer any chance she gets. And since my husband is the beer drinker of the family, she usually can get a few licks after he’s done with a bottle, all before I catch them in the act [...]
Jul
01
2008
See Spot. See Spot run. See how to massage Spot after that run.
See Spot fetch. See how to teach Spot a new trick.
See Spot eat. See how to make tasty treats for Spot.
Yeah, yeah, you get the idea.
So what are you waiting for? Monkeysee.com features instructional videos on everything from taking the perfect photo of [...]