I’m not big on overmedicating animals, but when it comes to heartworm (and flea & tick prevention, for that matter), I don’t mess around. Heartworn is spread by mosquitoes, and if not detected and controlled with treatment, can lead to congestive heart failure and death. And although heartworm is more common in dogs, cats are [...]

If you want to drive me crazy, just walk your dog the wrong way. Yes, there is a correct way to walk a dog, and it doesn’t involve your dog walking on the traffic side of you. In other words, your dog should be on your inside when you’re walking him or her–that is, with you [...]

If you’ve never heard of Doctors Foster & Smith, allow me to introduce you to a valuable resource for medical information and products. Who They Are Drs. Foster & Smith is the largest pet supply cataloger in the nation. They started in 1983 and have steadily grown from a small group of three dedicated veterinarians [...]

A while ago I briefly mentioned an issue I had at a local dog park, and I am finally ready to share the particulars. Before we ever got Greta, I debated the virtues of the dog park. But once she came into our home, we went a few times and had so much fun it [...]

I recently wrote a story about “green” pet products, and in the course of research, I found some new, environmentally-friendly products to try out. The Poop There are a lot of poop bags out there, but both Doggie Walk Bags and Pooch Pick-up Biodegradable Cornstarch Pet Waste Pickup Bags are made from biodegradable products. If you’re [...]

Dog treats are available in all shapes and sizes, but I’ve found that for my picky Greyhound, the produce aisle at my local Co-Op does the trick just fine. I choose organic produce for a variety of health reasons, and I do the same for my dog, because if it’s good enough for me, it’s [...]