It’s hard for me not to get on my soapbox when I see a dog chained up in a yard. To me, it’s ridiculous to have a dog if you’re plan is to leave it chained up outside the majority of the day, with little to no interaction from or with you. In that case, I recommend a [...]

In case you’re not watching The Greatest American Dog on CBS on Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT, let me fill you in on all its doggie goodness. No, there aren’t any greyhounds in the group, but there are plenty of amazing dogs (and owners) as well as a few neurotic dog/owner pairs. While the show [...]

In Paler, Alaska, there’s a growing problem with pets being caught in traps or snares set for wild animals. In the case of Andre, a large mixed breed, he lost most of the lower half of his left legs after getting caught in an animal trap or snare. Alaska isn’t as wild as it used [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]