This week over at Dogs Online Magazine, I’ve been blogging about all sorts of good stuff, including:

Finding the best veterinarian for your dog;
The dangers of electric shock; and
This heartwarming story about a girl who saved a dog.

Woof!
Related Websites Celtics and Oprah (and some weekend links) This is an interesting [...]

The American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) reminds all pet owners that especially during this time of year, there are many household hazards that can poison our pooches.
According to Dr. Louise Murray, Director of Medicine at the ASPCA’S Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital and author of Vet Confidential: An Insider’s Guide to [...]

In Calif., Governor Schwarzenegger wants to raise millions by adding a tax on veterinary services. On November 6, 2008, Gov. Schwarzenegger called for an increase in the California state sales tax to address the multi-billion dollar deficit in the budget, and proposed a sales tax on all veterinary services. This was part of a larger combination [...]

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is offering tips for pet owners to keep their furry friends safe during Halloween.
Most importantly, if you suspect your pet has ingested a potentially dangerous substance, call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
Tip 1
No treats-no exceptions!
Chocolate in all forms—especially [...]

The pills you pop may make you feel better, but they could be fatal to your pet. Just last year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) handled 89,000 cases of pets exposed to human medications.
Here’s what to watch out for:
NSAIDs
According to the APCC, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen or naproxen are the most [...]

I am shocked and saddened by the story of Chai, a 10-year-old lab mix, and his owner, Daniel Rechelbacher, who is not only trying to make a better life for his dog, but also hold a corporation accountable for a serious, grievous and potentially deadly wrongdoing. 
I’ve excerpted the story from Daniel’s blog, in the hopes that [...]

While doing research for a story I’m working on, I discovered that people who love dogs have a lot of career options that can include day to day interaction with four-legged friends.
Beyond the obvious career choices, such as veterinarian, vet technician, alternative medicine vet, research vet, animal behaviorist, pet therapist, trainer, pet sitter, groomer, day [...]

“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 [...]

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 [...]

A new dental vaccine is now available to help you keep Fido’s teeth pearly white and free of disease. The Porphyromonas Vaccine is available through licensed veterinarians as another tool to ward off canine periodontal disease and promote good oral health.
According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80 percent of dogs show signs of oral disease [...]