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 [...]

Where the old school rule of thumb was that all dogs needed all vaccinations, these days, veterinarians are taking a different tact when it comes to doling out shots.
For example, I have a dog and two cats, so while we lean toward more canine vaccinations because she’s outside a lot, the cats get less shots because [...]

Gardening may be one of your favorite activities, but it can also be a place full of dangers for your pooch.
 
If you decide to bring new plants or flowers into your garden beds, first check to be sure they aren’t poisonous or deadly to pets if ingested (see below for toxic plants, such as lilies, daffodils and hyacinths). Ask [...]

According to the ASPCA, cocoa mulch is a no-no for gardeners who have dogs.
In “Cocoa Bean Mulch As A Cause Of Methylxanthine Toxicosis In Dogs”
by S. Hansen, H. Trammell, E. Dunayer, S. Gwaltney, D. Farbman, and
S. Khan, they point out the dangers of using cocoa bean shells, a by-product of chocolate production, as mulch for landscaping.
While [...]

I live in Sacramento, Calif., and just a hop, skip and a short drive away is the town of Davis, which offers one of the best veterinary teaching hospitals in the country (UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine). 
They also feature the UC Davis Veterinary Blood Bank. That’s right–your pooch can donate the gift of life [...]

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 seek veterinarian [...]

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 Red Cross [...]