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How to Choose the Right Trainer for Your Dog
After growing up with various pets, fostering dogs and cats, and raising my own two dogs, I’ve learned a valuable lesson, which resonates with me each time I meet a pet — all pets need training. Cats need to learn to use the litter box, horses need to learn to be handled by humans, and [...] Continue reading
A Walk in the Park: Choose the Best Gear for Your Dog
My two dogs love the freedom that our fenced-in backyard offers to them, but in my opinion, nothing beats a daily leashed walk around the block. Not only does going for a leashed walk remind my dogs of their obedience training and reinforce good manners, but it also offers mental stimulation, as a walk permits [...] Continue reading
Children Living with Animals Get Fewer Illnesses in First Year
Finding a cat hair on a baby’s pacifier, seeing the dog lick a baby on the mouth – for some parents, these are cringe-worthy moments. Introducing four-legged children to a new baby is often on the mounting list of concerns for parents-to-be. In a world that increasingly values antibacterial this and hypoallergenic that, pets can [...] Continue reading
Shutting Down the Flea Circus: Protecting Your Pet Against Parasites
With May coming to a close and the hot summer months upon us, it’s important to make sure your pets have adequate flea and tick prevention so that they don’t bring home an infestation that will invade your house and yard. Warmer weather increases the risk of parasites, especially because flea and tick season starts [...] Continue reading
Nanny Government: Legislator Proposes Ban on Driving With Lap Dogs
Of all the possible distractions drivers face – music, phones, texting, eating, grooming, unruly passengers – a Rhode Island legislator wants to add four-legged passengers to the list, reported the Wall Street Journal. Rhode Island State Rep. Peter Palumbo has unleashed a plan to prohibit drivers from allowing their dogs to ride on the driver’s [...] Continue reading
Dog Days: Hot Weather Increases Risks for Pets
As the summer months approach, people tend to spend more time outdoors, and so do their pets. Warmer weather allows for more outdoor activities, but it also comes with increased risks. It is important for all pet owners to exercise caution and take the steps necessary to ensure that their pets are safe from summer [...] Continue reading
You Are Getting Very Sleepy: Dogs Mimic Contagious Yawning Effect in Humans
We’ve all heard that yawning is contagious, but have you ever tried it with your dog? Any dog owner could tell you that dogs are sensitive and perceptive animals that often mirror the behavior and even the appearance of their owners. Delving deeper into the psyche of man’s best friend, scientists studying animal cognition at [...] Continue reading
Recall Rewind: Gas Leaking Grills, Shocking Toothbrushes
Burgers, dogs, steaks — grilling is a perfect complement to the spring weather. Any time you get near an open flame, there is the potential to get burned, but Uni-O Industries is recalling about 4,530 portable gas grills due to possible gas leaks and burn hazards. Uni-O has received 10 reports of grills catching fire [...] Continue reading
Chews Wisely: Dogs and Digestible Chews
After switching my Dalmatian, Kratos, from kibbles to a raw diet, I decided to pay closer attention to the other products that I was giving him. In particular, I started to research digestible chews — rawhide, cow ears, and bones — where I quickly learned that not all chews are created equal. In fact, some [...] Continue reading