I got a new leash last week.  At first I was slightly horrified to see the color of it – I mean who can look cool in a hideous shade of overly bright yellow – but then my owner explained that there was a reason for the color.  Apparently it’s a special color that […]

The weather is changing and the park is becoming more and more like a mud pond – great fun for us dogs who love both the getting dirty, and the bathing afterwards!   My friend Doodles however isn’t having such a great time anymore.  Last year she was running through the mud with the rest […]

If you are looking for a puppy to join your family, and decide to buy one from an animal shelter, make sure that you check out the actual running of the shelter first – not on paper, but how the animals are treated.
Although it’s important that all animals are kept in a clean, proper […]

I’ve been hearing some really sad things recently.  Dixie, a collie-come-retriever-come-something else was telling us about her early years.  Apparently she was a “Christmas Pup”.   One Christmas morning she was placed in the arms of a young girl who nearly squeezed the air out of her lungs, and for a few weeks life was […]

Regardless how sad your dog can make his eyes, or how cute he looks with his head on one side, the fact remains that chocolates intended for human consumption are not – I repeat NOT – suitable for dogs!  In fact chocolate is so poisonous to a dog’s system that it can prove fatal […]

Cleaning your dog’s eyes more or less depends on his type of breed.  Dogs with protruding eyes and wrinkles on their face such as the Pekingese, Pug, and Boston Terrier, need to have their eyes cleaned on a regular basis.  On the other hand, other types of breeds do not require as much attention.  […]

If you can watch this video without tearing up, you had better see if your breath fogs a mirror!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_EZDBVuOk4
 

If something happened to your pet doggie, do you know where to go?  What to do before you go:
Trauma:  If you have a dog that is unconscious or can’t move, slide them onto a stiff board or blanket to help stabilize them during the ride.  Muzzle them because pets in pain may bite. 
Choking:  You […]

A mat is basically a tangle of hair, often with undercoat, that has formed a knot tight enough to resist brushing and combing.  Mats tend to form on dogs with thick, long, curly, or double coats in corners of the body and areas with longer hair, such as the base of legs, the anal […]

This world is going to the dogs!  At least Progressive Group of Insurance Companies is!
They have brought out a coverage option that allows customers to insure a canine or feline pet that is injured/killed in a car crash.  The insurer will pay up to $500 if the client’s dog or cat is hurt or […]