If you have pets, here are some good places to start planning for their care after you die.

One of the best information sources is “When Your Pet Outlives You,” a book by David Congalton and Charlotte Alexander than covers trusts, wills, caretakers, laws in different states, and much more.
ItsMyLife.com offers a one-year membership for […]

Taking your dog along on the boat this summer?  Make sure she has a swim vest.  While on board, keep her under constant supervision.  Don’t know if your dog will be comfortable boating?  Put her on the boat without starting it?  Then start the engine and see how she responds.  Make the first trip short.  […]

If your pet stays outside for any length of time, remember to provide a source of cool water in a bowl that won’t get hot.  Provide shade.  A covered patio, with something other than hot cememt on which to lie, can do the trick.  So can a screened-in patio.  On really hot days, consider […]

Just like humans, pets can get sunburned.  Light-colored dogs and cats especially are susceptible to sunburn and can develop skin cancer.  To protect your pet:  Several companies, including Doggles, sell sunscreen for pets (Cost:  $9.95 for a two-ounce SPF-15 spray. www.doggles.com)  Apply sunscreen once a day (or more frequently, depending on the amount of […]

It is estimated that almost 45% of all pets in the United States are overweight and at risk for certain diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, high blood pressure as well as cancer. Leaner, fitter animals have longer life spans than overweight dogs.

Get into the habit of a daily excercise routine.  Some dogs […]

Although many dog owners and dog trainers have traditionally used raisins and grapes as treats, RAISINS AND GRAPES IN LARGE QUANTITIES CAN BE LETHAL TO DOGS.  As few as a handful of raisins or grapes can make a dog ill; however, of the 10 cases reported to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC), […]

Many people think that puppies make great gifts during the holidays, right?  But before you rush out to fulfill your little one’s dream of a cute, furry little puppy, really think about it!
Are the holidays really the best time to bring home a new pet?  This is probably the busiest time of the year […]

Everybody is always whining about being fat and it is difficult to lose weight. Well, here is a good solution! How would you like to walk off two sizes?
A University of Missouri-Columbia study found that people who walked their dog up to 20 minutes per day, five times a week, lost an […]

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.  […]