May 20-26 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Being bitten is just one of the professional hazards veterinarians face every day. In fact, I was bitten last week — very…
I have no doubt that dogs dream. I’ve caught every one of my pooches “running” and “barking” in their sleep at one time or another, but what exactly are they…
Want to stay in your friends’ good graces on Facebook? A new study suggests that you should start by responding to posts on your wall says Live Science. The research…
In the plethora of books on global warming it is hard to find one that distinguishes itself. Most are self edifying viewpoints from the world of academia or politically aspired…
A recent study into owners’ abilities to determine whether or not their pets are at an ideal weight showed that just about 44 percent of people misidentified their dog’s body…
The story line for "Think Like a Man" is nothing groundbreaking. Every rom-com touches on men wanting sex and women wanting a man to sweep them off their feet —…
It is definitely an odd couple, but a cute one. A dog and a piglet are real life best friends.…
Whenever I talk to owners about the death of a pet, I always bring up the topic of grieving and mourning as it applies to other animals in the household.…
Do you fight fair or are your fights going to destroy your relationship?…
I’ve got a pet peeve involving the dog park: humping. My problem isn’t with the dogs that engage in the behavior (let’s call it "mounting" from now on to appease…
You'd think, with all their fame, fortune, and presumed ability to hire a legion of accountants, celebrities would be able to stay on top of their taxes. But these 13…
I have a confession. I read cookbooks the way most people read novels. Cookbooks are soothing and inspirational and informative. Cookbooks are meant to instruct and motivate, the main goal…
Keeping your dog free of heartworms is an important job. It’s your responsibility to have your dog tested yearly for the disease and to renew his/her prescription for heartworm preventive…
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