Critter Talk: Any dog can bite
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…
Critter talk: To sleep, perchance to dream
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…
How you can be a good Facebook friend
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…
Book Review: Global Warming Trigger Event
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…
Critter talk: How to tell if your pet is fat
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…
Can Think Like a Man Movie Knock off Hunger Games
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 —…
Dog and Piglet BFFs
It is definitely an odd couple, but a cute one. A dog and a piglet are real life best friends.…
Critter Talk: Do Animals Grieve
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.…
Four Behaviors That Can Predict Divorce
Do you fight fair or are your fights going to destroy your relationship?…
Critter Talk: Let Dogs be Dogs
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…
5 celebs in mess with IRS
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…
10 Tips for a healthy and happy kitten
Getting a new kitten is one of the best things in the world. They’re cute, soft as down, and as cuddly as, well, kittens. Nearly irresistible, kittens melt even the…
You can’t “Beat This” cookbook and bonus muffin recipe
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…
Critter Talk: How does heartworm treatment work
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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