Surprise Toxin Can Harm the Family Dog
We all know not to feed our dog chocolate. We need to keep poisons and cleaning agents out of harm’s way. Never allow a pet to be unsupervised in a room full of…
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Five Hidden Secrets About Dog Friendly Travel
Over the past 23 years, we have taken dozens of dog friendly trips. It is rare that I travel without a dog (only if I fly). As with all of our dog friendly…
Help for Dog Stung by Jellyfish
How many of you are taking your dog to a beach on a regular basis? Perhaps you have a pet-friendly beach nearby or you have plans to visit a beach with your dog…
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Fleas and ticks are hungry after getting through a long, cold winter. Yes, it’s that’s time again: nasty critters that attach themselves to our pets and carry disease, infect pets, and can cause…
Ramifications of a Coming Out as a Gay Dog Mom
I am a gay married woman who just so happens to love dogs more than the air I breathe. So I made a career out of that love. I’ve been with my wife…
Dog Euthanasia and Veterinary Responsibilties
What responsibility does a veterinarian have to the client of a pet who is about to undergo euthanasia? This is a piece I have struggled to write for a number of months, as…
10 Spring Fling Easter Activities For Dogs
In many social circles, I am considered to be the lady who takes her dog just about everywhere with her, and this is a fact of which I am very proud. My spouse,…
How I Found My Dog’s Dad
I want to find my dog’s dad. Now there’s something I have yet to cross off my bucket list. These are the things that go through my mind as I drift off into…
Five Must-Try Winter Group Games for Dogs
Brrrrr. If you live anywhere in the northeastern part of the country, you echo that sentiment with us. The snow is falling and the mercury is dropping, but Rover’s roaming for play. With…
Do Bad People Raise Thin Dogs?
“I had no idea my dog didn’t weigh enough. Am I a bad person?” She wants to know if bad people raise thin dogs and is asking me??? Oh boy. This is the…