dogs

There is instant affection. There is not the slightest hint of criticism. And it is becoming trendy. - Dogs are adding another skill to their long resume. They are helping children to develop their reading skills:
“… The philosophy is simple. Children who are just learning to read often feel [...]

Most dog owners would like to limit the number of visits to the veterinarian to once a year. The annual visit is for the dog’s vaccinations and for the veterinarian to give the dog a standard examination. Additional visits prove to be expensive and may not be one of the dog’s favorite outings.
There [...]

Hospitals and medical staff try to do everything possible to make the stay of young children as comfortable as possible. However, the separation from the familiar makes it a hardship. Some children can tolerate it much better than others. Joshua is one of the young pre-schoolers who just has a rough time [...]

If you have a dog, you need two of these. Seriously. Two. One will be for the car and the second one will be left at home. It is an emergency kit for that possible awful moment when your dog needs some serious medical attention.
Dr. Holly Nash has compiled a list [...]

Veterans should receive the appreciation of a grateful nation. This extends to the four legged, canine veterans who stand in Harm’s Way:
“…In Iraq and Afghanistan, “they’re finding ammunition,” he said. “They’re finding weapons — AK-47s and caches and a lot of unexploded ordnance. . . . They’re invaluable.””
link: Recruited to serve and sniff [...]

One day, Oscar may be a famous dog - a pioneer in cancer research. Oscar was a very sick dog and researchers are calling him ‘a miracle dog’. Dr. Joseph Bauer has presented remarkable findings:
“…Bauer’s team’s success story begins with a “miracle dog” named Oscar, a 10-year-old male Bichon Frise stricken with an [...]

For pet owners, it is like déjà vu. There is another pet treat recall. This time, it is related to the ongoing peanut butter recall:
“PetSmart is recalling seven of its Grreat Choice dog biscuit products because they contain peanut products made by a company that has been linked to a salmonella outbreak in [...]

Many dogs enjoy playing with their squeaky toys. These are the toys that make a sound when squeezed or gnawed. Dogs seem fascinated with the sounds and being able to chew these toys.
Nevertheless, dog owners should be aware of a danger.
In order for the toy to make the noise, usually there is a [...]

It is tradition. For many people in the United Kingdom, the Crufts dog show is ‘must viewing’. Unfortunately, the BBC will no longer be broadcasting the show next year:
“…The Kennel Club, which runs Crufts, said the decision followed “disputes” over the inclusion of certain breeds of pedigree dog in the competition.
The club [...]

Depending on your local community, de-icing programs for road and sidewalks may be well under way. Such maintenance programs rely heavily on chemical compounds and may present a problem to your dog.
The chemicals may cause irritation or ‘hot spots’ on the paw. This may necessitate a visit to the veterinarian. Another concern [...]