Imagine if your dog could talk. What does he really think of your new boyfriend? How badly does he want to go nose to nose with the overaggressive dog at the park whose owner assures you just loves everybody? Most dog owner will look at their dog’s posture for some clue, and consider a wagging [...]

Ah, the joys of summer. If there’s anything to get Fido off the couch after a long winter’s inactivity, it’s the prospect of digging in those lovely beds of newly overturned earth that you so thoughtfully provided. Followed, of course, by a dip in the pond. Say what? That wasn’t your plan. If your dog [...]

Thinking about taking your dog along on a flight? It is a common occurrence, but advanced planning will save your sanity, as well as your dog’s stress level. It’s all in the details, and there are a number of them to consider. First, seriously contemplate whether taking your dog is absolutely necessary. Transport kennels and [...]

Cats are the most intriguing, wonderful, and yes – strange – creatures. In many ways, they are much like having a nearly wild animal living among us, sharing our homes, our sofas, and even our beds. If they are allowed the freedom to roam, we feel honored when they grace us with their presence. If [...]

I admit it. I am one of those dog owners. By those I mean, I talk to my dog, take him for rides, buy him ice cream, consider his feelings, and in short, treat him pretty much as you might a furry four-legged child. And of course, my child is brilliant. But as my friend [...]

The world is confusing in dog food land. Marketing magic rules the day, manufacturers tend to favor the bottom line over reliable pet health, and government regulation…actually, there isn’t much government regulation in the $15 billion dog food industry. This allows pretty much a free-for-all in terms of what ingredients manufacturers pack into their products. [...]

A Collie-Doberman mix won’t stop sniffing at a mole on the arm of its owner and even resorts to trying to bite it off. The alarmed woman contacts her doctor who affirms the worried dog’s behavior. The mole is indeed cancerous. A Yellow Lab becomes fixated on her owner’s right breast, pressing down on it [...]