pet care
Top 10 Reasons Pets End Up In Shelters
The August issue of Your Dog newsletter features information from a survey conducted by PetHealth Inc. that shows the real reasons pets …
Continue ReadingIKEA “Dog Parking”: On the Right Track, But Still Needs Some Work
I read an article written by Allie Walker from PSFK about the IKEA store in Berlin and its new dog parking concept. Only guide dogs are …
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Leave Them At Home
I read another article a few minutes ago of a policeman breaking a car window to rescue a dog left unattended in a too hot car. In these extremely hot summer days, the temperature inside a car get reach well over 100 degrees within five minutes. Leaving the window down a few inches doesn’t really […]
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Should Pet Groomers Be Required To Be Licensed?
There is a bill in the California State Legislature, SB 969, that would establish a council to administer a voluntary certification program for pet groomers, bathers and brushers. If passed, this would be the first legislation to specifically govern pet groomers, bathers and brushers. Requirements vary by state regarding the certificates and licenses needed to […]
Continue ReadingHelping “Flat-Faced” Dog Breeds Enjoy Summer
Summer is the time to get out and about with your dog, but for brachycephalic or “flat-faced” breeds like pugs or bulldogs, the warmer weather can pose serious health risks. Here are some ways to help your dog through the warm weather and still have fun: Walk your dog in the early morning and evening […]
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Help Your Pet Reduce His Carbon Pawprint
With Earth Day coming up tomorrow, there is a lot of focus on taking care of the environment. Here are some ways you and your pet can help: Disposing of pet waste. It’s estimated dogs in the US produce 10 million tons of waste, cats 2 million. For dog waste, plastic bags do not decompose in landfills. Using biodegradable bags, […]
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Estate Planning and Your Pet
If you died unexpectedly, do you have a plan in place for care of your pets? More pet owners are making provisions in their estate planning for their pet’s care. Most states allow pet owners to establish a trust for their pet. With a trust, property can be set aside for your pet’s care and […]
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Keeping the Peace In a Multiple Cat Household
Having multiple cats can be fun but it also has its challenges. Following are ten tips to maintain order and keep all the feline residents purring: If you have one cat currently and are now adding another, choosing a new cat of the opposite sex can reduce fighting among them. If your current cat is […]
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Chip Bags Can Be Deadly
I just finished reading a story on the PETA.org site of a woman whose dog suffocated because of a mylar potato chip bag. It seems Blue was quite a mischievous fellow, escaping when he got the chance or getting into the trash when his people were gone. One day, while his mom was at the […]
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Veterinary Malpractice-A Different Ball Game
We’re all familiar with the term “malpractice” when it comes to medical care, but when dealing with veterinarians the laws are quite different than they are for medical doctors. Examples of veterinary malpractice include incorrect diagnosis, prescribing inappropriate medication, following a wrong course of treatment or abandonment of treatment altogether. Awards for veterinary malpractice vary […]
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