(NC)—Its official, you’re going to be a parent. The lengthy checklist has already started as you prepare for the arrival of your baby. While baby names, colour themes and pregnancy books are top of mind, be sure to include an existing family member through this important time—your pet. The addition of a new family member [...]

My husband and I have a hand booklet that we often refer to regarding common food, plants and household items that can harm or even kill our pups.  We have three pups:  A pug, a French bulldog & a shih tzu.  Needless to say, our house is always a bit chaotic!  The list of poisonous foods and items applies [...]

I adore Brachycephalic dogs.  They are so sweet and cute, but unfortunately because they are so cute, they typically have more health problems due to their adorable “smooshed-in” faces. A brachycephalic skull is relatively broad and short. Dog breeds such as the Pug are sometimes classified as “Extreme Brachycephalic”. Brachycephalic dogs are very sensitive to [...]

While on youtube today I came across this adorable video full of cute Christmas dog clips.  I’m so easy to please when it comes to dogs, but this is just too cute.  I’m especially partial to the Shih Tzus by the snowman and outside, and the adorable black pugs that are dressed up like Santa [...]

(ARA) – Even the best behaved-dog can temporarily forget his manners when faced with the many distractions of going on a walk. When the ground is covered with snow and ice, Fido’s momentary lapse can mean a nasty fall for you. Properly equipping yourself – and taking some safety precautions – can help ensure you [...]

I have a white French Bulldog named Bardot.  She is the love of my life.  My husband and I have been obsessed with her since we got her a year and a half ago.  She is not perfect by any means, but she is our little angel! A while back my husband showed me this [...]

I have three dogs: a pug, a shih tzu and a French bulldog.  They came in that order.  The picture above is of my Frenchie, Bardot.  Until recently I hadn’t really seen many French Bulldogs.  They are a less common breed to many due to the fact it is very hard for the breed to procreate. [...]

I adore pugs.  I think they are the cutest little dogs in the world.  Full of personality and energy my pug is far from a couch potato! I have a very sweet little pug named Martini. Martini is a fawn pug with a black mask and weighs around 12 pounds.  She is quite small for [...]

When Sunny, a 3-year-old golden retriever, began working for San Diego Unified School District last spring, one of her first students was a fourth-grader with cerebral palsy, mobile only with the aid of a walker. Adaptive physical education teacher Andrea Bazer says that as soon as this young student met Sunny, she was eager to [...]

Jack Frost is nipping at your pet’s nose. Winter is here again, and cold weather can be uncomfortable and dangerous to your pet. “In colder regions of the country, pet owners should already know that they need to make accommodations for their pets, but winter can be hard on a pet even in warmer states, [...]