(ARA) – It’s a big problem whenever people are out and about with their dogs. Some dog walkers don’t want to scoop their pooch’s poop. But a number of diseases caused by parasites like roundworms can be transferred from pets to people via droppings. Roundworm infections in young children can be very serious. “That’s why [...]

This week we’re showcasing flickr photos of some super cute chihuahuas – enjoy! photo credit: simax105 photo credit: marissabracke photo credit: marissabracke photo credit: bovinity photo credit: marissabracke photo credit: marissabracke photo credit: NeitherFanboy photo credit: A National Acrobat photo credit: Mr. T in DC photo credit: Toronja Azul

(ARA) – Planting a garden, spring cleaning, fertilizing the lawn — we all have lots of work to do with the coming of spring. But pets also have health and safety needs this time of year that their owners should know about. “I see it all the time in my clinic in the springtime. Animals [...]

Welcome to our first in a series of Flickr DogPictures of the Week – where we will be picking our favorite dog photos from around the web and showcasing them here  -we hope you enjoy checking out the cute dog pictures each week! photo credit: mcoughlin photo credit: ChampsMommy photo credit: steven.y photo credit: louistan [...]

(ARA) – Dogs love our company and knowing they’re part of the pack. But the fact is humans have to leave the house some time, whether it’s for work, to run errands or to go to a place where dogs aren’t welcome. So when you can’t be home to entertain your dog, how do you [...]

The Woytek family’s Lab mix, Amber, a survivor of Hurricane Ike, was diagnosed with distemper in the months after her adoption from the Houston SPCA in September 2008. Amber survived distemper and lived with the Woytek family and canine “sis” Scout, a one-year-old Rhodesian ridgeback mix. But things changed when Amber ate parts of a sago palm [...]

Next week, Greta is getting her teeth cleaned at the vet. Coincidentally, February is Pet Dental Health Month, when several veterinary groups, including the The American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA) and the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS)  join together to educate pet owners to the importance of regular care of their pets dental needs. According [...]

Michael Vick is going to be released from prison soon, and according to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), recently released government evidence indicates he “enjoyed putting his own family pet dogs into the ring with fighting pit bulls.” As such, PETA is urging the NFL to make Vick take a test for [...]

(ARA) – You play, laugh, snuggle and sleep together. In fact, you’re best friends! But, just like their owners, pets have their quirks: chewing socks, begging, stealing food and some things they just can’t help, like shedding hair everywhere. One out of three dog and cat owners admit that they’ve left the house with pet [...]

Looks like we have at least six more weeks of winter to go. For some of us, that means snow and freezing temperatures. For others, lots of rain (hopefully). Until the sun is a bit higher in the sky and the days are a little bit warmer/longer, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has [...]