(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 hair [...]

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 [...]

Increasing travel — global travel in particular — is leading to new diseases spreading from country to country. Chronic Wasting Disease, Monkeypox, Avian Influenza — you name it and chances are it moved quickly from one country to the next.
One of the latest diseases starting to show up in the United States is Chagas Disease, [...]

Over here, I often talk about my greyhound, Greta. And just last week, I shared a story on this blog about an amazing greyhound in the U.K.
If I had property and enough money and a husband who would let me, I would most likely have adopted a dozen greyhounds by now. Until I win the [...]

From the doggie kisses to the warm snuggles, your dog has always brought a smile to your face and provided you with unconditional love when you needed it the most. Tis the season of giving, so don’t forget the four-legged friend in your family when it comes time to put up your holiday decorations or [...]

An unconditional loving present will arrive in many households this year, but if you are thinking of giving a puppy as a gift for the holidays, you might be barking up the wrong tree.
The classic holiday image of a puppy in a room full of bright paper packages, bows and ribbons is a wonderful sight, [...]

‘Tis the season for holiday cheer with Thanksgiving and Christmas approaching quite near. End-of-the-year festivities may bring friends and families closer, but with all of the season’s hustle and bustle, many pets may become overwhelmed and confused or exhibit negative behaviors resulting from unfamiliar sounds, smells and visitors that surround them before the New Year.
“Holidays [...]

A second dog may be hard to resist for many pet parents, especially if having their first dog was a positive experience. However, many families underestimate the responsibility of caring for two dogs and the impact adding a new pet can have on a first dog.
Without proper planning and consideration, adding a second pet can [...]