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 [...]

While the new film Marely & Me may be hot at the box office, and surely it portrays puppies in all their glory, there’s a chance that it might be glamorizing puppies and encouraging dog lovers to get a pup without thinking things through. That’s why the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) sent out a press [...]

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 [...]

It seems that hardly a day goes by that I’m not explaining to someone about my greyhound, Greta, and how she came to be a part of my family. (Seriously, she gets attention everywhere we go!) She’s sweet, gentle and pretty lazy (most of the time). She’s also quite beautiful, if I do say so [...]

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 [...]

‘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. [...]

It’s getting too cold to be chasing your dog around the front yard with a garden hose. Now that most of us are spending more time indoors with our pets, keeping them clean is a priority. But how do you bathe your dog inside in the winter without the messy hassle of juggling cups and [...]

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 [...]