More Second-Home Communities Welcome Pets
By Larry Olmsted for USA TODAY Pets, especially dogs, have never been as big a part of the family as they are today. From sitters to spas, massages and antidepressants, people spare no expense when it comes to their pets — even during tough economic times. Americans will spend $47.7 billion on their pets this […]
Experts Differ On Whether Halloween Costumes Embarrass Dogs
By Lana Berkowitz for chron.com Search “why dogs hate Halloween” online and you will find a million photos of dogs in goofy outfits. Dogs are dressed as lobsters, Yoda and Elvis. They sport bikinis, rabbit ears and superhero costumes. Those who upload the photos, as well as those who comment on them, usually assume the […]
Halloween Peanut Butter Dog Treat Recipe
From best-dog-treat-recipes.com Ingredients for Halloween Peanut Butter Dog Treat 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons wheat germ 1 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast 1/4 cup cornmeal 1/3 cup peanut butter 1 cup water 1 ¼ cup white flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1-2 tablespoons tumeric 1-2 tablespoons beet powder Directions for Peanut Butter Holiday Dog […]
'Puppy Luv' Owner Facing Animal Cruelty Charges
By Chad Cookler for abcactionnews.com SAFETY HARBOR, Fla – The owner of a Safety Harbor pet store is facing numerous counts of animal cruelty after deputies found his dogs in “extremely unclean†conditions, according to the Pinellas Sheriff’s Office. Customers called police after finding the animals without food or water, deputies said. When the customers […]
Motive For Michigan Dog Poisoning Still A Mystery
By Candace Burns for abclocal.go.com HURON COUNTY (WJRT) – The Huron County Sheriff’s Department is working to find out who is responsible for poisoning and killing several dogs. The incident was reported on Friday at a home in Colfax Township. The pet’s owners called authorities after the animals showed signs of sickness. There is a […]
First Stem Cell Procedure Performed On Dog
From myfoxphoenix.com SCOTTSDALE – You’ve probably heard of stem cell technology being used to help cure diseases in humans, but now, it’s being used to ease pain in our pets. Stem cell technology helps aging pets ease their pain. Staff at Adobe Animal Hospital in Scottsdale performed the first procedure Thursday on Lilly, a 14-year-old […]
Is Your Dog's Bowl Half Full Or Half Empty?
From iol.co.za If your dog gets upset when you walk out of the door, it’s probably a pessimist. Scientists have shown that for every dog who believes its water bowl is half full, another is convinced the bowl is half empty. Those who are naturally optimistic are sure their owners will return, while the pessimists […]
Pacemaker Implants Help Pooches Live Longer Lives
By Rick Callahan for The Associated Press WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The 8-year-old yellow Labrador lies obediently on the stainless steel exam table, tail wagging, as Dr. Henry Green monitors the dog’s heart rhythm — every beat of which is guided by a pacemaker implanted beneath the scruff of his neck. Grommit, the beloved pet […]
Suffolk County, Long Island First In U.S. To Create Animal Abuse Registry
By Rick Brand for newsday.com Suffolk lawmakers approved a measure Tuesday making the county the first in the nation to create an animal abuse registry – a list that would identify those convicted of mistreating animals. “There are sick individuals out there who are preying on innocent animals,” said Legis. Jon Cooper (D- Lloyd Harbor […]