By Amy Fernandez Detection, protection, sentry work, and police dogs are ubiquitous in so many roles it’s hard to imagine modern society functioning without them. Therefore, it’s surprising to realize the basis of this respected canine profession traces its roots to the other side of the law. As long as embargos, import duties, and nosy [...]
The 2015 NAIA National Conference: Joining Forces to Save Our Animals will be held October 31st through November 1st in Orlando, Florida at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at Seaworld Hotel. Topics presented at this year’s conference include information on using science to improve animal well being, saving animals by countering public misperceptions, raising awareness [...]
As if we didn’t have enough to worry about, the media has now alerted us to a newly identified strain of dog flu, which they consistently characterize as deadly. This isn’t the same dog flu that sparked waves of alarmist reports back in 2005. The prelude to the current drama was ultimately labeled as an offshoot of equine influenza A, subtype H3N8. First documented over 40 years ago, the canine version of the virus first emerged in racing Greyhounds in 2004.
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC®) continues its long-standing commitment to advance the health and welfare of all dogs with the launch of its new program Bred with H.E.A.R.T. (Health, Education, Accountability, Responsibility and Tradition) Modeled after the successful Breeder of Merit program, Bred with H.E.A.R.T. is a new way to engage, encourage and recognize all [...]
The Institutionalized Inhumane Treatment of Dogs The recently held Yulin Dog Meat festival in China has resulted in cries of protest among the dog-loving public worldwide. The American Kennel Club believes that these protests are completely justified and imperative for there to be any chance of eliminating this institutionalized and heinous treatment, torture, and consumption [...]
The Natural Dog Company, Inc. of Windsor, CO, is recalling its 12oz bags of 12″ Tremenda Sticks pet chews because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonellacan affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact [...]
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company has signed an agreement to acquire Merrick Pet Care, Inc., one of the fastest-growing natural and organic pet food companies. Upon completion of the transaction, which is expected to close over the next several months, Merrick will continue to operate as an independent business, with no planned changes to its management [...]
While flying to an event in Dallas, I read an article in the Delta Sky magazine about Mr. James Corden. I hardly ever read anything in a ‘Sky’-type magazine but I love James Corden so I dove right into the article. It talked about his explosive start on late night TV and how he didn’t re-invent the genre as much as created an atmosphere. He allowed his guests to trust him. I started thinking and realized that this would make a great topic for an article in The Canine Chronicle.
Dog lovers all over the US have reason to celebrate news from the NAIA, which reported recently that the number of dogs entering US shelters has dropped significantly over the past few decades to new lows. Digging deeper into the matter, NAIA also learned that only about three percent of dogs in our country’s shelters are purebreds. NAIA’s [...]
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