While fireworks and food are a major part of Independence Day festivities, they may not be much fun for your dog. With all of the loud noises and disruption in his routine, your four-legged friend could end up getting sick – or worse, lost. To help keep this Fourth of July happy and safe for [...]
Groundbreaking program cares for shelter dogs while advancing knowledge of canine and human breast cancer.
The dog paddle may seem like it comes naturally to dogs – and for some it does – but even the best swimmers need some training. The American Kennel Club (AKC®) helps dog owners teach their four-legged friends how to swim and be safe around the pool so they can beat the summer heat together. [...]
RALEIGH, N.C. (June 27, 2013) – In an effort to bring pet travel safety to the forefront of pet owners’ minds this summer, TripsWithPets.com will be partnering with the AKC Canine Health Foundation, or CHF, to launch the Safe Summer Pet Travel Campaign. According to TripsWithPets.com, 65 percent of pet owners surveyed plan to take their [...]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. Zoe Tozzo knows American Sign Language, English and Spanish. She’s participated in many community events, including parades and community clean-ups, has done reading programs in schools, even the Special Olympics. But this outstanding citizen is not human; she is a dually certified service and therapy dog and a beloved companion to her owner, [...]
If kept outside, make sure your pet has plenty of shade. Remember that doghouses are not good shelter during the summer as they can trap heat. Make sure your dog has access to plenty of cool, fresh water 24 hours a day. If your dog travels with you, bring along water and a bowl. Never [...]
One hundred and seven Cocker Spaniels of every Variety, from 6 months to 16 years old, and their owners hailing from all along the East Coast, spent a sunny Sunday, April 28, enjoying each other’s company, eating delicious Halo Farms ice cream , Frosty Paws (for dogs), winning door prizes including a $100 Gas Card, and contributing major benefits to the future health of Cocker Spaniels at the American Spaniel Club Foundation’s 1st “Fun Day” Eye/DNA Clinic & Ice Cream Social to find a DNA Marker for Cataracts with Dr. Gustavo Aguirre
By: Cheslie Pickett Whether an experienced breeder or first time pet owner, making the decision of what veterinarian to trust with treasured companions is an extremely important task. It is certainly recommended to interview possible veterinarians before making a final choice. While there are some factors that both breeders and companion owners should consider, breeders [...]
344 – May, 2013 by Pilar Kuhn Last fall we knew that something got the better of our bitch when we did an x-ray one week before we expected a litter and I accused aliens of stealing her babies. She had absorbed her litter and we were devastated. But why had this happened? It’s not [...]
In a truly bizarre story coming out of British Columbia this week, officers with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement BC Unit seized 10,000 marijuana plants and 200 pounds of dried marijuana at four different properties located in Mission. Oddly enough, one of the properties housed an underground bunker that was concealed by a fake horse barn and paddock.
