Category: dogs

4 Things This “Dog Person” Never Understood About Cats

I’m a lifelong dog-person, dog-girl, dog-lady, all of that. I never saw myself owning a cat. Sabrina, our little black cat, has been living with us for about six months. She’s around a year old. There are still things that I am figuring out about her. She’s much more different than the dogs than I…


Here’s the Proof: Dogs Are Aquatic Animals

Summer spirit at its best. Are you ready? (Video courtesy of Google Golden retriever aventureiro) …


Limit Pet’s Weight Gain After Sterilization Surgery

Q: I have had cats and dogs for years, and all of them have been spayed or neutered. I’ve noticed that they — and my friends’ sterilized pets — are almost all overweight, whereas friends’ dogs that are not sterilized usually remain slim. Is it true that spayed and neutered pets are heavier than sterilized…


Mast Cell Tumor Most Common Canine Skin Cancer

Q: My Lab mix has a mast cell tumor. What can you tell me about this condition? A: A mast cell tumor, or MCT, is the most common form of skin cancer in dogs. Mast cells are white blood cells designed to fight parasites and allergies. It’s not clear why some of these immune cells…


How to Keep Your Pets Calm and Safe During Fourth of July Fireworks Shows

By Mary Ramsey From The Charlotte Observer Fireworks shows are a summer staple, especially on and around the Fourth of July, but they can also be a source of anxiety for pets and their owners. In addition to the fireworks themselves posing a potential danger to animals, the loud noises, bright lights and strong smells…


Veterinary Dentistry Requires Anesthesia

Q: My holistic veterinarian says my 10-year-old cat Moses has rotten teeth, and at least one tooth has fallen out. Because of his age, I don’t want him anesthetized for dental treatment, so the vet said she would clean his teeth using only essential oils and light. I’m concerned about Moses feeling stressed. What should…


Traveling With Pets This Summer? Here’s What to Know to Keep Them Safe and Secure

By Megan Cardona From Fort Worth Star-Telegram As summer vacations kick back into gear this year, millions of new pet parents will have to navigate traveling with furry friends. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported last year that 23 million American households — one in five nationwide — obtained a…


Firefighters Wouldn’t Give Up Saving These Dogs

Salute to all the firefighters who do their best to save all lives! (Video courtesy of LUISCALABOR) …


Antlers and Other Hard Chews Break Dogs’ Teeth

Q: Ava, my 2-year-old dog, was chewing an elk antler when she started licking her lips and grinding her teeth. Later, she rejected a small, soft treat, which she’s never done before. Is it possible she broke a tooth on the antler? Are antlers OK for dogs? A: Dogs should never chew hard objects such…


Funny Photos of Dogs Catching Flying Treats—Check Out Their Comical Expressions

When Christian Vieler’s photos were shared by Justin Bieber online, he knew he was in trouble. Hundreds of requests for work from all over the world flooded the 51-year-old German photographer’s inbox—far more than he could handle. Such is the huge appeal of images of dogs catching flying treats. With open jaws, poised to receive…