Tag: dogs

Healthy Lifestyle May Lessen Dog’s Cancer Risk

Q: A friend’s dog recently died of cancer, and we want to do all we can to keep our own dog cancer-free. What advice can you offer? A: Cancer is far too common in dogs, particularly large, purebred dogs. You can’t change your dog’s genetics, but there are things you can do to minimize the…


Senior Cats Don’t Require Senior Cat Food

Q: I am very careful to buy only senior cat food for Joon, my healthy 10-year-old cat. Sometimes it’s hard to find. Is it necessary for her to eat senior food? A: No, it’s not necessary for Joon to eat senior cat food. On pet food labels, the word “senior” is a marketing term, not…


How Long to Stay at the Dog Park… and What to Do While You’re There

Dog parks are popping up everywhere. It’s exciting to see how dogs are becoming more and more welcome as members of our communities! But how do you… you know… use them? How long do you stay at the dog park to make sure your dog actually gets exercise? What should you do once you get…


Small Dogs Live Longer Than Large Dogs

Q: Among the dogs I’ve had over the years, my small dogs lived longer than my large dogs. Is this generally true? If so, why? A: Yes, it’s true, though no one is completely sure why. When you think about the many species of mammals, you realize that large mammals live longer than small mammals….


How to Choose the Right Pet

If you’ve decided to get a pet, it’s important to take the time to choose the right pet for you and your family.  Rather than just going to the pet store or local animal shelter to just “see what they have,” go through this list of questions to help you decide what kind of pet…


Came to Supper (1942)

Elmer Fudd and his dogs are hunting for Bugs Bunny in the woods. As Fudd is about to shoot Bugs, he receives a telegram telling him that his uncle is leaving him $3 million on the condition he doesn’t harm any animals. Credit: Public Domain Movies – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original content:…


Why Do Dogs Bark at Nothing?

Sometimes our dogs alert us when the delivery driver knocks on the door, and that’s fantastic and warranted. You grab your food before it gets cold, or you scoop up your package before the neighborhood porch pirates stop by. Dog is good. But sometimes dogs seem to bark for no reason. You might not even…


Can You Ride A Bike With Your Dog?

To put it simply, Yes. You can. Case closed? No, of course not. There’s a more important question, which is ‘how’? How can your furry friend enjoy the thrill of a bike ride with you? That answer isn’t as straightforward as you would think. It depends on several factors, including your dog’s breed and disposition….


‘They’re Very Loving Dogs’: Couple Share Country Home With 10 Humongous Irish Wolfhound Dogs

An English couple who share a huge love for dogs have a 15-strong pack in their country home—10 of which represent their favorite breed, Irish wolfhounds. Claire Moorhouse and her husband, Mav, live in the English village of Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. Their plus-sized furry family includes their 10 Irish wolfhounds, three white Swiss shepherds, a…


How To Catch A Loose Dog

You’d think dogs don’t have a sense of humor until your dog slips her leash while you’re out on a walk. While you panic and look out for cars, there’s your very funny dog, dancing around and daring you to chase her. In most cases, the worst thing you can do is run after your…