Daylight Saving Time: How ‘Falling Back’ Can Mess With Your Dog’s Head
By DogsterNov 04, 2013 On Sunday morning it was time for us to "fall back," adjusting our clocks one hour backward to segue out of Daylight Saving Time and back to Standard Time. Does that extra hour affect our pets? You…
Dangerous Treats from China
JERKY TREATS FROM CHINA: IT'S TIME FOR AN UPDATE ... AGAIN More on PawNation: Dogs, Expert, FDA, Health, Jerky, Jerky Treats, Nutrition, Safety By Jennifer Coates Oct 28th 2013 I have been reporting on the illnesses and deaths in dogs and cats caused by jerky treats primarily made…
Pets That Come Equipped With Costumes
The cuteness of animals is often enhanced by a costume, but pet owners know that our furry friends don't usually agree. Most pets are not hot on the idea of being paraded around in a silly outfit while everyone else giggles…
A Happy Ending – NYC Subway Kittens Adopted
By Paul Ciampanelli Oct 25th 2013 Arthur and August, the infamous New York City "subway kittens," have found a home. Katherine and Keith Lubeley, a couple from Brooklyn, have adopted the mischief-making cats. "We had been…
Pug’s ‘Wrecking Ball’ Halloween Costume Goes Viral
By Kelli BenderOct 22nd 2013 Maybe you're a little overwhelmed with all the Miley Cyrus noise and news that has been bombarding the world recently, but prepare to become all right with Miss Cyrus again. Thanks to her, you…
Pet Health Risk: Another Reason to Stop Dogs From Eating Poop!
By petMDOct 7th 2013 Check out this case study I just came across. For six months, a one-year-old, 50 pound, female, spayed, mixed breed dog had been routinely urinating large amounts of light-colored urine in her sleep. She was…
Shutdown Ripple Effects for DC Area Dog Walkers
Arin Greenwood Putting The 'Fur' In Furlough, Dog Walkers Say Shutdown Is A Drag Posted: 10/03/2013 6:03 pm EDT | Updated: 10/03/2013 10:20 pm EDT redditstumble WASHINGTON -- Sure, canine Americans are happy that furloughed federal workers…
Polar Bear Cub Takes Its First Steps
By Nancy Barber (Jan 10th 2014) Your heart would have to be made of stone not to be melted by this adorable polar bear cub taking its first steps. Two months old as of yesterday, the Toronto Zoo's newest addition to…
The 411 on Feline Urinary Tract Disease
FELINE URINARY TRACT DISEASE: WHAT YOU SHOULD know By petMD Sep 25th 2013 By Lorie Huston, DVM Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is commonly diagnosed in the cat and can have a number of different causes. Previously referred to as…