Practicing Pet Safety with a DIY Car Hammock by Emily Fazio in Car and Truck (January 24, 2013) Pet safety’s a big thing for me, especially in the car. My Bernese Mountain Dog, Cody, travels mostly in the back of…
‘Tis the season for friends, family and holiday feasts—but also for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won’t be so thankful if they munch on undercooked turkey or a pet-unfriendly floral arrangement, or if they stumble upon an unattended…
Jan 31, 2011 by Dr. Jennifer Coates One of the things I hear most frequently from cat owners is how much their pets hate visiting the veterinary hospital. I try not to take this personally. After all, I don’t…
By Dogster Nov 15, 2013 After a hard, dirty day of chasing squirrels, nothing soothes the not-so-savage beast like a nice, relaxing bath. But if you’re like me, even spelling out the “b”-word is enough to send my two pups, Daisy…
By Lorie Huston (Oct 28th 2013) Ideally when you adopt a new kitten, the kitten will be healthy and without any medical issues. However, that's not always the case. There are a few problems that seem to occur with relative frequency…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…