Cool Down with Homemade Summer Treats for Dogs!
How to Make Homemade Frosty Paws (Dog Ice Cream) By Elle Belmont Overview Frosty Paws are a frozen treat for dogs created in the 1970s by an Ohio State professor of animal science after a challenge…
Top 5 Thanksgiving Treats for Pets
As you gather around the table this Thanksgiving and give thanks for good food, good friends and even your cranky family members, don't forget the furry or feathery member of the family -- your pet. Of course, a pet doesn't…
Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips
‘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…
Is a House Call Vet Right for You?
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…
DIY Dog Care: How to Give Your Dog an At-Home Spa Day
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…
The 5 Most Common Kitten Illnesses
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…
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…