Time to adopt? An adult dog is a great choice!
Skip the puppy pranks, problems
Puppies are overrated. I say that after spending the last six months working on raising one who’s still a work in progress. Faith is a darling, bright retriever who is as good a puppy as anyone could ever hope for. I love her! But after piddle puddles, chewed headphones and all the normal silliness and mess that go alo… [ read more » ]
Coughing cat may have asthma
Hairballs may be blamed for a cat’s chronic coughing, but the problem maybe asthma. Symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, open-mouthed breathing and heaving may … [ read more » ]
Loose dog? Don't punish him!
Punishing a dog for running from you is one surefire way to make sure he’s even harder to catch the next time. Wouldn’t you keep running if you knew you’d get p… [ read more » ]
Universal registry helps with microchip IDs
Microchips are a modern miracle when it comes to positive identification of pets. Inserted into the skin over the shoulder blades of dogs and cats and into the … [ read more » ]
Watch for signs of obesity in pet bird
Is your parrot fat? Life with little activity while in a cage with an all-you-can-eat buffet has many birds overweight and struggling with health problems. Poor… [ read more » ]
Why puppies, dogs end up homeless
Although the housing crisis and the rough economy are forcing people to give up pets, long-standing trends point to a list of reasons why dogs end up homeless: ... [ read more » ]
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