Top 10 eye problems in dogs and cats
Take a look at the most common eye problems that effect our animal companions. Often, people are surprised by the number of different eye diseases
Cat training — an interview with animal behaviorist Bash Dibra
Cat training is a tricky business. To learn more about how to overcome this difficult challenge, we spoke to animal behaviorist Bash Dibra. My friend Sharon
Teaching your dog when to stop barking
Barking dogs in themselves are not the problem. The problem is when, where, and how long the dog barks. Here’s how to handle his excessive
Animals at work
It’s off to work we go…with our animal companions! After her last dog died, Susanne really wanted another one, but kept putting it off because
Incontinence in animals
Gain a better understand of urinary incontinence and learn what you can do to help your animal companion. A common problem in older dogs and
Becoming a dog or cat foster parent
Animal Foster parents are changing the world one homeless animal at a time. For the last four years, Lobo, a five-year-old Australian Shepherd, and Chrissy,
What to do if you’re allergic to your pets
According to one study from the University of British Columbia, nearly 80% of people who are allergic to pets refuse to give up their animals,
Disc dog — a high-flying event
Does your dog enjoy playing frisbee? He might be a good candidate for disc dog — a new canine sport that’s really taken off. When
Health checklist for cats
Is your cat’s health as good as it could be? This checklist will help you figure it out. Cats tend to hide discomfort well, so
Can your cat’s purr heal?
Believe it or not, your cat’s purr has the potential to heal you on a physical level! Let’s take a closer look at this underrated feline
Spending the holiday season with pets
Follow these helpful tips to ensure a happy, healthy holiday season…for you and your animal companions! The holiday season has arrived! It’s exciting, it’s busy
Mind-body connection in animals
If you’ve ever witnessed the decline of a pet shortly after the loss of another, you’ve seen the mind-body connection in action. Here’s a closer
Motion sickness in pets
If the prospect of a car ride sets your four-legged companion to drooling or incessantly meowing or barking, he might suffer from motion sickness. Unfortunately,
Antifreeze poisoning in animals
The dangers of antifreeze can’t be overstated. Here’s everything you need to know about this product — including how to keep your animal companions safe
A last chance for cats and dogs
For nearly 30 years, Last Chance for Animals has been rescuing dogs, cats and other critters from dire straits, while going the extra mile to
The latest on H1N1 in dogs
The flu virus that swept the world in 2009, afflicting animals as well as humans, has the potential to combine with other bugs to form
Solving dog aggression with communication
Animal communication can help resolve many issues, but can it do anything for serious problems like aggression? The answer is yes. Shayne is a five-year-old
8 steps to clean teeth and fresh breath in dogs
A healthy mouth equals a healthy dog. Follow these eight steps for clean teeth, strong gums and fresh breath. Periodontal disease is any inflammation or
Ayurveda for animals
Ayurveda is an ancient holistic healing system that was developed in India — and can be applied to companion animals as well as humans. It’s
Lyme disease in dogs
Lyme disease gets its name from a small town in Connecticut where it was first recognized in 1989, although studies have indicated that it has
The rewards of animal communication
Have you heard of animal communication? This incredible practice is the transfer of information from one group of animals to another — and it’s helping
What you need to know about antibiotics for animals
Despite our best intentions to prevent illness using natural remedies, dogs and cats can still get sick. Here’s what you need to know about antibiotics
Going green with your dog
We can’t be perfect when it comes to going green, but there’s lots we can do to make a difference thanks to all the earth-friendly