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It’s an unfortunate fact of life: at some point, you are going to catch the flu. You may even have suffered through it already this year. But did you know that your dog is also susceptible to a canine version of this ailment? In fact, Canine Influenza, more commonly referred to as the dog flu, [...]
To many people, the word “poodle” conjures up images of a posh, pampered, Park Avenue pet with bows in its hair and bling on its neck; a dog that is suited for little more than lounging on a chaise or walking the urban runways with its equally posh owner. This image couldn’t be further from [...]
Holiday decorations, candles, special holiday meals, presents, candy, Christmas trees, mistletoe: many of the things that make the holidays look, taste, and smell so good can be potentially hazardous temptations for our pets. And our own distractions this time of year provide plenty of opportunities for mischief for our dogs and cats.
Alcoholic drinks left unattended [...]
December is almost upon us, and for many parts of the country, that means colder weather and maybe even snow! As you begin to prepare your house, your car, and yourself for the winter months, don’t forget to prepare your dog as well. Just as winter poses a host of challenges to us humans, it also [...]
Thanksgiving is this week! Where has the time gone? We hope your holiday will be full of family, friends, and of course, food! While you’re preparing for the feast, keep in mind that some of the foods we may serve this Thursday, while tasty to us, can be dangerous to our dogs.
Onions, raisins, chocolate, hops [...]
We all want our pets to be healthy and get the best medical care possible. DogWatch went to the experts to get their recommendations on how to ensure that! Here is the ‘Top 10′ (plus a few more) list of what your vet would like you to know:
1. Please don’t be late for your appointment!
Promptness [...]
While Halloween is an exciting time for us humans, it can be a downright scary and stressful time for dogs. Tons of people who may or may not actually look like people, constant noise and activity, doorbells ringing, doors opening and closing – all of this can be highly upsetting to many dogs. If not [...]
Fall can be one of the most gorgeous times of the year, especially if you live where the leaves turn bright oranges and reds and where there is a brisk crispness in the air. People are going apple and pumpkin picking, and raking their leaves into giant piles, perfect for jumping into. Children are preparing [...]
No animal should have to live in a dangerous, abusive, or unhealthy situation; sadly, a shocking number do every day of their lives. Whether the abuse and neglect is deliberate and prolonged, or unintentional due to ignorance or financial difficulties, the fact is, it is ILLEGAL, not to mention unconscionable.
Abuse can leave life-long scars on [...]
It takes a special kind of person to allow themselves to love something deeply while knowing that they will have to let it go. That’s exactly what a dog foster parent does each time they release one of their foster dogs to its new forever home. Their sadness, however, is tempered by the knowledge that [...]
