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Airplane Traveling With Dogs

Flying your dog comes with risks. More than 100 dogs are lost, injured or killed annually in the cargo holds of domestic airlines, and any kind of air travel is stressful for dogs. Both the ASPCA and the HSUS urge …
What To Do If Your Dog Is Stolen

Step 1. Search the neighborhood, on foot or in a car. Check basements and garages. Call and whistle loudly for your dog. As soon as you can, engage others in your search. Put the word out to as many people as …
Preparing For The Loss Of Your Dog

As with any loss of a loved one, a person’s reaction to losing a dog can span the emotional spectrum from calm acceptance to devastating grief. Consequently, what helps one person cope might not work for someone else. But people …
Finding a Vet

By Caroline Richmond The best time to begin your search for a good veterinarian is before your dog really needs one. Start the research process well before picking up your new pooch from the breeder or rescue. Your dog will …
Roadtripping With Your Dog

Car travel is by far the most popular method of traveling with your dog. Every year, mainly in the summer, 29 million Americans take their dogs on car trips of 50 miles or longer. And every year, dogs are lost, …
Holiday Safety

When holiday season rolls around, be sure to pay special attention to keeping your pets safe and healthy. This can be a confusing time for pets with new smells, guests and strange new things in the house. The last thing …
Canine Obesity

That obesity in dogs is becoming more widespread is hardly surprising. Dogs are part of our families, after all, and we’re collectively growing heavier, too. But even a few extra pounds put dogs at greater risk for heart disease, arthritis, …
Moving With Your Dog

Moving to a new house can be thrilling, stressful, and exhausting—and that’s just for the human family members. Dogs are creatures of habit, so a new home and neighborhood can be a challenge. The more well traveled and confident your …
Fun Ways to Exercise Your Dog

Are you dreading taking your pooch out for another boring walk? A dull routine of strolling the same streets at the same time day in and day out can put a damper on your motivation. Here are some fun ideas …
What To Do If Your Dog Eats Poison

If in doubt. If you think your dog has eaten something poisonous or been in contact with a poison, but she isn’t showing signs of illness, call your local veterinarian or emergency veterinary clinic for advice. If possible, it helps …