How many times have we humans heard the expression, “You’re only as old as you feel”? And why is it that some days, despite our actual age, we feel younger than we are, while other days, we feel older, much older? So it is with our canine companions. What constitutes...

Thanksgiving is a festive time, filled with feasting, family, and friends. But it’s also a time of potential distress for our canine companions. Any sudden change in a dog’s comfortable surroundings – a calm home now filled with new scents, sounds and strangers --...

Hypothermia is a medical term used to describe a body temperature that is below normal. The most common cause of hypothermia is prolonged exposure to cold environmental temperatures. If left untreated, affected animals may develop signs of frostbite or may even die....

Before the chill in the air turns into the cold of winter, make certain that both you and your dog are fully prepared to stay safe and warm. For pet parents living in houses, it’s advisable to have the furnace checked for signs of carbon monoxide leakage before...

For generations, especially in England, the Pit Bull’s affectionate nickname was “nanny dog”. Today, the Pit Bull is the dog most likely to be shot by the police. For generations, families wanting a loving, dependable and protective babysitter for their children chose...

A Dog Safe Halloween is a Happy Halloween. It’s that time again. For goblins and ghosts, pumpkins and pranks, and things that go bump in the night. But as responsible dog owners, please ensure that yours aren’t innocent victims of Halloween’s fun and frolics. Consider...

The condition commonly called “cherry eye” occurs when a tear gland protrudes from your dog’s eye socket. Easily spotted, it appears as a pink or red mass bulging from the corner of the eye nearest your dog’s nose. It can affect either one or both eyes AND can be...

The more active your senior dog is, the happier and healthier he is. Not only does a regular exercise routine keep his muscles strong and his joints limber, it engages his brain and helps control his weight – all the better to slow the aging process and enhance his...

National Pit Bull Awareness Month was designated in 2011 with the goal of promoting the truth about Pit Bulls. The month-long celebration is an opportunity for shelters, breed clubs and rescue organizations to shine a spotlight on Pit Bull rescue, adoption, breed...

As the days grow darker and shorter, and the thermometer plummets, so does the mood of millions of people living in the Northern Hemisphere. But humans are not the only ones affected by what scientists refer to as Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. Our dogs – even...