(CNN) —A nurse's aide in Spain catches Ebola; her dog is taken away and put to death. A nurse in Texas catches Ebola; her dog is fed, taken away and put into quarantine. The stark difference in treatment illustrates the lack of solid protocol on what to do with Ebola victims' pets -- and highlights [...]
Ah, spring! It's time for my human to put away my winter dog boots. They are perfect for keeping the annoying little snowballs from building up between my toes and stopping the ice from scratching my pads. But now it’s time for the lighter weight dog boots and shoes to come out. It’s a dog’s [...]
Ice melt that is commonly used to clear ice from sidewalks and other icy surfaces can be harmful to pets. The main ingredient in most ice melt products is either sodium chloride or calcium chloride. Both sodium and calcium chloride can irritate a dog's paws or be harmful to the animal if ingested. A dog's [...]
From choosing the right brush, to trying to get your dog to stay still in the bathtub, grooming your dog can sometimes be a troubling experience. Find out how to properly cleanse your dog with this guide to grooming! When brushing your pet’s hair, always make sure to spritz it first, with a spray bottle [...]
A hurricane is on its way. What should you do? In the following paragraphs we are going to give you some tips on how to keep your cat or dog as safe as humanly possible. The important thing is to remember you need to prepare before a disaster strikes. A disaster kit should be large [...]
Dogs and boots – to many folks this can seem like a silly notion. Of course, dogs have been in existence so long as humans and also have gotten along just fine using what God provided them; a sturdy set of 4 paws with protective padding. Nevertheless man used to wander the earth barefoot, as [...]
February has been designated National Pet Dental Month by the American Veterinary Medical Society, the American Veterinary Dental Society and Hill's Pet Nutrition. "Dog breath” is just part of being a dog, right? Not necessarily. That smell is indicative of early periodontal disease. Brushing your pet’s teeth is as important as brushing your own. Have [...]
