The 10 Commandments From a Pet’s Point of View
Though this was originally written (in 1993) from a dog’s point of view, the crux of it really does apply to any pet you have, or are considering adding to your family.…
Author PetsBlogs
PetsBlogs
Devoted pet owner and now, devoted pet editor, Judi worked in traditional offices, keeping the books and the day-to-day operations organized. Taking her dog to work every day for over a decade never seemed odd. Neither did having an office cat. She knows what it's like to train a new puppy and she's experienced the heartache of losing beloved companions. Retired, she currently lives with her spoiled dog and four chickens (who are, interestingly enough, also spoiled).
Dogs Win Big on Election Day with Historic Victory in Missouri
Fed up with their state’s reputation as the Puppy Mill Capital of America, Missourians hit the polls on Election Day to declare that enough is enough! On Tuesday, November 2, voters in…
My Dog Ate What?
My Dog Ate What? has returned to Nat Geo Wild.
My Dog Ate What? Rat Poison, a Zipper and Tennis Balls
Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at 9 PM ET/PT
Frannie-Lou the Westie ate a mango pit that stayed in her system for about 11 months before it was detected. Pointing lab Primo learns that some plants are better left rooted after he swallows a dieffenbachia plant, which is toxic to dogs. He faces a lifesaving tracheostomy. Later, Maddie the beagle swallows a large piece of carpet and speaker wire after suffering an allergic reaction to chicken and undergoes a complicated hospital visit. Mastiff Elvis swallows not one but three tennis balls, and the situation proves no ballgame, as the third ball requires a procedure that could be deadly. And, when beloved cockatoo Hoppee ingests 75 zipper teeth, his vet must find a creative way to remove them.
Fitting a Dog Into Your Budget
Is owning a dog putting a bite on your budget? Rather than giving your family friend away, look into some ways that you can save money while still keeping your dog. We did that very thing recently in our household and here is a list of tips that I would like to share with you;
Carrie the Dancing Dog
As always we love to share talented dogs with our readers.
Carrie, a golden retriever, is better known as La Perrita Bailaria at home in Chile. She not only dances but goes trick-or-treating on her hind legs in full costume. She can turn on and off lights, open and shut doors and is certainly a local celebrity.
Jose Fuentes is her dancing partner and would love nothing more to entertain the world with their unique dance routines.
Weekly Tweets 2010-10-22
Costumed pets show off their alter egos | The Journal Gazette | Fort Wayne, IN http://bit.ly/chKoW9 via @AddToAny # RT @nydailynews Pets vie for spot on David Letterman's signature 'Stupid Pet Tricks'…
ASPCA Goes to Battle for Missouri Dogs
The ASPCA is the best thing that ever happened for the countless animals living their lives on puppy mills. To eliminate puppy mills is such an important endeavor that we all should…
A Visit to the Vet
If you have a pet then you understand the dreaded visit to the vet. It is one of those duties that must be preformed but isn’t overly loved. Well you’re not alone,…
Be prepared: Emergency care for your fur baby
Recently, a dog owner faced a sudden emergency involving his pet. The vet told him that it seemed the dog had a hernia and this was the cause of the dog’s pain.…
People Who Don’t Like Dogs
“A dog is the only thing on Earth that loves you more than you love yourself” -Josh Billings Today, I encountered someone who hates dogs. She looks down her nose anytime one…