My neighbors have two large dogs that are very friendly and the way they show this friendliness is to bark, it is their way of say hello. The problem is that another neighbor does not want the dogs to say “hi” so they have reported these sweet dogs to the authorities as being overly barky. My poor neighbor has been so distraught about this. She said when the dogs bark all she can think is, “stop barking dog, stop barking dog!” If you have ever been in this position you know that you have to find a way to stop … read more

Loving owners of dogs and other animals care deeply about the well-being of their pet. This is why news of a dog food scare is such a source of constant worry. Dog owners try to give their pets the best food on the market but when it comes to future dog food scares, it is impossible to know what brand will be struck next. A dog food scare calls for recalls on the products but this is no use to those that have already fed the food to their beloved dog. They all want to know … read more

Dogs age at approximately seven times the rate humans do. So it’s not surprising that your dog should have a physical examination at least every seven “dog years”–that’s every year in human terms. And as your pet becomes middle-aged–that’s over 40 in people years or over 6 in dog years–physicals are recommended twice a year.

“Not only do dogs get older faster than people do, but their diseases progress more quickly, too,” according to veterinary doctors.

A once-a-year physical gives your dog doctor a the opportunity to sit down and chat with your pet about what’s changing in his/her life. More … read more