Monday, April 11th, 2011 by Susie
Alice, an abandoned 8-week-old deaf black and white springer spaniel from an animal rescue center in Ireland was recently rescued by a deaf couple. The couple, Marie Williams and Mark Morgan decided to teach her sign language. They have already taught Alice to sit down, sit up, come and roll over. The couple happened to be looking for a dog and when they met Alice they decided she would be the perfect pet for them. Julie Stone, the manager of The Blue Cross animal adoption centre said, “Alice is such a loving and responsive dog and she proves that with a bit of time and effort, a deaf dog can be trained and become a wonderful pet.”
Friday, April 8th, 2011 by Susie
Is your favorite furry friend constantly itching? He or she may need a boost in their Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs). EFA’s are very important for healthy skin. Omega-3 EFAs are the ones to aim for to help reduce itching, shedding, and redness. They not only nourish the skin, they reduce inflammation. Even though dry pet foods list EFAs as part of [...]
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 by Susie
Wouldn’t it be great if we could deduct all our pet expenses during tax time? The HAPPY Act (HR 3501) bill would have given a $3,500 tax credit to pet owners with qualifying expenses, but unfortunately, it did not pass. So, here is the answer you really don’t want to hear and neither do I: Your [...]
Monday, March 21st, 2011 by Susie
The people and pets of Japan need our help and support in this time of such loss and destruction. It makes me so sad to think of the innocent pets who once belonged to a loving family and are now suddenly left homeless after the earthquake and tsunami. There are many organizations working hard to help [...]
Friday, February 25th, 2011 by Susie
Did you know that more than half of our furry friends in the US are considered obese? A new survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention finds that 55 percent of our nation’s dogs are obese or overweight. These heavy pooches are at a much higher risk for diseases such as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney [...]
Monday, February 21st, 2011 by Susie
Today we should all be pampering our pets and showing them a little extra love because it is a special holiday besides just President’s Day. It is “Love your Pet Day” today and that means going the extra mile to make your pet feel appreciated. Here are a few ideas of things you can do from Associated [...]
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 by Susie
My hubby was out of town yesterday on Valentine’s Day, but I still had a valentine, a furry one that is. My beagle Oliver was my sweetheart! He was my cure for loneliness just like many other people who have that special bond with their pets. A study by the National Institutes of Health revealed that having [...]
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by Susie
I know my beagle Oliver has a nose on him, but I never thought it could be that powerful. Well, in a recent Japanese study, a trained canine successfully detected early signs of bowel cancer in more than 9 out of 10 cases. Previous studies have yielded similar results with dogs sniffing out prostate, skin, bladder [...]
Friday, January 28th, 2011 by Susie
Winter is here and in some parts of the world both pets and people are dealing with harsh winter conditions. Veterinarians say some of the smaller breeds are more at risk and may need to be in outerwear. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal states that small, short-haired, inactive dogs without a thick fur undercoat [...]
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 by Susie
Did you know there could be dozens of potential pet hazards lurking in and around your house? I know I have always made sure to ”puppy proof” my home, well at least I thought I did, until I discovered some suprising risks in regards to common household plants. Many of these plants you might think are [...]
