Sunday, October 30th, 2011 by Susie
Halloween is a fun time for kids and adults, but it can be a stressful time for our furry friends. It is important to learn what to be aware of to protect your pet and stay safe this year. Continual doorbell ringing and people at the door (especially in costume!) can be stressful for a pet. Some pets may experience stress-related diarrhea or potentially injure themselves if crated or otherwise contained. Be sure to keep your pet in a quiet and safe place on Halloween.
Candles and Jack-O’-Lanterns within a pet’s range are a fire hazard. Wagging tails and frightened cats zooming through the house can easily tip over a candle or carved pumpkin, causing burns or a fire. Lastly, candy can be a major safety issue.
Candies, gums, mints, baked goods and chocolate containing the “sugar free” sweetener xylitol are especially poisonous, causing rapid hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and liver failure in dogs. Halloween can be a fun time if caution is used. Happy Halloween!
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 by Susie
“We’re moving, we got a divorce, we have a new baby”. The list of reasons why people give up their pets goes on and on. ”Mr. B” a King Charles Cavalier was given up in a divorce, but saved from a trip to the pound. The dog was found by Paul Wu as he attempted to pull out of his [...]
Saturday, July 30th, 2011 by Susie
Dogs like wine tasting too! Check out the 7th annual Dog Days of Summer open house event coming to Sonoma County on August 6, 2011. This fundraising and fun-raising event will have several wineries open their doors to a winetasting that includes dogs! Bring your dog and celebrate the release of Muttitage, the new wine created by Mutt Lynch [...]
Thursday, July 28th, 2011 by Susie
Many people are surprised to hear that dogs can actually be vegan and can be healthy vegans at that (cats cannot). There was a recent story in March on CNN where six veterinarians agreed that the nutritional requirements of dogs can be adequately met with a vegan diet. Veterinarian Michael Fox, former president of the U.S. Humane [...]
Sunday, June 12th, 2011 by Susie
Did you ever think Fido would make a fabulous artist? Well, now you can let your favorite buddy paint his own masterpiece. In just a few easy steps, your dog can unleash its inner artist. You can enjoy a fun and interactive time with your pet as he or she creates a painting you’ll cherish forever. Best of all, [...]
Saturday, April 23rd, 2011 by Susie
Wonderdog is not just another canine accessory company; they claim they are daring dog enthusiasts who happen to create some of The Best Canine Accessories To Walk In, Lounge On Or Simply Look Great In. Voted Best Doggie Fashion Designer in 2010 by Doggie Aficionado magazine, Wonderdog won’t disappoint your pooch. All collars, harnesses, and leads are handmade in [...]
Thursday, March 31st, 2011 by Susie
Charlie Sheen may not be getting his job back at Two and a Half Men, but he wants his old pug back from Denise Richards. After Sheen and Denise Richards divorced, Charlie took their two Pug dogs, claiming that the kids could play with them while at his house. However, after Charlie’s recent behavior Denise got [...]
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 by Susie
Beth and Brian Willis in their his’n’hers jumpers made from their dead dogs’ hair. I feel like I’m about to tell you an April Fool’s Day joke, but this is actually for real. People are “spinning” dog’s hair into sweaters. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=538108&in_page_id=1770. It is happening in England and even in the U.S. Apparently it is quite popular with [...]
Sunday, March 27th, 2011 by Susie
Have you heard about Denver, the guilty dog video? Someone sent it to me last week. If you haven’t seen it yet, the two minutes are worth it. It makes for a great laugh! He got into a whole bag of kitty cat treats while his master was away. He was a naughty boy, but at least he owned [...]
Saturday, March 26th, 2011 by Susie
More and more stores are becoming dog-friendly. And, I don’t just mean service dogs are the only ones allowed in. If your dog is “well behaved on a leash” many chains are allowing you to bring them on in. I was amazed to find out some of the stores that have this policy. Some on this list include Home [...]
