Labrador Retrievers continue to be America’s most popular dog, according to 2012 registration data from the American Kennel Club (AKC). The Labrador Retriever dynasty began in 1990, which overtook the American Cocker Spaniel (today ranked No. 27 on the AKC … Continue reading
Our pets deserve better. Americans want to do the right thing for their pets — or at least that’s what they say. Yet, despite our love for our pets, veterinary visits are on the decline, especially when it comes to … Continue reading
Here are 12 safety tips to insure your pets enjoy a safe and healthy holiday season: 12) Beware Where You Kiss: Hanging mistletoe is fine as long as it’s out of your dog or cat’s reach. Fresh mistletoe is … Continue reading
Pet lovers crave a good dog read….new pet books – which make great gifts for pet loving friends – range from a coffee table volume filled cute as can be puppy portraits to a book filled with touched by a … Continue reading
I recently flew into Rwanda’s capital city, Kigali, before heading into the Virunga Mountains to see mountain gorillas. You might be concerned about going to this African country: In 1994, 800,000 men, women, and children were massacred here, one of … Continue reading
If only life was this simple. These precious golden retriever pups are having a ball frolicking and playing in their backyard. This video is sure to put a smile on any dog lover’s face.
For much of the country the leaves are changing color and before long snow may drop from the sky. We tend to think that once cool air blows in, tick protection is no longer important. But that’s not so, says … Continue reading
Many people might think of the gymnasium-sized room at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago as a sad place. Here where a teenage gunshot victim is learning to walk again, an older women is working hard to come back from a … Continue reading
Boots & Barkley American Beef Bully Sticks have been recalled by Kasel Associated Industries of Denver. The six-count, 5-inch American Beer Bully Sticks may be contaminated with Salmonella and –pets who have consumed these treats are at risk for salmonella … Continue reading
Most of us love the thrill of getting a new pair of shoes. Well the same cannot be said for our furry friends. Home videos of pups trying on booties for the first time were a hit on the Internet … Continue reading
From shiny stars to stripes, pets sparkle for the 4th and all summer long. How will your doggie (or cat) celebrate the arrival of summer? Share your pet's photo to our Pets gallery, and make sure to check out our hot weather pet photos!
