The Humane Society of the United States vividly brings to light the sheer number of animals waiting to be adopted. Consider the following statistic: “6–8 million pets end up in shelters each year; half of those will probably not be adopted.” What can an animal lover do to help these precious animals if you already have a house full of cats and dogs, or if you live in an apartment complex that won’t allow furry friends?
There are several ways to assist with this important cause. By doing one or more of the following things, you can help give a
Posts Tagged ‘dog’
Freebies for Dog Owners
by Lori S. January 19th, 2012 | Dogs
What can you get for free these days? Not much. Thankfully, there are still freebies available for pet owners, especially dog owners. You just have to look for them. From dog food to T-shirts, those who love canines can score some pretty cool items by investigating such places as local stores and Internet sites.
For example, my local Ace Hardware store offers free samples of dog food. I score one package of each type of food when I go shopping there. I have also gotten dozens of free dog food samples from promotions on the Internet. A few years ago,
For example, my local Ace Hardware store offers free samples of dog food. I score one package of each type of food when I go shopping there. I have also gotten dozens of free dog food samples from promotions on the Internet. A few years ago,
New Tricks
by Bea January 10th, 2012 | Dogs, Gracie
We have had some rough times with Gracie recently. We are not sure what warranted this new discovery, but she has become very defensive while she sleeps. You cannot sit very close to her while she sleeps because if she happens to wake up, she is a little defensive. It is natural for a dog of her breed, a doberman, to be defensive like that. It takes her some time to fully wake up, so it's important to be cautious around her after she gets up from a slumber.
However, our road bumps have only made us more motivated to
However, our road bumps have only made us more motivated to
Christmas for Pets
by Jacob P. January 5th, 2012 | Cats, Dogs, Reptiles
Note: This could apply to other religious holidays, but I don't know all that much about them, so I used Christmas as an example.
Although everyone celebrates Christmas in their own special way, a recurring theme I see amongst many families is the giving of gifts to the pets on Christmas. I think it is a fun and creative way to involve the pets in family celebrations. At my Dad's house this Christmas, we gave our dog several toys as Christmas presents, and my uncle gave his dog some presents too. Sadly, at my mom's house, neither the chickens nor
Although everyone celebrates Christmas in their own special way, a recurring theme I see amongst many families is the giving of gifts to the pets on Christmas. I think it is a fun and creative way to involve the pets in family celebrations. At my Dad's house this Christmas, we gave our dog several toys as Christmas presents, and my uncle gave his dog some presents too. Sadly, at my mom's house, neither the chickens nor
Losing Puppy Teeth
by Lori Teller DVM DABVP CVJ January 4th, 2012 | Animal Health, Ask the Vet, Dogs
Will a puppy show signs if it hasn't lost its baby teeth, or should we check?
During puppyhood you will probably not see clinical signs from retained deciduous (baby) teeth. However, problems are beginning and can lead to symptomatic dental disease as your dog gets older.
If baby teeth do not fall out as the adult teeth grow in, then they can cause a misalignment of the teeth and potentially lead to an abnormal bite as the puppy develops. This may or may not cause some oral pain when the dog is older, depending on the severity of the misalignment. The
During puppyhood you will probably not see clinical signs from retained deciduous (baby) teeth. However, problems are beginning and can lead to symptomatic dental disease as your dog gets older.
If baby teeth do not fall out as the adult teeth grow in, then they can cause a misalignment of the teeth and potentially lead to an abnormal bite as the puppy develops. This may or may not cause some oral pain when the dog is older, depending on the severity of the misalignment. The
