Old Dogs: When Is It Time to Say Goodbye?
One year ago today I had to say goodbye to Zambi. She was 13 years old – ancient in Newfoundland years. And as with everything Zambi did for me, she made her passing easy, well as easy as possible for a pet parent. She simply stopped eating and drinking Friday night after work. By Sunday…
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Stop Feeding My Dog Human Food
I’m a big believer that humans eat human food and dogs eat dog food. I think it’s healthier for my dog. I don’t think her stomach can process the spicy Mexican food that I like – and there are plenty of really high quality dog foods available. Equally important, I don’t want her to think…
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Changes to Antifreeze and Engine Coolant Made to Protect Pets and Kids
According to a press release from the Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) and the Human Society Legislative Fund (HSLF), antifreeze and engine coolant manufactured in the United States will now contain a bitter flavoring agent to prevent animals and children from being poisoned by what, to date, has been a sweet-tasting liquid. Seventeen states already mandated…
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Should Cats Be Allowed Outdoors?
I was reading an article in DVM Magazine (yes, I have a very exciting life) about cats with extreme behavioral issues and one of the suggested “remedies” was to let the cat be an outdoor cat. Not an indoor-outdoor cat, but strictly an outdoor cat. The argument was that being an outdoor cat was better…
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Changing Your Dog’s Food
Myth 15: Dogs Need a Smorgasbord of Food Choices For many families there comes a point when you need to change your dog’s diet. Maybe he’s not a puppy anymore, maybe the pounds are starting to pack on, maybe you’ve seen changes in his stool or coat you’re not happy with. There are many reasons…
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Squirrel Appreciation Day – January 21st 2013
January 21st is the twelfth annual Squirrel Appreciation Day. Started by Christy Hargrove from Asheville, North Carolina, her intent was to assist squirrels and protect them from extinction. Now I know that I’m a bit jaded – o.k., way more than a bit – but I’m not really too concerned about protecting squirrels from extinction. Perhaps it’s…
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