Got Pet Issues? Everyone Thinks They’re an Expert
Last weekend I was waiting to get my hair cut at the neighborhood place near my house (I know, you’re thinking you actually pay someone to cut your hair?). I’ve been going there for years and since it’s a neighborhood place you see the same people in there from time to time. This past weekend…
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Dogs, Beards, and Bearded Dogs – Bacteria Study
I have not shaved since high school; yes, I’ve had a beard for more than 40 years. I don’t think about my beard or shaving it or almost anything else about it. Well, maybe I should. According to a study out of Switzerland, men have more bacteria in their beards then dogs have on their…
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The Pet Camp Super Heroes
April 28th is National Super Hero Day. Sure, we’ve had some fun with this: we dressed up Captain Hymowitz, we surfed the internet and found other pet superheroes, and we even created a Pet Camp “mediocre” (he’s not really that super) hero. But we wanted to take a moment and point out the real Pet…
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10 Ways Having A Dog Prepared Me For College
For anyone thinking about going to college, or for anyone already there, there are so many lessons to learn. In this week’s guest blog, Johanna shares all the ways growing up with dogs helped prepare her for college and other life lessons she learned from growing up with dogs and siblings. 1. The Power of…
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Are rescue groups putting your pet and wildlife at risk?
Two years ago we wrote a blog about a rescue group that had brought some dogs to Los Angeles from Asia and exposed 35 dogs to the Canine Influenza Virus (CIV). We, of course, noted the noble intent of the rescue group but pointed out the need to take steps to protect other pets. Recently…
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Skunks & Your Dog: When It Happens Be Ready!
It’s springtime in San Francisco. Time for walking your dog in the early morning sun and the dim evening light. It’s a great time of year – mostly post rain and still pre-fog. Sadly, you and your dog might not be the only ones out for a stroll. While skunks are nocturnal (they tend to…
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