July 2012

Some of the most celebrated athletes in this year’s Olympic completion in London England enjoy the companionship of their pets. It’s hard to workout day in and day out in preparation for one of the most difficult competitions in the world without the unconditional love and Read More

Orlando, FL - A much anticipated shelter will be opening in a few months to house pets that are victims of their owner's domestic violence disputes.  It will be called Paws for Peace Kennel and it's the first of its kind in Central Florida.  In fact, there are only a few animal Read More

Extreme heat and the sun's rays are just as dangerous to dogs as humans, but there are ways you can prevent the sun from causing damaging and long-lasting effects.  Dogs are at risk for getting types of skin cancer from prolonged exposure to the sun or extreme sunburn, as well as Read More

The Planet Dog Foundation (PDF) has awarded a grant to The Austin Dog Alliance that will help fund its work helping children and young adults with developmental disabilities and providing handler-dog teams to local hospitals, rehabilitation centers and nursing homes, as well as Read More

Cats and Dogs: It’s an ancient rivalry that has been reflected in culture, media, and even arguments with friends. Discussing the nature of being a cat or dog lover can be a surprisingly controversial topic. In fact, there is evidence that your preference in pets hints more at a Read More

Its summer time and many of us hit the road for some rest and relaxation. Of course we want to take our pets along and many of us may never have considered bed bugs to be a problem for our pets. With animals, bed bugs can be just as much of a pest as with humans and your pet Read More

Vaccinations are important. They help minimize the spread of diseases by preparing the immune system to fight illness. So naturally, it is just as crucial to get dogs vaccinated. A rabies vaccination for dogs is an absolute must. Without it, dogs cannot be registered in t Read More

It sounds counterintuitive but fur can actually help cats and dogs maintain their body temperature in heat of the summer. "Fur actually insulates the body in cold weather and helps prevent the body from taking on too much heat in warm weather," according to James H. Jones, an Read More

Getting a new dog is an exciting time for everyone, but sometimes your old and new pets just don’t get along. Don’t fret about it, take action. With a little hard work and some patience, your dogs will be buddies in no time. Introductions are always tricky, even for dogs and here Read More

Dog incontinence is a problem that effects so many senior dogs and causes the owners to be faced with a variety of decisions to make.  Dog Quality, provider of products that improve the quality of life for older dogs, has announced the launch of its next generation of washable Read More