Fair trade dog toys
How a drinks coaster became the starting point for a pet company that offers fair trade dog toys. “Early last year, at age 51, I…
Category: Dogs Lifestyle
Investing in animals
Interested in investing your money? Why not support a company that stands up for the welfare of animals? The trend toward socially responsible investing (SRI)…
Using adaptogens to ease your dog’s stress
Adaptogens are a unique group of herbs that can help him cope better and adapt to life’s stressors – both physically and emotionally. Life can…
Quilts for shelter animals
How one woman and her dog led to a unique organization that makes quilts to ensure shelter dogs and cats stay warm, comfy and happy.…
How to handle a pet emergency
Would you know what to do in an emergency with your dog? If not, you might want to consider taking a first aid or CPR…
Mobile pet services
From veterinarians to groomers to massage therapists, animal care professionals offer mobile pet services to cater to the needs of their four-footed clients and their…
Bringing down puppy mills
Check out an organization that aims to bring down puppy mills, one rescue at a time. Those puppies in the pet store window are adorable,…
Using energy to heal dogs and cats
The fields of animal behavior and energy work come together in this practitioner’s approach to helping dogs and cats. “As a child, I had a…
Recognizing anaphylactic shock in dogs
Some dogs are hypersensitive to insect stings and bites. Learning to recognize the signs of anaphylactic shock can be a life-saver. One summer afternoon, I…
Dog waste etiquette: poop and scoop 101
Dogs produce millions of tons of waste each year. Hygienic environmentally- responsible disposal is no longer an option. Here’s why, and how you can be…
The Smiling Blue Skies Cancer Fund for dogs
How a beloved dog inspired The Smiling Blue Skies Cancer Fund — a successful fund that raises money for animal cancer research. Sometimes, wonderful things arise…
Acupuncture for dogs
Acupuncture can help treat a wide range of canine conditions, from osteoarthritis and epilepsy to incontinence and asthma. Coco is a five-year-old poodle cross who…
