Dangers of leaving your dog in a hot car
Dogs love to be with us, and vice versa. But being a responsible pet parent means knowing when to bring your dog along for a…
Category: Dogs
Vancouver EcoVillage and a Community Oriented Therapy Dog Program
We mostly hear about therapy dogs being trained to serve as an individual companion to support a person with psychological or emotional problems such as…
Rescue animals only in Sacramento pet stores
On May 16th, Sacramento, California passed a law that all animals in pet stores must come from rescues or shelters. Joining 213 cities across 18…
Dog meat sales banned at this year’s Yulin festival
Last month, animal activists everywhere celebrated a brief victory when reports suggested that the Moran Market in Korea would be closing its doors. Unfortunately, this claim…
Can acupuncture relieve my dog’s pain?
Arthritis, disc disease, CCL tears and many other problems can cause pain in your dog. There are many causes of pain in dogs – from…
Comedians and dogs: An interview with Rory Uphold
What do you call a dog who lives with a comedian with a surround sound system? A sub-woofer. Cue the laughter…Â Ha. Ha. Ha. Let us…
14 dog-friendly dining locations
Happy Mother’s Day, “Fur-Baby” Moms! Your pup might not be able to bring you breakfast in bed, but that doesn’t mean the two of you…
Debunking microchip myths
Microchips are like a GPS for your dog. They transmit signals that allow you to track your dog’s movements online. Right? Wrong. In reality, microchips…
Vestibular disease – when your pet is off balance
Dizziness, falling, lack of coordination, a tilting head…these are all symptoms of vestibular syndrome in dogs and cats. It looks scary, but depending on the…
Canine aggression: breed-specific or learnt behavior?
A recent study published in Applied Animal Behavior revealed that a dog’s behavior – particularly in the case of aggression – is more likely to be…
Understanding holistic cancer care for dogs and cats
This 3-pronged approach to holistic cancer care for pets covers all the bases – it helps the immune system do its job, employs anti-cancer therapies,…
5 tips to prevent canine cancer
May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, and that means it’s time to spread the word about this dreaded and increasingly common disease. Cancer has become…
