Dental care for dogs — without the anesthesia!
Concerned about the use of anesthesia during dental scalings? One company has developed a safer simpler way to keep teeth clean and mouths healthy. Most…
Category: Dogs
Why is your dog aggressive?
If your dog becomes aggressive, don’t assume it’s a behavioral problem or that he’s just being “bad”. It could mean he’s ill or in pain.…
Prolotherapy for canine joint pain
Forget drugs or surgery. Prolotherapy is an effective and non-invasive way to alleviate chronic joint pain in your companion. Stiffness, lameness, pain…they’re common joint problems…
Arthritis 101
You know what arthritis is, but how and why does it actually occur, and what happens inside the affected joint? Here’s a close- up look…
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…
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,…
Beating bone cancer in dogs — holistically!
Bone cancer is common in dogs. Holistic therapies, when used with conventional treatments, give these pooches a better chance at beating the disease. When Georgina took Tinker…
