In my family, the holiday season means lots of food, lots of grocery-store runs, and lots of dogs underfoot. For the last several years, we have celebrated the holidays at my sister’s place. She has two little dogs, a yappy (but adorable) old Bichon and a cranky (but adorable) old Shih Tzu. Since my parents …
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Thanksgiving is a great time to give thanks and extra love to your pup, but what Thanksgiving foods can you share with your dog — if any? Unfortunately, toxic ingredients, high fat and sugar content make some of our favorite Turkey Day treats dangerous for your dog. Let’s look at what Thanksgiving foods are safe for …
When our dogs look at us with those big eyes, sometimes we can’t resist sharing our food. But can dogs eat bread? What about fruits and vegetables? And can dogs eat nuts or fish? Let’s take a look at human food for dogs — what foods are good for dogs, what foods and bad for dogs — and what foods are toxic.
Sadie, my chocolate Labrador Retriever, came into our lives when she was 5 years old. Her elderly owner had passed away, and she had nowhere to go, so we took her in and fell in love with her immediately. Sadie loved everyone and, in typical Lab style, enthusiastically invaded the personal space of anyone who …
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Find out why England is banning the use of shock collars on pets and what other country is currently taking steps to ban the devices.
