Chris Dinesen Rogers

With roughly 85 million dogs in the United States, you will see a broad spectrum of names.1 Many people follow trends closely regarding monikers for their houn…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

Roughly 44.6% of American households have a dog,1 making safety a valid concern if you have toddlers at home. Canines bite about 4.5 million people yearly in t…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

Although people have always had some concept of proper nutrition for canines, it wasn’t until after World War I that commercial production of dog food commence…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

Many people have found rats to be delightful and intelligent pets. It’s just a different experience from what the stereotypical cat or dog owner is used to. Yo…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

Perhaps this is a familiar scene in your home: It’s cleaning day and time to vacuum, so you switch the vacuum on, and your dog bolts from the room. It’s not un…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

Aggressive behavior is a serious issue, particularly if you have small children or seniors in your household, as they are the most common victims. Aggression i…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

Vomiting isn't diagnostic; it's a general response to expel something unpleasant or toxic. It can also be a sign of many other health conditions that may or ma…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

Fat Tuesday. Pancake Tuesday. Shrove Tuesday. Mardi Gras has many names because of its ties to many cultures and traditions. It is not a stretch to have celebr…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

Growing up with a dog has almost become a quintessential part of childhood. People love them, and that’s why you’ll find a pup in roughly 62 million American h…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

Approximately 6.3 million pets end up in U.S. animal shelters annually, almost half of which are dogs, some of which are euthanized.1 Fortunately, most are ado…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers