Author: Jackie Brown
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N.C. Taprooms and Breweries Go to the Dogs
According to Senate Bill 290, pets are permitted to accompany their humans as long as the establishment doesn’t prepare food. Previous North Carolina law already permitted dogs in wineries.
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Puppy Dog Eyes: A Recent Development
Who can resist the sweet pleading of puppy dog eyes? New research suggests that dogs actually evolved new muscles to allow them to give people soulful gazes in order to better communicate with us. A study published in June in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, compared the anatomy and behavior of …
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Pet Spending Heaviest for Food, Health Care
LendEDU, a website that helps consumers learn about and compare financial products, recently surveyed 1,000 American pet owners about their pet spending. When asked to estimate how much they spend each month on their pet for monthly health care costs, such as pet insurance, food, toys and accessories, dog owners averaged $157.39. Food and health …
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Dogs in Heat: 9 Things to Know
Let's talk dogs in heat — What should you do if your dog is in heat? And what are the signs of a female dog in heat in the first place? Do dogs know when they're in heat?
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Dog Scooting: Why It Happens and When to See a Vet
Why does dog scooting happen? Should you treat dog scooting at home or go to the vet? What does dog scooting have to do with dog anal gland issues?
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Service Dogs Good for Recipients and Their Families
A Purdue University study published in May in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy attached a numerical measure to the positive effect of service dogs on humans. Although previous studies demonstrated that service dogs improve people’s quality of life, this study is the first to show measurable benefits of service dogs. According to the study, …
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All Dogs Are Not Equal
Ask 10 dog owners what their dog’s most challenging behavior issue is and you’re likely to get 10 different answers. Jumping up, running away, counter surfing, housetraining issues, reactivity, digging, chewing, chasing, anxiety … all behavior problems have different root causes. A dog’s breed, size, strength and even his environment can affect what kind of behavioral challenges might pop up.
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Wondering How to Clean Your Dog’s Ears? A How-To (and How Often!) Guide
Confused on how to clean your dog's ears? How often should you clean your dog's ears and can you clean your dog's ears at home? Check out our how-to and how often guide to clean your dog's ears safely and effectively.
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New Interactive Rabies Law Map
The Policy Surveillance Program has launched a new Interactive Map to help keep pet owners informed about ever-changing rabies vaccination laws.
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Cancer Link: Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Hypothyroidism
Studies suggest a possible link between Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Hypothyroidism and Cancer.
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Pets Are Key to Healthy Aging
Its no secret that owning a pet brings all sorts of benefits to your life. Recent studies show evidence that suggests owning a pet fosters healthy aging for humans.
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Pet Obesity Remains a Big Issue
Despite efforts to help prevent pet obesity, recent statistics suggest that the pet obesity epidemic has not improved.
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Animal Cruelty a Felony in Virginia
Virginia Governor, Ralph Northam, has signed a recent bill regarding animal cruelty and abuse.
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Your Dog Ate a Sock. Is It Dangerous? What to Do Next
If your dog ate a sock, here's what happens to that sock and when you need to see the vet. Plus, not sure if your dog swallowed a sock? Here are some of the signs.
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New California Pet Store Law in Effect
What other stipulations go along with the new California law that pet stores can no longer sell pets unless they come from shelters or rescues?
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Celebrities: Their Dogs are Just Like Ours!
Celebrity dogs get into debacles, too. Mandy Moore’s shepherd mix recently chewed up and swallowed a tennis ball.
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Morris Animal Foundation Awards New Grants
The Morris Animal Foundation is backing nine research projects at six different universities and institutions this year.
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Dog Pooping Blood? Here’s What to Do Next
A dog pooping blood calls for medical attention, but before you call your vet, make sure that the red stuff you're seeing is, in fact, blood.
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Latest Flavors in Pet Food: Crickets and Carp
RootLab is testing unique flavors like crickets and Asian carp to find nutritious pet food that won’t negatively impact our environment.
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New Weapon in Canine Bone Cancer
A new study in dogs with cancer resulted in longer survival times without chemotherapy — and it may even mark progress for cancer in humans.
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Cushing’s Disease in Dogs — Signs, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Cushing’s disease in dogs? What symptoms should you look for, how is Cushing’s in dogs diagnosed and what is the treatment for it?
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Green Dog Poop — Is It Always a Cause for Concern?
Green dog poop happens for a couple of different reasons — some of them serious and others not. Here’s how to tell the difference and what to do about green dog poop.
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Is Your Dog Vomiting Blood? What to Do Next
Is a dog vomiting blood always an emergency? Should you take a dog who’s vomiting blood to a vet ASAP or can you wait? It depends on these factors.
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Dog Eye Discharge — What’s Normal and What’s Not
Dog eye discharge — whether in the form of dog eye boogers, green eye discharge or something else — can be completely normal... or not. Here's what to know.
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New Treatment for Dogs With Arrhythmia
A rare but deadly type of arrhythmia has a new treatment thanks to research funded by the Morris Animal Foundation.
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Human Doctor and Vet Join Forces to Help Dog
A Pit Bull named Jefferson got a lucky break when his vet teamed up with a human radiologist on an expensive and invasive procedure.
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Treatment Discovered for Emerging Zoonotic Disease
Morris Animal Foundation recently funded a study that discovered a vaccine that could treat dogs already infected with the CanL disease.
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Decoding Dog Gas — When Is It a Problem?
Is that dog gas an issue or just a smelly annoyance? Are certain breeds more prone to dog gas? Can you take steps to prevent dog gas in the first place?
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When It Comes to the Law, One Word Can Make a Big Difference
A change to a dangerous-dog ordinance shows the impact wording has on the law.
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New Study Says Dogs Might Be the Secret to a Better Night’s Sleep
A new study finds that women who sleep with dogs enjoy a more peaceful sleep than they do when sharing their beds with another human.
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