Published on Friday, April 2, 2010 by katherine By Jay, from The Depp Effect Every year, thousands of greyhounds retire from racing.  Luckily for them, more and more people are realizing what great pets they can make. The most cat-like of all dog breeds, these are easy dogs to care for.  They are sprinters with only a short burst of energy at their disposal, so they don’t need hours of walking - twenty ...

Published on Saturday, January 9, 2010 by katherine If you are a pet owner, you don’t need to be told that animals have the power to relax and calm.  Studies find that interacting with pets can actually reduce the rate of healing time for the sick and emotionally stressed. Pet therapy is becoming a standard in many hospitals, including children’s hospitals.  There are pet therapy volunteer programs that bring ...

Published on Friday, December 4, 2009 by katherine This guest post is brought to you be Dog Fence DIY's staff veterinarian Dr. Susan Wright. Dog Fence DIY will help you choose the right pet containment system for your pet, help you install it properly, and help train your pet to use the new system. Dog Fence DIY has a variety of electric dog fences at the best available prices.  You may have heard of probiotics. ...

Published on Thursday, November 5, 2009 by katherine Many people question whether they or their children should get the H1N1 or seasonal flu vaccinations.  But should dogs be vaccinated against the flu as well? Some dog owners are doing just that.  There is a strain of flu that some dogs are contracting called the H3N8 flu strain, also known as the canine influenza virus.  Many vets are currently seeing the canine...