Reprinted with permission by Mailey McLaughlin, M.Ed. If you are like most dog owners, your house is littered with any number of dog toys. But you can’t figure out why, with so many toys of his own, Fido doesn’t really seem interested in them. It is because they have very little value to him. In [...]

It really is a dog-eat-dog world out there, when even playing fetch can be hazardous to your dog’s health! Here are some hints on choosing safe toys for your dog. Balls Did you know that tennis balls and small golf ball-sized foam balls could be deadly for some dogs? Tennis balls are exactly the right [...]

Reprinted with permission from the ASPCA 2005 Worried that your dog gets bored when you’re not around? Or are you looking to spice up interactive playtime with your pet? There are many toys available at pet supply stores that can safely fill the needs of you and your pet. Here are some tips to consider [...]

Every year, toys are selected as representative of those being offered on the market. These toys are then tested by Acme Canine daycare dogs in everyday settings, to assess design, function, durability and play value. Then in September Acme Canine invites Central Ohio dog owners to rate each toy, awarding Three Stars, Two Stars, One [...]

Yellow Lab to work with victim services team By Emily Jackson, Vancouvar Sun Delta police department’s latest canine recruit is more likely to lick than growl. The two-year-old male yellow Lab, the first police therapy dog in Canada, started six weeks of on-the-job training Monday, said Delta police spokeswoman Sgt. Sharlene Brooks. Adding a dog [...]

By Jenna Stregowski, RVT, About.com Obesity in Dogs: Canine Weight Management and Obesity Prevention By Jenna Stregowski, RVT, About.com Guide Canine obesity is one of the fastest growing health problems seen in dogs today. As with people, obesity can lead to a variety of diseases, disorders and other complications in dogs. In a 2008 study, [...]

by Jennifer Viegas/ Discovery News If a dog’s eyes appear to be riveted to you and your sandwich the next time you try to enjoy lunch, consider the clever, strategical intent of your rapt viewer. That’s because new research has just demonstrated dogs quietly sneak food when we’re not looking, waiting for the perfect opportunity [...]

by Helen Fazio, Travel Dog Blogger, www.traveldogbooks.com Why is Fluffy fat? She gets a diet dog food and two nice walks every day. You might have to check with your vet about a possible medical cause, but first make sure that everybody in the family is on board with your dog’s meal plan. Somebody could [...]

32 oz. plain yogurt 1 mashed banana 2 T peanut butter 2 T honey It’s true dairy products aren’t good for dogs, but yogurt contains much less lactase than regular milk and the live cultures are great for your dog’s digestive system. This dog ice cream recipe is delicious and good for your pet! 1. [...]

by Lori Verni When the lazy days of summer begin to come to an end, many people’s schedules undergo big changes. While temperatures may still be a little bit summery, many people’s schedules will not. For many teachers, students and parents, the beginning of the school year brings about a big change in schedule. Instead [...]

During the dog days of summer, water fun is a popular relief from the intense heat and humidity. There’s nothing more refreshing and fun for humans and dogs alike than a splash in the water when temperatures soar. A cool dip in the swimming pool under a hot summer sun is definitely one of life’s [...]

We wanted to let you know about our new membership program.  Once you’ve completed training with us, you and your dog are eligible to take part in this new program.  Here is how the membership works: You pay an introductory cost of $50 for a 2-month membership to Acme Canine Continuing Education Rewards Club.   During [...]

Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith Heatstroke occurs when normal body mechanisms cannot keep the body’s temperature in a safe range. Animals do not have efficient cooling systems (like humans who sweat) and get overheated easily. A dog with moderate heatstroke (body temperature from 104º to 106ºF) can recover within an hour [...]

Laura Pakis of Acme Canine and Mark Weilbacher of Acme Hotdog & Sausage Company share the same name, but they didn’t know each other.  They also share more than a name; they share a philosophy and ideal of how to run their businesses.  And they also share a common interest in dogs, just not the [...]

Acme’s Hotdog Eating and Hot Dog! Contest is First in Columbus! Acme Hotdog & Sausage Company has announced the first Columbus Hotdog Eating and Hot Dog! Contest on Sunday, August 7 from 11am until 12:30pm at the Columbus Baptist Church at 5075 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. Beginning a new Columbus summer tradition, the Acme Hotdog [...]

Come! Sit! Stay! for the Acme Canine and Acme Hotdog and Sausage Company’s first Hot Diggity Dogs! Event on Wednesday, July 28 from 5:30pm until 7:30pm for fun and good eats for the entire family. The event will be held on the patio at Acme Hotdog & Sausage Company, located at 4989 Cleveland Avenue in [...]

from Squidoo Working along side brave soldiers, K9 Corps have helped soldiers since WW I fight for our freedom – saving many, many lives, with no regard for their own. Many times these dogs are wounded and in need of therapy themselves. In 2008, a new $15 million veterinary hospital for four-legged military personnel opened [...]

From the Washington Humane Society DOG TAGS brings together wounded Soldiers recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center with homeless dogs here at the Washington Humane Society. This innovative three-tiered program teaches Soldiers the basics of dog training, with a certificate based educational curriculum that gives them the opportunity to pursue a future career in [...]

from www.paw-rescue.org Humane societies and shelters typically take in more stray animals during the Fourth of July holiday because many pets are scared off by fireworks. Below are some tips to help pets cope with outdoor noises. Holiday fireworks and other fanfare are often frightful experiences for dogs. The loud noises can hurt their sensitive [...]

By Gina Spadafori/ Veterinary Information Network The risks of overexposure to the sun can indeed be a problem for many dogs. For information on which animals are at risk and how to best protect them, I turned to a top veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Peter J. Ihrke of the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary [...]