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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 Nadya Bennett When signs of summer start to appear, most of us begin to think about warm days, cool nights, vacations and of course, swimming pools and beaches.  There is nothing like lounging in cool, relaxing water on a hot day. Well, your canine friend feels that heat just as much as we do [...]

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 [...]

ADVANCED OBEDIENCE GROUP CLASS Tuesday, June 29 2010 Six week course Purpose of this course is to coach you along in the process of getting your dog off leash outdoors. Cost:  $400 Meeting times:  6:00 – 7:00 pm Class schedule and meeting location: Week One                               Tuesday, June 29 2010                          Acme Canine Week Two [...]

Asking when you can allow your dog to be off leash is not a whole lot different from the question, “When will you be able to let your son or daughter take your Porsche or Mercedes out for a spin with his buddies or her friends?” The answer can range from now to never. Different [...]

Dogs do not experience guilt.  The old “got to your room without supper” routine does not work any better with dogs than it does with children.  Blaming your dog because he or she ought to know better is absurd.   If dogs knew better, they wouldn’t have done it in the first place. As a practical [...]

Healthypet.com Heartworm is an insidious disease that has spread to virtually all parts of the US and many parts of Canada since the early 1970s. It is spread only by mosquitoes; thus, areas heavily populated by these insects tend to have a greater incidence of heartworm disease. Heartworm can strike both dogs and cats, although [...]