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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]