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Selecting Safe Toys

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 [...]

Dog and school schedules

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 [...]

Sunscreen for Dogs?

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 [...]