How Hot is Too Hot for your Dog?

by | Jul 15, 2016 | Featured

How Hot is Too Hot for your Dog? By Beth Crosby A professional pet sitter who owned her business once asked me if I thought dogs felt hot asphalt under their feet. I was flabbergasted that she asked and fearful for the pets in her care. Dogs’ pads are flesh....

Not all dogs can swim

by | Jun 23, 2016 | Featured

Not all dogs can swim By Beth Crosby A billboard along I-77 says “Pool rules: Let the dog in the pool.” It should come with a disclaimer as large as the sign that says IF the dog can swim and IF it has adult supervision. Pet owners and trainers share their...

New prescription medicine calms anxious dogs

by | Jun 22, 2016 | Featured

New prescription medicine calms anxious dogs By Beth Crosby Sileo offers hope to owners of anxious dogs. If your adult dog suffers during fireworks and thunderstorms, this formulation for use at home might offer help. Expands use of proven treatment The Sileo...

Dogs appreciate appropriately sized crates

by | Jun 14, 2016 | Featured

Dogs appreciate appropriately sized crates Much to the surprise of many dog owners, Fido enjoys his own cave. Many dogs find the cozy size of their crates to be comforting, especially amidst commotion or noise. They find solace in their little If crates aren’ t...