Should Pit Bulls be Sterilized to End the Breed?
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services (in California) has put forth a proposal to require all full and mix-breed pit bulls to be...
4 Reasons Why Your Pet Should Get an Annual Exam by a Vet
Because your dog or cat can't communicate to you when he isn't feeling well, and because animals are sometimes able to mask symptoms of...
Anti-Parasitic Drug Linked to Hundreds of Dog Deaths
Dog owners routinely give their pets medications that are sold both over-the-counter and through veterinary offices in order to avoid infestations of fleas, ticks,...
San Diego Bans Sale of Puppy Mill Pets
San Diego is the 32nd city to ban the retail sale of puppy mill pets. The new pet store ban will restrict retail stores...
Poisoned Meatballs Found on SF Sidewalks Making Dogs Sick
Here’s an example of why the command LEAVE IT is so important to teach a dog, in fact it might be a matter of...
Breed Basics: Boston Terrier
The Boston Terrier is the American gentleman of toy breeds. He is one of the few purebreds developed in the United States. Bred down from...
Can My Dog Eat Thanksgiving Dinner?
Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to join together for one monster of a meal. When you look at it on paper...
Things You Should Consider Before Getting a Pet Reptile
Although you might be tempted to make a spur-of-the-moment purchase on an adorable baby lizard or even a frog or snake while browsing your...
Do Fish Feel Pain?
As a vegetarian, I’m often confronted with this: “Ah, but you eat fish, right?” The answer is no (at least currently), but my questioner’s...
Monkey Pox No More! Have Prairie Dogs as Pets.
Looking for an intelligent, social, and super cute pet? How about a pet prairie dog? An exotic choice is a prairie dog. As an...
