PET FOOD SITUATION?

Here's an informative Question and Answer session with Catherine Lane who studied canine nutrition for 25 years. In March some 60 million cans and pouches of pet food was blamed for kidney failure in scores of animals and killed many pets. Neither the manufacturer nor authorities have been able to determine why the pets died. Now you, the discerning owner, wonder if it's a better idea to prepare food for your pet at home. Is it really ok for Fido to trust you that much? Can you do something wrong and hurt your pet with real food? Read more

DOG FOOD RECIPES

Read delicious dinner ideas from a combination of recipe books that you and your dog can enjoy together. If it's good enough for you, it's good enough for your dog! Well, maybe not the raw meat recipes, but you be the judge. Bring on the pots and pans and call Fido for dinner tonight.Read more

ANIMAL EMOTIONS

Based on Dr. Marc Bekoff's years of experience studying the social communication patterns of a wide range of animals, his new book The Emotional Lives of Animals is a clarion call for reassessing both how we view animals and how we treat them. Skillfully blending extraordinary stories and anecdotes of animal grief, joy, embarrassment, anger, and love with the latest scientific research, he confirms the existence of emotions that commonsense experience has long implied. Read more

CANINE CARDIO-GET TESTED!

Let's talk more about science and scientific research. How would you like to ask your vet to take a simple blood test and send out to a lab that can detect the forms of heart disease in your cat or dog which may otherwise go unnoticed with regular physical exam? The following article gives all the information you need for a good heart. Read more

FOOD PETS DIE FOR

Excerpt from the book Food Pets Die for: Shocking Facts About Pet Food by Ann N. Martin. "...Carbohydrates and fiber come primarily from grains and vegetables and provide energy. Grains should be cooked, and vegetables can be steamed or fed raw, and should be finely chopped or sliced, or run through a food processor. Sunflower, corn, and safflower oil provide your pet with added energy, a lush coat, and good muscle tone. Flaxseed and sesame oil are also excellent options if your pet has an immune deficiency." Read more

NO ONIONS! NO CHOCOLATE!

There are some food that humans relish which cause illness and death if eaten by pets. Chocolate, macadamia nuts and onions are good examples. Each of these foods contains chemicals which rarely cause problems for humans, but for dogs, these chemicals can be deadly. Read more

NATURAL FLEA & TICK CARE

Need natural preventive methods? Daily supplements like a crushed garlic clove, brewer's yeast, and Vitamin B with B1 all help your pet to fight fleas. Make sure to adjust the dose to the size of your pet. Topical remedies include 10 drops of essential oils like tea tree, lavender, and cedar mixed with one tablespoon of olive oil and sprayed directly on your pet's skin may help. Eucalyptus and pennyroyal essential oils can be used for dogs but are toxic for cats. Read more

READY FOR DAYCARE?

Some dogs do just fine on their own when you’re not home – but if your pooch is chewing up the furniture, having accidents in the house, or just needs some extra play time, daycare might be right for him. But how do you know if your dog is ready for daycare? Elise Vincentini from We TV's new hit show "Adventures in Doggie Daycare" tells us. Read more

ASK DR. SHAWN!

Ask Dr. Shawn your health related doggie questions and he will answer them. Check out this very informative page with the most helpful suggestions he's already given! Read more

MIRRA'S CITY TAILS

An inside look at the personalities, traditions and sub cultures that make up the dog world...and the lessons we can all learn from them.

DOG ADOPTIONS

Find out who needs home and how you can help. These pups need loving forever homes, caring foster parents, donations of all forms but most importantly a second chance. Call Emelinda today and she will give you more information.

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Must have necessities for your dogs.

BOOK CLUB!

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