Help promote safety messages during dog bite prevention week. Doggone Safe offers the following tips for parents and dog owners to help keep kids safe. More ...
Happy Tail: Sit, Stay--Heal The shelter workers named the little dog Angel because she
was so sweet. The purebred Shih Tzu was skin and bones hen she came to them at the Spencer Memorial Animal Network in Illinois. Her former owners had used her as a puppy factory, but said they were tired of dealing with her fleas. More ...
Happy Tails: Words Of Wisdom "If animals could speak, the dog would be a blundering outspoken fellow; but the cat would have the rare grace of never saying a word too much." ~ Mark Twain More ...
That a dog (or person) can be startled when surprised by a sudden loud noise is quite normal, as is an immediate fear response such as increased alertness and rapid heart rate. More ...
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center answers the most common questions asked when it comes to gardening and yard care. What plants are toxic to pets? What should pet owners do if they suspect their animal has ingested a poisonous plant or mushroom? What symptoms should they look for? Is there a way for pet owners to train or teach their pets not to eat poisonous plants or mushrooms?What about pesticides and fertilizers that might be in the garage or tool shed?
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