I just received this in an email from the ASPCA. I was very disappointed when I heard that the Supreme Court had overturned the law banning animal cruelty videos. However, it is encouraging that we have a second chance to end this barbaric way of making money.
Tags: animal cruelty, dog advocacy, dog health, dog rescue
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For those of us who love running and love dogs, running with our dogs is a normal combination of the two. It is exhilarating on a beautiful morning to slip in to the running shoes and attach the dog leash to his collar….well; you know how dogs are about running! It’s as if he’s saying, “Run, run, I can’t wait to run, run, and run. Hurry and slip my dog collar on, so we can RUN!”
Christmas is the time of year when we have our family and friends over for holiday festivities. Lots of people, strange smells, and loud noises can spook even the calmest of dogs. It may be a good idea to keep your dog away from the party-goers and occupied with a long lasting chew or toy.
Tags: dog health, dog safety
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Rawhide treats for dogs are supposedly made of digestible animal products. However, they are digested quite slowly and, if consumed rapidly, can cause either vomiting or diarrhea from the many pieces still sitting undigested in the GI tract. If the treats are swallowed whole or in large chunks, there are additional dangers. Rawhide chews can lodge in the throat and cause choking. A large piece may be swallowed, scraping and irritating the throat and esophagus on the way down. Once in the stomach or intestinal tract, a large piece of rawhide can also create a physical obstruction.
Tags: dog health, dog safety, dog toys, dog treats
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