A client brought these two kittens in yesterday. 2 males.  She found them on the side of the road.  One has a rather nasty looking wound, two wounds actually, on his head.  But, it will heal, and he will be fine with a little TLC and antibiotics. They got a bath today, and will look a little better in a few days.   I have been thinking up names for them.  Frick and Frack.  Joe and Moe. Lettuce and Tomato.  Bert and Ernie.  Punch and Jody.  Read More...

  Or they shouldn’t be if their owners are taking good care of them. Human life expectancy is rising as medical care, food quality and lifestyle changes make people more adaptive and health oriented. How about your pooch? Still feeding him scraps and preservatives? Still pacifying his desire to play by substituting a fatty, salty snack? Poochie wants to achieve his full potential just as much as you do. Food quality, appropriate supplements and daily exercise make that Read More...

Congratulations to the winners of our contest celebrating the launch of our new website! One year business listings Aaron Keuper, of Park Paws Tawny Carlson, The Animal Pro, LLC Sandy Daens, Kritter Sitter Social media consultation Linda Williams,  Best Friend Sitters Twitter background Sally Jo Echternach, Welcome Home Pets Custom Facebook fan page Gregory Harding, Premier Dog Walks Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who entered! Read More...

P&G is recalling more cat food, due to possible salmonella contamination. This looks to be an expansion of the recall announced last week regarding a “small number of bags” in Loveland, CO. This recall is for the same product, but includes food sold in other parts of the country. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 31, 2010 – CINCINNATI,  The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags from a specific lot of one of its dry cat food Read More...

Fall is almost here and kids are headed back to school. Some kids have started school already. Some of us (ahem) have been out of school for quite some time now. … Read Full Post Read More...

Degenerative Myelopathy is a disease in which there is a gradual loss of coordination and strength that begins in the hind quarters. Dog breeds prone to this are the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. This disease afflicts older dogs, from 8 years old onward, and is not painful. Symptoms A dog with Degenerative Myelopathy will wobble when walking, knuckle over or drag the feet. The disease may first affect one hind leg and then both. As the disease progresses, the dog will no Read More...

Addison’s Disease is caused by the adrenal gland not producing enough cortisol or aldosterone. It usually affects young to middle-age female dogs, but any dog can develop the disease. Addison’s is rare in cats. Addison’s is difficult to diagnose because sysmptoms mirror so many other diseases – fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting and muscle pain. The adrenal glands produce hormones to help your dog’s body function properly. Addison’s Disease occurs when something Read More...

The FDA announced yet another salmonella-related pet food recall, this time of an Iams cat food intended to help control weight and hairballs in indoor cats. From the FDA press release (and no, it’s not on the Iams website yet, or if it is, I sure can’t find it): The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags from a specific lot of one of its dry cat food products due to potential salmonella exposure. No illnesses have been reported, Read More...

Scout, the golden retriever puppy I’ve been watching for friends, goes home to Southern California on Friday. He has been a pleasure to have around, an adorable ball of fluff who’s also smart and outgoing. Scout is going to be a great family dog and a wonderful companion to Ryan, the family’s 7-year-old. Two days ago, Scout was joined by Sport, a flat-coated retriever puppy of about the same age. Sport’s breeder is a friend of mine, and she needed him to get some city Read More...

This month is Golden Retriever Month here on Bark N Blog! I’ll be sharing with you the members of the Welk canine family – and of course there are TWO gorgeous girl dogs – uh and their man, Mowgli, hehe. Since Mowgli is the head of this pack, he’s the first to be featured. As [...] Read More...

These plants are common throughout the US in varying concentrations, with the exception of Alaska and Hawaii. While the woods are a common place to find poison ivy, oak and sumac, you may also encounter them along streams, roadsides, and in parks and backyards. … Read Full Post Read More...

  City dogs know to stay inside the lines and country dogs know how to live large. City dogs have the skills to shop in stores and dine in cafes without a bark. They know to give other dogs casual nods when they pass on the street. Country dogs go outside off leash and stake out their kingdom in acres. Often they have something to say about getting a steak off the grill and have never been to Target. SO, to each his own, but when traveling with your dog to a different environment, Read More...

  Canine probiotics are among the newest supplements for dogs these days. They are just like the human probiotics now common in yogurt drinks, but the beneficial bacteria are canine specific. Canine probiotics regulate all the phases of digestion and help prevent tummy discomfort, especially common stress diarrhea. But wait! Don’t run right out and buy some. And do not substitute human probiotics you can buy for yourself. Humans and dogs just are not built the same no matter Read More...

Questions and answers about cat urinary problems. Cat urinary problems can often be chronic in nature if not dealt with early. Read More...

AKC Group: Herding Group The Icelandic Sheepdog used to be a Viking dog and it has a great personality. With its fluffy coat and tail, this dog makes Read More...

That’s right, folks! I’m taking a vacation. Look for a brand new, fresh post on September 8. Meanwhile, have a great Labor day! Read More...

Photo of Expresso courtesy of  Stephen Mech This is a guest post from Margo Smith Healthy Pet Get the information you truly require to keep your pets healthy and happy at this site awarded for its excellence by the Veterinarian’s Association. Incorporated into this site’s contributions are sections discussing issues like traveling with your pet, selecting a pet for you and your family and so much more. Become a part of the society of pet enthusiasts at this superlative Read More...

Photo of Expresso courtesy of  Stephen Mech This is a guest post from Margo Smith Healthy Pet Get the information you truly require to keep your pets healthy and happy at this site awarded for its excellence by the Veterinarian’s Association. Incorporated into this site’s contributions are sections discussing issues like traveling with your pet, selecting a pet for you and your family and so much more. Become a part of the society of pet enthusiasts at this superlative Read More...