This handsome boy is Rio. Rio – 11 month old male Labrador Retriever Cross Akita. He is a gorgeous young dog looking for his forever home where he can truly be part of the family. Rio loves people and other dogs and is currently in foster with multiple dogs, which he is really enjoying. Therefore,…
It’s Take Your Pet To Work Week! We are lucky pets because Mom has her own business and works from home. She says we are employed as her support dogs. The reason she works is to keep us in the lifestyle we are accustomed to. Here we are working, surrounding Mom with our love of…
In a May 2025 interview with ESPN, Bridges said that he spent the offseason with his Lab by his side, instead of traveling. “A lot of people get on me because I don’t travel that much, but there’s reasons why. First off, I hate traveling a lot, and second, I hate leaving my dog through…
My dog Pax was two years old when I neutered him. He was a young, athletic dog — strong, eager, full of life — and I made the decision for all the reasons we, veterinarians, have given pet owners for decades: it was the responsible thing to do. “Dogs are better off, healthier and less frustrated…
So you’re noticing your dog is acting differently around particular objects or animals. Perhaps it’s the sudden freezing of their bodies or their low, crouched position as they look at a bird or another dog. These are common dog behaviors among certain breeds, especially those with a high prey drive. So it’s no wonder these…
Every four years, the world comes together for the biggest sporting event on the planet: the FIFA World Cup. Countries battle it out for glory, fans lose their voices screaming at TVs, and someone inevitably cries over penalty kicks. But while the players are out there representing their nations, it got me wondering: if every…
We are in our third year of riding the ups and downs of Summit Trials. Just when you think you have it figured out, you fall flat on your nose. We had a great time at our trial in Michigan but it didn’t go at all as we had planned. Just a few weeks earlier…
She licks the next paw within the hour. That window is the test every cat owner runs without thinking. Medically reviewed by Dr. Paula Simons, registered veterinarian. Updated June 19, 2026. Natural cat wipes clean with a water base, a mild plant surfactant, and a few botanical extracts on a plant-fiber cloth, with no essential…
Leaving something tempting within your dog’s reach—like yummy chocolate chip cookies—can result in an accidental poisoning. For an obvious possible poisoning, such as you know your dog scarfed up a chocolate bar or a got into a bottle of prescription medicine, immediately call a pet-poison help line. These animal poison-control centers do charge a fee…
It’s no secret that dogs are man’s best friend. Well, here’s another secret for you – dogs are a perfect addition to the family, especially for couples looking for something extra. Whether you and your partner have just moved in together, are newlyweds, or have been married for years, adding a four-legged friend to your…
