There’s a long list of household items that can be toxic to pets: plants, laundry pods and chocolate being the most common enemies. But 50 percent of the calls to pet poison helplines actually involve mishaps with human medications. It can happen easily. A pet noses through a purse on the floor, plucking out a …
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If your idea of a guard dog is a snarling Cujo patrolling a junkyard, think again. Today, many guard dogs receive specialized training to help protect law enforcement and military officers and even executives and celebrities, often at a price tag of $100,000 or more. Start with the Right Breed There’s a difference between a …
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From blizzards and bomb cyclones to ice storms and snowpocalypses, there were plenty of reasons to huddle indoors with your dog this winter. Now it’s time to fling open your windows and stretch your legs outdoors. Of course, your dog would love to join you. Regular exercise is important to your dog for a number …
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How do you store that big bag of dog food after you lug it in from the car? Do you crack the seal and leave it in a corner? Dump it into an easy-access tote? More importantly, how should you store it? Taste of the Wild has some tips and best practices for you! What …
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Ruger, a Labrador retriever mix, was the sole member of his litter to escape being shot by his owner. Although he was already going blind when he was discovered at a local animal shelter, the folks at Working Dogs for Conservation, an organization that trains detection dogs for national and international conservation work, recognized Ruger’s …
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Deer ticks, it seems, get all the attention. You’ve no doubt heard that they can cause Lyme disease in dogs and people. But do you know about the lone star tick? One bite can cause a red meat allergy that can make you forego steak and burgers forever. It can also spread organisms that may …
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Anyone who’s ever roamed the pet food aisles knows how overwhelming it can be. You could easily spend more time examining pet food labels than choosing your own food. Is there a way to cut to the chase and find a complete and balanced diet for your pet? A diet for all life stages could …
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Just because a pet food has fewer ingredients doesn’t mean it’s less nutritious. Clean and simple eating is gaining traction as a movement for people and their pets because it can be every bit as healthy and nutritious as “normal” eating. And when it comes to pets, these diets have a practical advantage because they …
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As the red carpet unfurls for this year’s Academy Awards (aka the Oscars) on March 4, once again a hot topic will be “Who was snubbed?” Every year, movie lovers argue about who was left out of the big night. But not too many people will debate about one group of scene-stealers who are perennially …
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Ever had a toothache or a broken tooth? It can be miserable. Chances are, your pet has experienced dental problems, too. But just because your dog or cat doesn’t whine about it doesn’t mean she’s not in pain. Since next week is Valentine’s Day (which happens to fall in National Pet Dental Health Month), why …
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