Sit and Stay

Have you ever stopped to consider how many treats, snacks and extra calories you give to your Pet?  We all know that overweight and obesity are increasing in humans, and the same is true for our Pet cats and dogs.  We should be worried because obesity has serious health risks and can shorten lives.  There [...]

I have always felt fortunate to live within seven minutes of Portland, Ore.’s DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, a nonprofit emergency animal hospital in Portland specializing in emergency and critical care medicine. While I hoped I would never have to go, the need arose around midnight on Saturday, July 3, when Emerson woke me up. He [...]

With summer well underway in most of the country and finally starting here in the Pacific Northwest, it’s a good time to review a few of the summer dangers faced by our Pets. Luckily all of these dangers can be prevented with some forethought.
Probably the number one danger for most Pets is the heat. Almost [...]

Emerson

Emerson and I relish any opportunity to get out of the house for some fresh air. He enjoys his daily walks, but the Fourth of July holiday gives us the opportunity for extra time together, which usually means we take a small road trip.  Because I live within driving distance of the beach, and Emerson [...]

Spring and early summer are peak periods for the acquisition or adoption of many puppies and kittens into loving families.  For some families, this is the first time they have owned a Pet.  There are many things to consider in pet ownership; nutrition and what to feed the new Pet is one of the most [...]

Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry dog food for potential salmonella contamination. The only product affected is the Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food with the “Best By” date of June 17, 2011.
Salmonella can cause infections in Pets, children, frail or elderly people as [...]

Emerson in Bliss

 
I recently spent time with my good friends who are proud parents of a beautiful 2-year-old boy. As we played with him, we observed his unbridled enthusiasm over his coveted toy truck, as well as simple things, such as sharing his mandarin oranges with me one by one. My friends discussed their son’s [...]

I have a cat called Jake. He’s your usual black and white moggie, a bit bigger than your average cat (a little chunky, too, if I’m honest), loves his cuddles and has plenty of attitude. Attitude’s fine during daylight hours, but not so much fun at 5am. I’m sure plenty of you know exactly what [...]

For any Pet owners who feed their cats Iams ProActive Health canned cat and kitten foods, you should be aware that Iams is recalling 3 ounce and 5.5 ounce cans of this product that has an expiration date between September 2011 and June 2012. No other Iams foods are affected. Procter & Gamble Company®, which [...]

My morning routine starts with my alarm going off. I hit the snooze button until eventually, I put on my glasses and wait for the sound of my final wake-up call: my 3-year-old Lhasa Apso, Emerson. He begins the day with a long yawn and a stretch or two, then arches his back and begins [...]