A veterinarian is cautioning dog owners to be wary of otters after three of them nearly drowned her dog. Dr. Claudia Campbell’s Golden Retriever, Goldie, was out on a walk when she decided to go for a swim in the ocean at a beach on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The dog spotted an otter and…
Salmonella is showing up in a number of dog food products, prompting the Food and Drug Administration to issue recalls and safety warnings regarding foods from four different companies. The companies include: Raws For Paws Dog Food, Red Barn Pet Products, Smokehouse Pet Products and Arrow Reliance (which produces products for Darwin’s Natural Pet Products…
Crock pot cooking is well-known for its convenience and versatility. But did you also know you can use it to cook up nutritious meals for your dogs? If you are looking to supplement your dog’s diet with more natural foods but don’t want to go “raw”, then this homemade all-natural dog food recipe that you…
A family’s home was recently set on fire by their Golden Retriever stealing left over pancakes off a stove. The Golden Retriever jumped onto the stove to grab the food but accidentally turned on the gas. The dog returns to the couch where another dog is sitting and watch as smoke fills the room and…
It was the middle of the day and Zoe the Shih Tzu was outside in the front yard of her home to enjoy the warmer weather in Denver, Colorado when she was snatched by drive-by thieves. Home security video released by the family shows Zoe outside alone when a vehicle drives by, circles the neighborhood…
When Kati the Golden Retriever began to have a hard time getting up and down stairs because of her arthritis, her family decided he needed her very own elevator in the backyard. Her handyman dad built her a personal, motorized elevator to make life easier. Way to go, dad! At the unveiling, the family is…
Cleaning your car of unwanted dog hair can be a daunting task. Not only does it cling to linoleum surfaces, it stubbornly sticks to automotive carpet and felt. Leave it too long and your car will not only look dirty, it can become smelly too. This video from a car detailing company, shares a few…
“Grab a tissue and hang on – we promise a very colorful ride – a tale of caution, extreme pain, incredible strength and love.” This is how Pinellas County Animal Services introduces Violet’s story. The tiny Maltese mix was dyed purple by her previous owner as part of a grooming makeover, but the person accidentally…
A husky puppy rescued from a shelter arrived at Vet Ranch so weak he couldn’t stand up or eat. It turns out, the puppy’s gums were pale white because hookworms had caused severe anemia. He also had low blood pressure and was also parvovirus positive. Knowing they had to work fast, Dr. Kari and her…
During warm temperatures and hot weather months, blue-green algae blooms can suddenly grow in freshwater lakes, rivers, or waterways. It is sometimes found in saltwater near river mouths. Avoiding areas contaminated with blue-green algae is extremely important, as contact with toxic blooms can potentially be fatal for dogs and people. About blue-green algae Blue-green algae,…
Callie the pit bull was standing behind the couch when her human thought something strange was going on. She approaches the dog and asks her if she’s okay, only to notice the dog’s head shaking uncontrollably. The video, which is going viral, appears to be showing a symptom that turned out to be dog flu,…
A scientific study shows that dogs form bonds with their owners much like babies do with their parents. Dogs were found to respond similarly to the way children do in the presence of their parents and derive security, comfort and motivation from their humans. Scientists at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, Austria, conducted…