Dog Tales: How does this heat affect my pet?

• Candyce Abbatt
• Jun 20, 2012

It's easy to overlook the impact of these steamy temperatures on the four legged members of the household. Good prevention or quick action can restore your droopy pet to his good (and bad) old self.

Dog Tales: Healthy Eating for Pets

• Candyce Abbatt
• Apr 28, 2012

Even the resident pet can eat healthier--with a little help.

Pets

Dog Tales: Go Fetch?

• Candyce Abbatt
• Mar 5, 2012

The game of "fetch" is complicated.

Pets

Dog Tales: Rose Nose

• Candyce Abbatt
• Feb 18, 2012

A rose is a rose, but what to do when the nose is rose?

Pets

Dog Tales: What's in a Name?

• Candyce Abbatt
• Jan 30, 2012

When choosing a name for another, leave some room to adapt?

Dog Tales: A Very Canine Christmas

• Candyce Abbatt
• Dec 25, 2011

If the Christmas shopping list includes a new family pet, avoid the dollar store and head to the local animal shelter.

Holiday Guide

Best Pet Gifts This Holiday Season

• Candyce Abbatt
• Dec 9, 2011

A thoughtful pet gift can not only brighten, it could save a life. Don't forget your favorite pet this holiday.

Pets

Dog Tales: Portable Pup

• Candyce Abbatt
• Nov 21, 2011

Travel Plan "B" now involves some extraordinary pet caregivers, although occasional road trips with Ralph are still on the agenda, peanut butter included.

Pets

Dog Tales: Puppy in the sky

• Candyce Abbatt
• Sep 14, 2011

Sometimes a stranger in more interested in the lower end of the leash—and for good reason.

Pets

Dog Tales: Small Dog, BIG Attitude!

• Candyce Abbatt
• Sep 13, 2011

Looking up from less than a foot above sea level, it's all in the a(l)ttitude.