Commands
such as "stay," "sit" and "fetch" as
well as basic training are apparently much easier to teach to certain
breeds of dogs, according to a survey of professional trainers. The
trainers say that the easiest breed to teach is ... Continue reading 
An animal welfare organization is urging those who have already adopted or who are unable to adopt to consider becoming a foster pet parent, volunteering at shelters and donating food or money to humane societies. Read report
An animal behavioral expert says pet parents need to understand the subtle ways that dogs communicate their frustrations, dislikes and fears and take remedial action before the behavior escalates into biting. Read report
Here's a better way to feed your pet
Some 40 percent of dogs and cats suffer from gastrointestinal problems such as stomach upset, vomiting and diarrhea, according to a survey by Nestlé Purina. Some problems can be caused by food quality, but those pet parents who focus solely on the food may be overlooking the many of the other causes of gastrointestinal troubles. Read report
Food
Here's a better way to feed your pet
Some 40 percent of dogs and cats suffer from gastrointestinal problems such as stomach upset, vomiting and diarrhea, according to a survey by Nestlé Purina. Some problems can be caused by food quality, but those pet parents who focus solely on the food may be overlooking the many of the other causes of gastrointestinal troubles. Read report
The Veterinary Oral Health Council says bad breath is caused by gum disease, which three of four dogs will develop by middle age. If left untreated, it will lead to bacteria invading the bloodstream and possibly damaging a pet's heart, liver and kidneys. Read report
Rescue
108 dogs rescued from filthy, rat-infested puppy mill
The Border Collies, crammed into waste-filled cages in a barn strewn with decaying bodies of vermin, were seized from a breeder in what is being described as one of the nastiest puppy mills ever encountered in Tennessee. Read report
Safety
Overlooked household item causes most pet poisonings
Many pet poisonings are caused by cleaning products, pesticides and fertilizer, but your dog and cat are actually in more danger or getting seriously ill or even killed from another common household item. Read report
Surveys and Studies
Is your dog's name on the most popular list?
Many families look upon their dogs as superheroes, and apparently that is why many have chosen to name their pets after Bella, the fictional heroine character in the vampire film "Twilight" and in the series of best-selling fantasy novels that the film is based upon, a survey has found. Read report
