Veterinarians: In It for the Money?
Looking at veterinarians’ salaries cynically, it would be easy to assume that at least some of them are in it for the money. After...
Labradoodle More “Oodle” than “Lab”
Unlike the goldendoodle, which is only four or five generations out from either a straight poodle or a straight golden retriever, Labradoodles (officially called...
Casual Good-Byes, Heartfelt Returns
Did you know there’s a right way to say good-bye when you depart from your dog? And a right way to say hello when...
The Best Way to De-Skunk Your Dog
Your dog has been sprayed by a skunk. The most effective way to get rid of the stench is to
a. bathe your pet...
The Win-Win-Win of Fostering a Dog
"Foster care for dogs in a shelter is a win-win-win,” says Emily McCobb, DVM, Director of Shelter and Community Medicine at the Tufts Cummings...
Your One-Year-Old Dog is Older Than You Think
We all are familiar with the old saw that every year a dog lives is the equivalent of seven years of a person’s life....
The Number One Dog Breed in America
About half of Americans with dogs have mixed breeds, aka mutts. But for the half of dog lovers who adopt purebred pets, the number...
The Right Breed for Your Climate
Just as some people are not “built for the heat” or not “built for the cold,” so it goes with different dog breeds. While...
Can You Own a Dog?
Eighty-five percent of people with dogs consider their pets to be part of the family, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association’s U.S. Pet...
Don’t Give Up On Your ‘Teenage’ Dog
Dogs reach adolescence at about 8 months and remain “juveniles” until they are 2 years old. And more dogs in that age group are...
Woman’s Best Friend
Marie Antoinette and Charlotte Bronte were cat people — you can’t win ‘em all. But Helen Keller once wrote that if she had the...
At One Hotel, Canine “Souvenirs
It’s no wonder Teresa Johnston came up with a plan for the hotel where she works to foster dogs in the hope that guests...
