Posted on July 31, 2009 by Nancy Houser

There may always be a time when a pet owner will find their pet unconscious, not breathing, and with no pulse–a time when pet health becomes of immediate concern with very little time allowed. One of the first things a pet owner who practices natural therapy will do is use a fingernail, a needle, or [...]

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Nancy Houser

With touch one of the most universal forms of healing therapies in the world, the simple act of laying on of the hands and the more artistic form of animal acupuncture has become increasingly popular with pet owners. Orthodox vets and pet healthcare practitioners are quickly becoming trained in the use of acupuncture and pets. [...]

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Nancy Houser

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Nancy Houser

After the ancestor of modern dog breeds began and dog health began to be researched, a single genetic mutation was found in the evolution of short-legged breeds like dachshunds, corgis, or basset hounds. This gene has caused their stubby and curved legs—very distinct from the genes in the popular toy breeds like Chihuahuas or Shih [...]

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Nancy Houser

For anyone who has struggled with the impossible rules and regulations of trying to get a 5-pound puppy or adult dog flown from one state to another with quality care at an affordable rate, the development of an airline which places pets ahead of humans is more than welcome. And a pet airline which is [...]

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Nancy Houser

When the Man waked up he said, ‘What is Wild Dog doing here?’ And the Woman said, ‘His name is not Wild Dog any more, but the First Friend, because he will be our friend for always and always and always.’” – Rudyard Kipling The “For Paws Hospice” Website will be hosting the August 4th [...]

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Nancy Houser

A new research study done from Spain’s University of Córdoba (UCO) has shown that the aggressive nature of naturally aggressive breeds (Rottweiler, Pit Bull, Akita or Chows) is primarily dependent on owner-dependent factors. Published in the Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, the study results are in comparison to previous findings which have called for [...]

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Nancy Houser

We have received a request from Amanda on her blog, “City Living Puppy” to share some of her photographs and Boston information where they live. Tanner, her Bichapoo puppy, is precious and brings life to some of the pet-friendly places in Boston where they live: Hi my name is Tanner. I am a Bichapoo puppy [...]

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Nancy Houser

As of July 11, approximately $350 million dollars has been set aside by the U.S. government for the expected arrival of the swine flu (H1N1) and the usual seasonal flu bug in October. Plans have been made for the swine flu vaccine to be ready by then before the flu bugs hit in the northern [...]

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Nancy Houser

“Be tuff ! The “dog days” of summer can be wuff !” June bugs are a sign of summer, along with June strawberries and hot days. Hot afternoons are my favorite time when I nap under the chair in an air-conditioned room. Ah….what a dog’s life! But peaceful moments like this are rare, as living [...]

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Nancy Houser

Pyrethroid-based flea and tick treatments, even those which are approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), are gathering government interest due to a high increase in incidents regarding “pyrethroid-based spot-on pesticide products” for pets. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, approximately 1,600 deaths of pets are due to these treatments because of the use of [...]

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Nancy Houser

Grief is a normal reaction regarding the loss of someone we love.  A dog’s grief is no different when they lose a dear canine comrade due to an accident, old age or sickness. When our Popcorn recently passed away, her sidekick Trixie quit eating and now refuses to come back inside the house. Instead, she [...]

Posted on July 08, 2009 by Nancy Houser

We lost one of our old girls last week, so things have been kind of down for most of us…especially for the old ones who were friends with ol’ Popcorn.  Popcorn had serious dementia, but loved popcorn and potato chips more than life. Previously a kennel dog, she let us know when she arrived here [...]

Posted on July 07, 2009 by Nancy Houser

The only defense a dog has against a human being is to bite, with dog bite laws intended for dog bite victims and dog owners. Unfortunately, of the 150 dog breeds in the United States, specifically two dog breeds–pit bulls and pit bull mixes–account for over 70% of all dog bites (dogsbite.org). With most fatal [...]