Xylitol is a sugar substitute in many products, most notable some sugar-free gums and flavored medications. Xylitol is safe for people (and oddly, cats), but is very toxic to dogs (and probably ferrets). Read more
Archive for February 2012
Woman Arrested for Throwing Veteran and Service Dog out of Restaurant
Police in Kent County, Michigan told WWMT that they have made an arrest following a November incident involving a case of discrimination against a disabled veteran and his service dog. Read more
Raise a Puppy and Change a Life
New Year’s resolutions forgotten already? There’s still time for another one, and this one will change the life of someone with disabilities. Read more
Crazy Husky Eats iPhone
My Husky, Fry, has been making some crazy noises while my wife and I get ready for bed. When we would come out we’d find the bed to be a mess, so, I decided to record what he was doing… Read more
South Africa's Dog Whisperer's Dog Attacks Another Child
This past summer, we reported on an incident involving a dog who attacked a little girl at a South African shopping mall. The story and video are no less troubling with the passage of time. Read more
The One Eyed Pug Hospice Worker
We found her sitting in a chair, alone, and when she saw Billy, she began to cry as she reached for him.
Pit Bull Protects Toddler Lost in Woods
A Texas family is celebrating the return of their lost daughter – and the dog who protected her when she wandered away and became lost in a local forest. Read more
Here Weego
One of the most popular new Super Bowl dog commercials features a fortunate dog with an unfortunate name. Read more
Gorham, NY Welcomes New Puppy Mill
The Ontario County, NY County Planning Board has approved plans for a new wholesale dog breeding facility owned by breeders previously cited for USDA violations. Read more
Obesity Epidemic Strikes U.S. Pets
According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, our pets are expanding at an alarming pace. Read more
The Making of 'The Dog Strikes Back'
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Volkswagen’s 2012 Super Bowl ad, “The Dog Strikes Back.”
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