more about: pets
An Hour Changes Everything
For most, that extra hour of sleep on Saturday night was a welcome treat. Falling back for Daylight Savings Time is usually preferred over springing forward. In my household, though, that extra hour—60 [...]
A-choo! The case of the allergic houseguest
This week’s reader dilemma: “I am allergic to all pet hairs, I usually feel like I have the flu when I am around pets too long. With the holidays coming, I am sure I [...]
Animal Blueprint Posters
I came across these awesome blueprints of different dog breeds awhile ago, but was incredibly happy to find that they now carry a poodle version (those are the dogs my family had growing up). [...]
Caption This Pet Photo
These beds were just purchased for these fine canine consumers. (The reason? To address shedding concerns.) The dogs then took matters into their own hands, as you can see. Let’s have some fun—share your best caption [...]
Searching for a Lost Pet: The 14-Step Approach
1. Notice top of hamster’s cage is ajar; wonder if your house is inhabited by fairies as no one admits to knocking into cage. 2. Look under every surface on entire first floor. Wonder: Can hamsters [...]
Secrets of Cool Cats and Dogs
How are your pets faring in the summer heat? Mine is covered from head to toe with wavy black hair, and black retains the heat, so if you’ve guessed that we’re in for a [...]
Can Cats and Dogs Get Along?
Age-old question, but one that has particular resonance for me right now. You see, my brother’s back in town with his cat, and that’s added some complexity to family time given my Portuguese water [...]
When Your Mother-in-Law Does You a “Favor”
My friend Jill’s mother-in-law ran over her dog. Not on purpose. She accidentally backed up her sport utility vehicle and crushed the dog’s pelvis. While pet-sitting. As a favor.
The question: Who should pay for the dog’s surgery and medical expenses?
So you think your pet can do pet therapy?
I certainly did, given my dog's sociability, people-centric behavior, and working dog breed. But as I learned more about the stringent requirements and the zero tolerance for unpredictable behavior, I reconsidered. Even I had [...]
Who Knows Your Pet Best?
Allow me this rhetorical question, if you will. As a pet owner, I am continuously amazed by how friends and strangers alike seem to think they know other people's pets better than the people [...]
