“It’s just the most amazing thing to love a dog, isn’t it? It makes our relationships with people seem as boring as a bowl of oatmeal.” ― John Grogan In This Issue: World Cancer Day is February 4th; Do Dogs Really Make Us Happier?; Love Is Dog Collection; NC State Clinical Trial Testing Promising Canine Osteosarcoma Treatment; How To Switch Dog Food; Pup of...

World Cancer Day is an international day marked on February 4 to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. World Cancer Day is led by the Union for International Cancer Control to support the goals of the World Cancer Declaration, written in 2008. The primary goal of World Cancer Day is to significantly reduce illness and death caused by...

By Lauren Corona   From The Chicago Tribune Changing dog food Your dog’s diet contributes to longevity and good health, which is why you want to feed them quality food. Unhealthy dog food with excessive fillers is like the canine equivalent of junk food and won’t be doing your dog any favors. Whatever your reason for a change, when you switch dog food, it’s...

(By Sally Writes) Drawing is one of the most popular hobbies in America – according to a study done by the Association for Creative Industries, 41% of adults spend their free time drawing. There are so many different ways of drawing: it’s not just about pencil and paper. You can try digital illustration, or even using paint pens on a range of surfaces. Drawing...

New research shows that the psychological benefits of dog ownership are real —and especially valuable during the pandemic. From The Wall Street Journal Psychologist Susan Pinker explores new discoveries in the science of human nature. Read previous columns here. Last summer my life was upended when I was given an oversize 4-month-old puppy for my birthday. Otis’s arrival created joy and anxiety in equal...

From Veterinary Medicine News January 12, 2021 Canine osteosarcoma is a particularly pernicious cancer. Not only do tumors destroy bone and unleash crippling pain, but cancer cells then typically leave the bone, spread to the bloodstream and create more tumors in the lung. Even with surgery and aggressive chemotherapy, the average survival time is 10 months. About 15% to 20% of dogs make it...

The first of every month is the easiest time to remember to check your pets for lumps and bumps. If you find something, don’t panic. But make an appointment to see your vet, just to be on the safe side. Here are two articles that might help in deciding if the lump or bump or something new or unusual about your pet is something...

(Renee Dissinger) Archie was not just a dog, he was a member of our family. We could not have asked for a better pup who had a huge personality, huge heart, and was forever loyal.  He made us laugh, was a true beagle with his nose, curiosity, and love of food.  He was there for me personally through two cancers and the loss of...

(Kendra Moore) Thisbe came into my life in 2009, after my sister saw her eating out of a trashcan at just a few weeks old in Miami, Florida. She couldn’t ignore such a sweet little thing and picked her up. Thisbe had lots of tapeworms; so many ticks that she was anemic, and full belly bloat from hunger among other things. They got her...