Please share this information. It just might save a dog or cat’s life. What better way to say I Love You to your pet on Valentine’s Day than to be sure he or she is protected from theft? Pet Theft Awareness Day is meant to call attention to the importance of pet identification methods. It is a day for considering just how much the...

Written By NBC News News 4 Tucson  (Visit News 4 Tucson for a video) Dogs are the oldest domesticated animal, working alongside humans for thousands of years — so it’s no surprise that man’s best friend and humans share so many unique qualities. But the more we learn about our pet companions, the more scientists realize that we are more like our dogs than...

Pet lover who battled breast cancer alongside her dog reveals pair’s remarkable survival. From The Irish Sun By Aletha Adu Sara Page only decided to book her mammogram, which led to her diagnosis, because of her dog, Freyja’s ‘sixth sense.’ Sara Page, 54, who moved to the UK from Albuquerque, New Mexico, only decided to book her mammogram breast screening appointment because of her Border Collie-Labrador...

It’s Time Again For The 3rd Annual Puppy Up Couch Potato Walk! Date: February 17, 2018 Where: On a couch, divan, bed, sofa, lounger, bench, bean bag chair, rocker, or any other comfortable spot where moving is optional. Registration: $25 per participant   Register here. Fee includes a PuppyUp backpack and bandana. According to Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary, a couch potato is a  person who spends much...

Part of being a responsible caretaker of our companion animals is keeping up with their well-being, nutrition, exercise, environment, and happiness. Following these tips can help decrease the possibility of our pets developing cancer and other serious diseases. This simple checklist will help you understand some of the risk factors for cancer, and the steps you can take today to help ensure the best...

From Well and Good by Gwendolyn Purdom The relationships you have with your pets are different than any other relationship in your life. While your differing views on politics or your last boyfriend can complicate your bond with your mom, you and your dog (presumably) have no such issues. Pets love unconditionally—and hey, they’ve seen you naked, sick, crying, and drinking straight from the...

From Coastal Pet Being a responsible pet owner goes beyond variously throwing your pet a treat and buying adorable toys – although your pets highly encourage these! Things like vet trips, bath time, and saying the word ‘no’ are crucial when owning a pet. To make it easy, we’ve identified four key actions you can take to be the best pet owner you can...

In This Issue In This Issue: World Cancer Day; 2018 is The Year of the Dog; Our First Walk of Spring 2018 Is In Spring Texas; The Annual Puppy Up Couch Potato Walk; National Pet Dental Health Month; Pup of the Month; Meet and Greet at Iowa Veterinary Specialists. Who Will You Honor On World Cancer Day? World Cancer Day is an international day...

From UTSA  The University of Texas at San Antonio by Joanna Carver [We wonder if this will be available to our companion animals any time soon.]   (Feb. 5, 2018) — UTSA biology professor Matthew Gdovin has expanded on his innovative method of treating cancerous tumors via light-activated intracellular acidosis. Gdovin’s new delivery method, which utilizes a nanoparticle to wipe out cancer cells, may...