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Tips to help your dog age gracefully

In an article for on Mother Nature Network, Morieka Johnson offers a few tricks on how to keep your older pooch happy and active.

UK to require would-be dog owners to take competency tests

The British government is planning to introduce a "competency test" for dog owners in order to curb the number of dangerous dogs at households.

Got some milk, mama? Squirrel thinks it's a kitten

This little red squirrel was rescued after being found injured in a Colombian park. Rescuer Ruben Gaviria admitted him into his Envigado home amid concerns that the furry fellow may not survive. Luckily, his cat Tita took the little squirrel under her wing... ummm paw, even providing milk to help him recover.

15 Chihuahuas flown to NYC to find homes

Fifteen Chihuahuas have arrived in New York City from California. A glut of the tiny dogs is overloading the Golden State's animal shelters.

Is 7ft-long Boomer the world's biggest dog?

HANNAH SUMMERS Metro.co.uk 10/09/2009
National Pet Obesity Awareness Day Oct. 14, 2009 - Over Half Nation's Pets Now Overweight

"Pudgy pooches and fat cats are now the norm," states Dr. Ernie Ward, founder and President of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP). "This is the first generation of pets that will not live as long as their parents. Even worse, the majority of today's overweight pets will endure painful and expensive medical conditions - all of which can be avoided."

Is 7ft-long Boomer the world's biggest dog?

Oh my dog – could this be the world's tallest pooch? Boomer - a three-year-old landseer newfoundland – is so big he can keep all four paws on the floor when he drinks from the kitchen tap.

Excessive noise ordinance for dog owners OK'd by Chicago City Council

Owners of dogs making excessive noise that "unnecessarily disturbs" their human neighbors soon will face fines of $50 to $250 a day under an ordinance Chicago aldermen approved Wednesday.

Veterinarian Says Owners Should Count How Many Calories Their Obese Pets Take In And Consider Several Factors When Feeding Pets For Good Health

You might watch your daily calorie intake or glance over nutritional information on food packages, but do you do the same for your pet? Dr. Susan Nelson, a veterinarian and assistant professor of clinical sciences at Kansas State University, said there are several guidelines to follow when feeding your pet to ensure that it maintains good health.

Pets Rock 2010 calendar: animals with personality

A company called Takkoda has produced a calendar of pets made to look like rock stars.

Hundreds of Dogs Light up the Brooklyn Bridge to Feed Needy Pets

More than 400 dogs -- from chihuahuas to Great Danes -- took to the iconic Brooklyn Bridge under cover of darkness last night (Saturday, September 26) to raise funds for the 1 million pets that, according to ASPCA estimates, have lost or will lose their homes to foreclosure.


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