The FDA has approved Cerenia to prevent vomiting caused by motion sickness in dogs. Cerenia is an injection that must be prescribed by a vet. (Although this is the first time I had heard of the FDA approving medication for…
Monthly Archives: February 2007
Enough bad news …
I used to subscribe to Google News RSS feed for news on dogs. No more, I quit. It’s all bad. It’s about people abusing their dogs, killing their dogs, negleting their dogs, starving their dogs, … where are all the…
Eight dogs save families from fire
There have been a lot of stories in the news recently about dogs saving people from house fires. Just this year: Dog saves man from Tas house fire. 23/01/2007. ABC News Online Dog saves family from fire. SOUTH ELGIN, Ill…
Prozac for Dogs
Eli Lilly & Co. will be shipping Prozac for dogs under the brand name Reconcile. According to the press release, it should be used to help dogs who suffer anxiety attacks when separated from their owners – that it will…
Here’s a quick way to get rid of ticks
A few summers ago I was hiking the Appalachian Trail with my dog Teddy (and my dad) and by the second day Teddy was covered in ticks. I would count them every night as I tried to pull them all…
Dog saves boy’s life
This dog led his owner straight to the freezing two year old boy, saving his life. Eyewitness News – Police: Dog leads dad to freezing boy. Related posts: Family dog saves boy from pit bulls Dog helps save his human…
How Much Chocolate Can Your Dog Eat?
My dog once ate an entire platter – a double batch – of chocolate fudge. You couldn’t even tell that there had been any fudge on the platter, it was that clean! She didn’t die but she did vomit quite…
Dogs are Good for Babies’ Health
Infants Wheeze Less in Homes with Multiple Dogs. If that’s true, then Caleb is set. He’s got two big furry companions who shed everywhere and follow us around everywhere – including the middle of the night feeding. Related posts: Dogs…
Why is my dog aggressive on leash?
One of my friend's dogs is the nicest dog ever … off leash. On leash he takes exception to just about every male dog out there. If your dog is more aggressive on leash, it's possible that he feels trapped. …
Family dog saves boy from pit bulls
This family dog saved a boy who was being attacked by pitbulls. The pitbulls entered the yard and attacked a puppy first. The thirteen year old boy tried to get the pitbulls off the puppy by banging them on the…
