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Dogs & Love – Let your dog fetch you some love
Dogs & Love - Let your dog fetch you some love Ever wondered what makes a “Poodle person” a “Poodle person?” Well, what attracted you to your dog may just be the answer to what you seek in a mate! Unbeknownst to you, you may have sought the qualities in your dog to...
Stop Barking!
Sheryl Matthys, The Dog Expert Jan. 2011 One of the most popular questions people ask at Leashes and Lovers is, “How do I stop my dog from barking so much at other dogs, people, kids,…” Many dogs bark or whine – it’s natural. But, why? Well, they are doing this to...
Diabetes in Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment
By Darcy Lockman Jan. 2011 Brooklyn-based marketing manager Lori Townsend adopted her long-haired dachshund, Daisy, when the pup was weaned at 10 weeks old. Daisy had no health problems to speak of until soon after her seventh birthday: Suddenly she emptied her water...
STOP! Don’t Feed Your Dog These Foods
Human foods smell and taste so good to our dogs – especially over the holidays. Unfortunately, some items can be hazardous for dogs because of their different metabolism. While in most cases, these foods may only lead to stomach upset and diarrhea, some items can...
Missouri Approves Tighter Rules for Puppy Mills
Admin Nov. 2010 ST. LOUIS (Nov. 3, 2010) — Nearly 1 million Missouri voters sent a powerful message through the ballot box to shed the stigma of being the puppy mill capital of the country by approving Proposition B, a statewide ballot initiative to establish basic...
Leashes and Lovers Greyhound Feature Story on Animal Planet
They say a baby can change your life – well in this case it was a dog! When Sheryl Matthys decided to rescue Shiraz – the Greyhound, little did she know her dog would LEAD her to help others find love, real friendships, and even a best selling book. And, that story...
Fewer Pets are Being Surrendered to Shelters!
Fewer Pets are Being Surrendered to Shelters! OAKVILLE, ONTARIO, Nov 15, 2010 -- Pethealth Inc. - The number of pet owners surrendering their cats and dogs to shelters in October declined by 5% and 9% year over year, according to the October PetPoint Report, a monthly...
The Internet: a puppy mill’s best friend
The Internet: a puppy mill’s best friend
DogTime
Oct. 2010
Imagine… you’re searching online for a new puppy and you stumble onto a web site that appears to have just the one you’ve been looking for. According to the site, the pup is vaccinated, in good health, and has his official papers. There are even photos: in one, the puppy is scampering through a field of daisies; in another, he’s curled up by the fireplace in a comfy little bed.
Now imagine that everything you’ve just seen and read is a lie.
Are Tick and Flea Control Products Safe?
Darcy Lockman Sept. 2010 Dr. Katy Nelson, a Virginia-based emergency veterinarian, has rarely seen an adverse reaction to flea and tick repellents in her career. “Maybe I’ve seen three or four dogs have reactions -- allergic, itchy or swollen faces. You give...
Buying the Perfect Dog Bed
New dog bed designs are available in an array of fabrics, sizes and shapes waiting to be snuggled in by your pet. The variety might overwhelm you when trying to decide what will meet both your needs in their new bed and what you want to see in your home. You may want...
Make Your Dream Book a Reality
Sheryl Matthys July 2010 I just launched my first book after some 3 years in the making and it’s now a Best Seller! If I knew then what I know now… Well, I’m here to share with you how I became a best selling author and continue to have success. After completing my...
Dog Grooming Basics
Darcy Lockman July, 2010 When the employer of New York Marketing Executive Laurie Bromley began making budget cuts last year, her monthly business trips to Los Angeles became a thing of the past -- and so did her 4-year-old dachshund’s overnight stays at the dog spa...
Hiking with Your dog
Sheryl Matthys, The Dog Expert & Kim Boatman 6/2010 Leashes and Lovers and Outdoor Bound have offered HIKE AND HOUND for a few years now. While these outdoor excursions are fun for both human and canine, hiking with dogs takes some planning and thought. The following...
Grandma Knew Best on a Clean, Pet Friendly House
Sheryl Matthys, The Dog Expert May, 2010 There are so many products on the market today and while some work better than others – I personally prefer a natural remedy for the protection of my dogs and young children. My Greyhounds, Shiraz and Buffett, ages 6 & 11...
Carrie Underwood “Ace’s” it with her Dog as Ring Bearer
An "Ace" of a wedding! We're talking about Carrie Underwood including her dog Ace. “He’ll be one of the ring bearers — he’s like my kid,” the singer told reporters at the Bideawee animal shelter in Manhattan. “If I was getting married and I had a child, of course my...
Automatic Dog Eyedrops in the Works
Darcy Lockman April 2010 When Gora, a bomb-sniffing German shepherd working for the Department of the Navy, began to have chronically red eyes and discharge, her Washington, D.C., caretakers took the professional pooch to her veterinarian. Gora was diagnosed with a...
Adoptapalooza Pet Adoption
Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals Leashes and Lovers takes part in the First-Ever NYC Adoptapalooza Pet Adoption Celebration Planned for May 22 in Washington Square Park. Please join us! Featuring FREE "pet-tastic" activities and close to 100 adorable adoptable pets....
Twelve Days of Dog Holiday Gifting
By Kim Boatman for The Dog Daily Dec.2009 Santa Paws is making his list. All dogs -- naughty and nice -- are on it, so it’s time to consider what gifts might be best for both your budget and your furry pal this holiday season. You won’t find lords-a-leaping or...
Prepare Your Dog for Holiday Boarding
By Kim Boatman for The Dog Daily Nov. 09 When Lisa Cook, a lecturer at the University of Central Florida, heads home to New Jersey for the holidays, she leaves behind a beloved family member: Stella, Cook’s Australian cattle dog, boards at an Orlando veterinary...
Dog Arthritis Cure on the Horizon
Brad Kloza, The Dog Daily
November 09
As a senior emergency clinician at NYC Veterinary Specialists, Trisha Joyce, DVM, has seen her share of doggie trauma. But she says some of the saddest cases are the least dramatic: dogs suffering from severe arthritis.
REMMY GETS A LIFE
In July 2009, in the Dearborn, Michigan “House of Horror” with the neatly trimmed hedges and newly cut lawn, over 100 live (chihuahuas and chihuahua mix) dogs were found in the home of a ‘hoarder’, a man suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder. Unspeakably...
Soft-Hearted Pillow Pet Urn Wins 2009 Pet Style News Editors Choice Award
Soft-Hearted Products Oct, 2009 Products and Trends in the pet world has awarded Soft-Hearted Products their “Editor’s Choice Award” for best pet memorial product. Every year Pet Style News Magazine searches for the finest and most innovative new pet products and...
NIKKI BOUNCES BACK
On an ordinary late summer day in July, Maria was poolside, looking in on her sister Joanna’s two dogs at their beautiful home on Long Island, NY. Joanna and her family were out attending a funeral. As was her routine, and greatest joy, Nikki, the seven-year-old...
Kennel Cough Treatment and Prevention
by Susan McCullough Oct. 2009 As the owner of both a dog day care facility and a boarding kennel in Virginia, Laura Sharkey works hard to keep the dogs in her care free of injury and disease. One disease she doesn’t really worry about? A condition called kennel cough....
Pet Halloween Safety for Dogs
Oct, 2009 By Laverne Hughey, Humane Society of Harrison County In approximately four weeks, Halloween will be celebrated by all the little goblins, and a good time will be had by all. Unless companion animal guardians are careful, however, it can be a very scary time...
CHARLIE HAS HER EYE ON YOU
The story that Abby related to me of Charlie, the (extra-petite) miniature Schnauzer, doesn’t take long to tell, but the look in Charlie’s eyes in the photos, above, communicates the profound experience she faced with her ailing owner and her resolve to do her best to...
YOU HAD ME AT WOOF!
When Michelle and her colleagues of Recycled Paws Dog Rescue of Peekskill, NY received the filthy van containing “Chamba”, they were nearly knocked off their feet. The pup was given this name as a play on “chubby” which they worked into “Chumby” but that seemed to be...
Fetch This – Travel Kit
The Dog Daily Sept. 2009 Dogs and humans on the go shouldn’t leave home without Eddie Bauer’s Travel Dog Kit. It contains nearly everything your dog needs for a day at the park, beach, family occasion, picnic or other outing. The kit includes compact food and water...
Canine Coughing
Your dog makes all sorts of noises, and a lot of them probably sound like human coughs. In fact, a flu-afflicted person is often described as having a "barking" cough. But dogs can actually cough too, often sounding like you do when you're congested and have a cold,...
Dog Undercoat and Dematting Rake
The Dog Daily Sept. 2009 Give your dog a professional-looking grooming session with this two-in-one cushioned-grip tool. The undercoat rake clears out thick, unwanted winter coat hair, while the dematter gets rid of frustrating tangles. For safety, and to preserve the...