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Tips to Avoid Spooking Your Dog On Halloween
Costumes only if it’s fun for your pet Don’t put your pets in costume, unless you know they enjoy it. If your pet loves being dressed up, be sure the costume you choose isn’t constricting, unsafe or annoying, since this can add stress to your pet. Be wary of costumes...
Fight Canine Cancer
Rose Springer
November, 2011
Aimee Quemuel, a writer based in Ventura, Calif., did not know a thing about canine cancer when her 11-year-old golden retriever,
Which Dog Breeds are Most at Risk for Swallowing Nonfood Items
Brad Kloza Oct. 2011 Carl Greenhous’ English bull terrier, Toby, had a strange obsession with dental floss. With every chance he got, the canine rummaged through the bathroom trash bin and picked out only the used strands of floss. “He would usually poop it...
DOGS LEFT IN CARS AND HEATSTROKE
Sheryl Matthys, The Dog Expert Sept. 2011 SIGNS OF HEATSTROKE AND WHAT TO DO In about one month's time, I was met with these scenarios without looking for them. What would you do when you come across a dog in a car on a hot day? On a beautiful sunny 85+ degree day at...
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...
Marine Dies but his Bomb Sniffing Dog Gets Adopted
Sheryl Matthys Feb. 2011 It took approval from the Secretary of the Navy and the Defense Department, but the parents of a fallen U.S. soldier were finally allowed to adopt the loyal military dog who rushed to the aid of their son when he was shot and killed in...
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...