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Catch up on all the dog news, stories, training, and lifestyle tips, tricks and advice you might have missed in this dog news week in review!
From inspiring stories, breaking news, advice for dog moms and dads, and tips for training your furriest family members, a lot happens in a week! Here are the top dog stories from this past week, all in one easy-to-read article!
RECALL ALERT: Darwin’s Natural Selections Raw Dog Food
Darwin’s Natural Pet Products of Tukwila, Washington, is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Darwin’s Natural Selections raw dog food due to possible Salmonella contamination.…Continue reading
FDA Warns of Eye Injuries Associated with Use of Canine Ear Medication
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about reports of eye injury and irritation in both people and dogs following application of the canine ear medication Osurnia or Claro to dogs.…Continue reading
The Holiday Gifts You Hate Getting Can Also Sicken Your Pet
They say you should never look a gift horse in the mouth, but finding flaws in holiday gifts could save pet parents an unexpected trip to the vet—and a blow to their budgets.…Continue reading
Ask the Trainer: I Don’t Understand My Dog’s Sudden Behavior Change
A reader contacted us after experiencing a sudden and unexplained behavior change in her previously well-behaved five year old dog. Trainer Steve Reid offers advice that will help ANY dog parent faced with an unwelcome behavior change.…Continue reading
Man Arrested While Rushing to Take Injured Dog to the Hospital
A Massachusetts man promised to do anything to save his dog – and he meant it. Last week, fulfilling that promise meant being arrested. And, he has absolutely no regrets.…Continue reading
Caught on Tape: Georgia Cop Shoots Dog, Orders Owner to Behead Him
The Crawford County, Georgia Sheriff’s Office is investigating a disturbing incident in which, after shooting a man’s dog, a deputy ordered the dog’s owner to behead him.…Continue reading
5 Dog-Safe Alternatives to Popular Holiday Plants
When decorating your home for the holidays, remember to ditch the dangerous decor and opt for these 5 dog-safe holiday plants instead!…Continue reading
Imagine That! Loose Dog Causes a Scene at Broadway Performance of ‘Cats’
Service dogs are trained to ignore distractions while working by their handler’s side. But, apparently a human-sized kitty is just too much to ignore! During a recent performance of Cats on Broadway, an audience member’s service dog broke loose from his human and gave chase to one of the feline performers!…Continue reading
Missing Dog is Finally Going Home After 5 Years
After five years, an Indiana family had given up on ever seeing their beloved missing dog again. But, thanks to a microchip and a little Christmas magic, Cali is finally back home for the holidays.…Continue reading
Stranger Things, Star Wars Leading the Pack in Popular Dog Names of 2017
A year-end report revealed that pop culture continues to influence dog names, with Stranger Things and Star Wars-inspired monikers topping the list of most popular dog names of 2017!…Continue reading
INFOGRAPHIC: Watch Out for These Holiday Doggie Dangers
We can’t think of a worse way to spend the holidays than at the emergency room with your dog! To keep your dog safe and have a happy holiday, print, post, and share this important infographic!…Continue reading
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Features an Alien Based on Carrie Fisher’s Dog
Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson has confirmed that an alien character in the movie is based on late star Carrie Fisher’s beloved dog, Gary.…Continue reading
