Showing 17 posts from October 2009
Want to do something special for your dog this Halloween? How about making him a pumpkin pie? Loews Hotels, a brand that's known for its pet friendliness and its "Loews Loves Pets" program, sent us this recipe for a pawsome pumpkin pie. This pie is part of its new Houndly Holiday menu that's been specially developed for holiday dog guests by Loews Hotels Executive Chef Marc Ehrler, an award
by Donna HosterI don't remember any of the dogs I grew up with being angst ridden when left alone for awhile. They were thrilled when we'd come back home, but as long as they were in their own familiar surroundings, being left at home, while not as great as going for a ride (unless it was to the vet), wasn't an emotional catastrophe. Quite the contrary, sometimes it was an opportunity for a
How well do you understand your the labels on your dog's food? According to a recent study commissioned by PETCO, only four people in 10 say they understand pet food labels! (Doubleclick on this chart to open a new window with a large version of the chart.)While the survey showed that about 80 percent of the pet parents felt their dog's food was healthy and nutritious, those labels caused some
Between scary costumes and kids screaming "trick or treat," Halloween can seem like anything but a treat to pets--but there are ways to keep your dog's stress level down. Today we've got some simple tips from Dr. Donna Spector, DVM, DACVIM from VCA Animal Hospitals to keep pets safe and stress-free on Halloween:Make sure your dog’s costume is comfortable and doesn't obstruct vision, hearing, or
Will your dog be taking part in Halloween festivities this year? According to a recent PetSmart® survey, one out of every seven pet parents dressed their pets in costumes for Halloween last year. Does this include you?If you'll be taking your dog along with you for your Halloween fun, you'll want to take some special precautions on this night that can be scary. PetSmart recommends:Pets should
