Dogs

It was a sunny Friday afternoon, and Emery Robinson, 23, and her black lab puppy, Moakley, were enjoying themselves in a dog park: Moakley tussling with peers, Robinson talking dog…

How did we get here? Well is seems we didn’t just arrive at this point in our pet’s world, instead it has been a steady incremental growth in acceptance, technology…

Many horse facilities do not allow dogs on their premises, and for good reason. Dogs can follow their instincts and either chase or attempt to herd horses, causing stress or…

May 1-7, 2011 is National Pet Week. In the spirit of recognizing our bond with animals, some local young equestrians have offered their insight into the horse-human relationship.Madelyn, age 10,…

The cost of owning a horse goes far beyond the initial purchase price… yet too many people place their focus on that initial expense and give no thought about the…

Archeological and paleontological evidence indicates that the horse was domesticated about 5,000 years ago, substantially later than other farm animals. By that time (approximately 3,000 B.C.), the dog had been…

Now more than ever, Fido, Fifi and our other animal friends have more than a fighting chance when it comes to living happier, healthier and longer lives. Today’s pet owners…

The health of people, animals, and our environment are each inextricably interconnected. Understanding and addressing the health issues created at this intersection is an interesting concept. However you may be…

Considering that wild canines and felines have been around for millions of years, domestication of them is relatively new. Their long history of living in the wild produced some natural…

Not OkWould you keep a cat in a fish bowl? Or a hamster in a horse stable? Would you feed rabbit chow to your dog, or try to train a…