Pets participated in the Civil War in a number of ways. There were dogs who fought on the front lines, spy dogs, hospital dogs, messenger dogs and prison dogs. Other animals served as mascots for the regiments. Despite orders to the contrary, many soldiers kept pets with them, including dogs, cats, squirrels and raccoons. General […]
Merrick Pet Care Inc. of Amarillo, TX is recalling a single lot of its Doggie Wishbone Pet Treats, Item #29050, UPC#2280829050, Lot 11031, Best By 30 Jan 2013 due to the potential for salmonella contamination. Pet Care has decided to err on the side of caution and recall the product. 248 cases of this lot […]
Dogs don’t sweat as we do. They cool their bodies by panting. Oxygen enters the body through the open mouth, cooling their bodies. The evaporation of moisture on the tongue helps to reduce body temperature. Dogs can also reduce body temperature by dilating their facial and ear blood vessels. This allows the blood vessels to […]
