Kathy Hodel of Lake Havasu, Arizona has brought a very serious situation to our attention. Temperatures in Lake Havasu can rise well over 100 degrees with added humidity. However Havasu’s animal shelter, supported by taxpayers and donations, for some unknown reason, will not install donated air conditioners in dog shelter areas. The present method of […]
Most dogs have been bred to assist man at work, hunting, guarding, herding, transporting humans and their goods, as service dogs, companions – the list goes on. The nature of dogs is to please their humans and they respond to the tasks given to them eagerly. Sled dog breeds include Alaskan Malamutes, American and Siberian […]
Pets that are aging or have experienced trauma often become arthritic. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t exercise. Symptoms of arthritis can be a stiff gait, difficulty getting up from a prone position, lameness, swollen joints, pain, loss of joint flexibility, hesitation running, jumping, climbing stairs. Pain can be treated with medication, although long-term use […]
