The Bulldog is small in stature, but wide and compact, with a thick, massive head. Its head should be broad (the broader the more prized) with cheeks that extend to the sides of the eyes. The skin on the skull and forehead should fall in dense folds. Its muzzle is short and pug, its nose, broad and black with large nostrils. Its upper lip is pendent...

By MIKE BAIRD
Corpus Christi Caller-Times


CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — A Vietnam veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder received an unconventional prescription in July.

"John McGahey needs a service pet," his physician wrote. "He plans on using a cat. This pet is allowed to travel with Mr. McGahey anywhere."...

By AMANDA RICKER
Bozeman Daily Chronicle


BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Bozeman-based West Paw Design’s mission is to appeal to the human desire to reduce their carbon footprint by helping them cut their furry friends’ carbon pawprint as well.

West Paw produces eco-friendly pet beds, toys and apparel. The "green" material employed by the company ranges...

NAMPA — Anyone seeking a new or a lost pet should call the Pet Haven Shelter at 466-1298 for information, or visit the shelter at 333 Orchard Ave.
Pet Haven’s shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday noon to 4 p.m. and closed Sunday and most holidays....

Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums, with or without infection. Stomatitis means that the inflammation involves the entire mouth. Cats have a disease that causes severe gum irritation that may involve almost all of the mouth. The tissues are infiltrated with plasmacytes and lymphocytes, cells of the immune system. Therefore, this disease is called lymphocytic-plasmacytic gingivitis, lymphoplasmacytic gingivitis, lymphocytic-plasmacytic stomatitis, or lymphoplasmacytic stomatitis.
Contributing factors are tartar formation on the teeth and accompanying bacteria around the teeth and gums are usually present. Although these factors...

As the weather turns colder and the holidays approach, many pet owners
start thinking of the adorable Halloween costumes and cozy sweaters they
can put on their pets. While these outfits can be fun and festive, the
wrong outfit can cause harm to your animal.

Dr. Mark Stickney, Director of General Surgery Services at the Texas
A&M University College...

Taking care of our pets is a year round commitment. However, caring for our animals is more than simply making sure they have food, water, and shelter each day. Making sure they visit their veterinarian for regular check-ups is vital to their well being as well.
October is National Pet Wellness Month. Sponsored by The American Veterinary Medical Association and Fort Dodge Animal Health, National Pet Wellness month is intended to promote awareness about the pet aging process, disease prevention, and the importance of pet wellness exams.
Many people adopt the misguided belief...

Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums, with or without infection. Stomatitis means that the inflammation involves the entire mouth. Cats have a disease that causes severe gum irritation that may involve almost all of the mouth. The tissues are infiltrated with plasmacytes and lymphocytes, cells of the immune system. Therefore, this disease is called...

NAMPA — Anyone seeking a new or a lost pet should call the Pet Haven Shelter at 466-1298 for information, or visit the shelter at 333 Orchard Ave.
Pet Haven’s shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday noon to 4 p.m. and closed Sunday and most holidays....

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) _ A man whose dog rescued him from a house fire in Trinidad says the animal died after running back into the burning building.

Trinidad & Tobago Express newspaper quotes Anderson Marcano as saying that he woke up because the dog kept barking and tugging at his pants. Marcano says he smelled the smoke and was shocked to find his house on fire.

The story published Friday did not say why the dog ran back in. Marcano said no one else...

Hurricane season isn’t over yet. In the wake of Hurricane Ike’s
wrath, we are again reminded of the stress and chaos that can come from
evacuations. Though a difficult time for everyone, pet owners have the
added responsibility of making sure their furry (or scaly) friends are
safe.
First and foremost, do not leave your pets behind. If the situation is...

NAMPA — Anyone seeking a new or a lost pet should call the Pet Haven Shelter at 466-1298 for information, or visit the shelter at 333 Orchard Ave.
Pet Haven’s shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday noon to 4 p.m. and closed Sunday and most holidays....

Cervical neck lesions, also one of the common problems of dental disease in cats, result from a progressive destruction of the enamel resulting in slowly deepening “holes” in affected teeth. Once the sensitive parts of the tooth are exposed, these lesions are intensely painful, and the only available treatment is to extract the tooth. The cause of...

KANSAS CITY — Dog & Cat Lovers of America announces that cash and prizes are up for grabs in the Fall Cutest Pet Photo Contest. Prizes include Pet Smart gift cards, tropies and $1,000 in cash.
Pet owners are welcome to enter to win a share of the prizes. Deadline for entries is Oct. 19. Dog or cat photos are welcome. There is a strict limit of one photo per household.
Submit online or by postal mail. Visit www.cutestpetcontest.com or mail send one photograph in full color or black and white of any size. All photo entries must include the photographer’s name and address on the back. Send to Dog & Cat Lovers Fall Contest, PO Box 4470, Olathe, KS 66063. There is no entry fee.

BOISE — Annually the Idaho Horse Board awards grants to projects which benefit the Idaho hose industry in areas of education, research and promotion. Grant requests are now being accepted and must be received by Dec. 1.
Some of the grants have gone to improve public horse facilities, educational programs, to promote the Horse Expo, college research and teaching projects and assisting in funding public television horse productions.
All grant requested must be typed or computer generated. Call (208) 788-7111 for an application or mail your request to the Idaho Horse Board, 803...

NAMPA — Anyone seeking a new or a lost pet should call the Pet Haven Shelter at 466-1298 for information, or visit the shelter at 333 Orchard Ave.
Pet Haven’s shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday noon to 4 p.m. and closed Sunday and most holidays.
It costs $50 to adopt a cat. These charges include spaying or neutering the pet, deworming it, vaccination and a leukemia test.
Remember the low-cost spay and neuter clinic at the shelter. Call for times and dates....

STURGIS, S.D. (AP) _ Sturgis officials have given preliminary approval to an ordinance that would regulate the owners of pit bulls.
Several people lined up to testify in favor and against the measure.

If enacted by city officials, the ordinance will force pit bull owners to carry liability insurance. They also will have to register their dogs and keep them restrained at all times.

Sturgis Animal Control...

COLLEGE STATION, Sept. 11, 2008 – If Rover seems anxious and wakes up panting at night, it may be more than just a bad dream.
He may be suffering with Cushing’s disease, and although it can cause significant health problems, it can be managed with proper veterinary care.
“Cushing’s disease (also known as hyperadrenocorticism) primarily occurs in small breed dogs that are middle aged and older,” says Dr. Deb Zoran, a veterinarian at the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University.
“In 9...

Our mini-Australian Shepherd is hyper, to say the least. When we leave him outside, he digs at the edges of our lawn all day long. He's actually doing quite a bit of damage despite only weighing 8 lbs.! I don't want to put him in a kennel all day and scolding him when we get home doesn't seem to help. I really don't want to make him afraid of me. Any...

My landlord recently stopped by to kill weeds using round-up all over the house? I know that stuff can be poisen to animals. I've kept my cat in for 3 days and I think he's going krazy......When he goes outside he eats grass so Ive been kinda worried. Do you know how long I should keep him in the house? Any ideas???

For all of you dog lovers out there, I found a great site that has about every topic imaginable for your friendly canine. It also has online shopping available with everything from leashes and collars to dog houses and outdoor kennels. Some of the cool things that I have enjoyed are:
* Dog...

I have a dog about a year old and she loves to swallow things whole yep she does not even chew them... :)
My vet told me to start giving her frozen veggies to chew on to distract her but she eats those in 5 seconds we call her the vacuum at home she can eat anything in less than a min.
Any ideas?

This is just a guideline(given to me by my vet):

6-8 Weeks:
Physical
Distemper / Hepatitus / Parainfluenza
ParvoVirus / Corona Virus I
Fecal (worm check)
Deworm
Heartworm Prevention / Flea control...

Help support Nampa's future Dog Park and bring your dog to the Pooch Pool Party at Nampa's Lakeview Water Park on 8/23. Join us for this unique opportunity that allows you to bring your dog swimming at Lakeview Water Park. The event is an off leash open water swim for all dogs.
Rules: dogs must enter and exit on a leash, the event prohibits dogs under 4 months old, aggressive dogs, and female dogs in heat. Vaccinations that include rabies and bordetella (kennel cough) are required. Please leave collar on dog while swimming. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Handler is limited to 2 dogs. People will not be...

Wow! I cannot believe the stuff they have for pets now. I was recently at the Boise Farmers Market and saw a little Yorkie with sunglasses! How adorable... come to find out they are pretty popular and called Doggles. There are 2 really great specialty stores in the Treasure Valley where you can spoil your furry little friends. One is on 8th in Downtown...