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	It's a Dog! How to Plan a Puppy Shower Category: Dog Life So you’ve decided to welcome a dog into your life. This is a big deal. This new little (or not so little; or not so new) bundle of fur will be your family. Most of us spend more time with our dogs than pretty much anyone else and they occupy a place in our hearts that is untainted by the concerns and pettiness that mar so many of our human relationships. more
	Gardening 101 Category: Dog Life Think having a beautiful backyard and a dog are diametrically opposed? Think again. We spoke with Stephen Westcott-Gratton, senior horticultural editor at Canadian Gardening, who had much to say on the subject, especially since recently celebrating his English Springer Spaniel puppy Worcester’s first birthday. Both dog and garden are thriving. Training a puppy to behave well in a garden was actually easier than Westcott-Gratton expected, which was a relief to all concerned. more
	How I Met My Dog - Rio Category: Dog Life “His mom was a Lab, and his dad was a traveling salesman,” said the guy at the animal shelter, gesturing to the 12-week-old puppy he was washing to get ready to meet us. The filthy little pooch had been living in a small cage with four littermates and had a bite on his cheek. It was heartbreaking. more
	Pesticides and Your Pet Category: Health While spring is a time to plant beautiful flowers in your yard, it also brings pesky insects out in numbers. Because of this, a potential hazard this time of year for pets is pesticides. "Before choosing a pesticide read the label to ensure it is safe for your pet," said Michael Golding, assistant professor at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. "Avoid products with bone-meal as these can be tasty to your pet, and pesticides with organophosphates and carbamates as these can be extremely deadly." more
	Pet Heart Health and Heartworms Category: Health The heart is a complex organ and it is important for pet owners to be aware of the diseases it can develop. Pet owners should be aware of the signs and symptoms of heart disease so that they can provide their pet with the best possible care. more