Articles: animals
WLS On Demand: The Dog Talk Project, Doggy GaGa Project and Smiling Dogs
animals, cats, dogs, veterinary health
Linda Case is conducting some fascinating research. You might called them ‘case studies;’ she’s polling average dog owners on the Internet, asking all sorts of questions. It’s easy to partake, and it’s free, just check out the Dog Talk Project. Linda Case and friends Linda Case appeared on on my WLS 890 AM on Demand…
What To Do About Flea and Tick Products
animals, cats, dogs, veterinary health
Lots of email about this issue from readers and listeners. It all began about a month ago, (March of 2010) when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a statement announcing restrictions and general concerns about Flea and Tick products. I’m glad the EPA is paying attention. That’s a very good thing. And generally, I agree…
A Cat Could Have Been Named Lassie
animals, cats
There’s Lassie the dog, and now there’s Schnautzie the cat. Schnautzie and Greg Guy Trudy and Greg guy were sound asleep; after all it was the middle of the night. Schnautzie jumped on top of Trudy’s chest until she woke up. When Trudy looked at her cat she saw that Trudy was sniffing the air as…
Cat Standing Up for What He Believes
animals, cats
(thanks to Facebook fan Liz C. for the link) The Standing Cat @ Yahoo! Video
Great American Dog Writer Exits Stage Left
animals, cats, dogs, pets, veterinary health
Mordecai Siegal passed away April 1. He was the most influential and prolific pet writer, authoring many top selling pet books. Here’s the tribute piece I just wrote about Mordecai Siegal’s career for my Tribune Media Services column. Morty authored 38 columns for Good News for Pets, and Lea-Ann Germinder has made those available. I…
The Kindness of a Stranger is a Pit Bull
animals, dogs
Angela (authorities aren’t releasing her last name) was leaving a playground with her 2-year old in Port Charlotte, FL. According to published reports, a man approached her with a knife and told her not to make any ‘sudden movements.’ Angela complied, and stood still in her tracks. Just then out of the corner of her…
Guest Blog: Dr. Sheldon Rubin – Spring Is Here
animal shelters, animals, cats, dogs, pet, veterinary health
This guest blog is written by Dr. Sheldon Rubin, past president of the Illinois and Chicago veterinary medical associations. Many times awarded and honored for his veterinary skills and civic contributions, Dr. Rubin is also president of the American Heartworm Society. Welcome to my first ever blog! So I thought I would start with just…
The Complicated Issue of Dogs in Iran
animal shelters, animals, dogs, veterinary health
Like all in the Middle East, issues are complicated – even the topic of ‘man’s best friend.’ Here’s a story about saving dogs at an animal shelter just outside Tehran. In fact, it’s may be the only animal shelter in Iran, a nation of over 70 million people. No one knows how many homeless pets…
Everyone Loves Betty White
animal shelters, animals, cats, dogs, entertainment, pets
I spoke with Betty White just after she was recently honored by the Morris Animal Foundation for over 40 years of devotion as a member of their Board of Directors. Highlights of my interview with Betty White are seen in a video, and here’s my print story with Betty White from my Tribune Media Services…
The Tail of Two Species: Patricia McConnell Explains Why We Love Dogs
animals, cats, dogs, pets
I’ve been asked many times who my favorite people are to interview. One day, I’ll figure out that answer, but I can tell you certified applied animal behaviorist Patricia McConnell is totally in the top-10. I love her books, I love the way she puts things. I’m a fan. And if you haven’t read “For…
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