Articles: dogs
RootLab is the Future of Pet Foods
dogs, pet food
Senior Brand Manager of RootLab, Chris O’Neil, about the future of dog food HERE on Steve Dale’s Pet World, WGN Radio. A new dog food, created in Chicago, RootLab is selling pet food with new proteins. Get ready – they include alternative protein sources like crickets; cod and chick pea; chicken organs and ancient grains,…
Anti-Vaxxers: A Scary Trend in the Pet World
cats, dogs, Fear Free, Featured, pets, rabies, veterinary health, veterinary technician
Anti-vaxxers – those opposed to nearly all or even all vaccines – are gaining momentum. Their claims are based largely on misguided and even made up notions regarding human vaccines, and even more distorted information regarding vaccines for animals. You might expect to read this sort of piece in CATSTER or DOGSTER magazines, and the…
WGN Radio Dog Adoption Segment from Anti Cruelty Society
animal shelters, Anti Cruelty Society, cats, dogs, pets, Steve Dale, WGN Radio
Three words to describe Estela are: affectionate, gentle, and sweet, and dog adoption. And she can be yours, from the Anti Cruelty Society. In our WGN Radio dog adoption segment tomorrow (Tuesday), 9:10 AM with Steve Cochran (on WGN Radio and CLTV). Tracy Elliot, new Anti Cruelty President will make his Chicago WGN Radio debut with…
Saving Pets’ Lives in Kennel Fires
dogs, human animal bond
Kennel fires and fires at pet boarding facilities happen too often around the U.S. with far too many fatalities, and nearly all those horrible deaths are preventable. When over 30 dogs were killed in a fire in West Chicago (Bully Life Animal Services or formerly D and D Kennels), 2N442 County Farm Road on January…
St. Patrick’s Day Dogs
dog breeding, dogs, human animal bond, pets
For a nation that’s just under 33,000 square miles, Ireland has more than their wee bit of dog St. Patrick’s Day dogs, Just to compare, Ireland is slightly smaller than the state of Maine. We could be green with envy. Here’s a rundown of the dog breeds that originated in Ireland. Glenn of Imaal Terrier…
Protecting Pets In Kennel Fires
animal shelters, dogs, Steve Dale
When over 30 dogs were killed in a fire in West Chicago (Bully Life Animal Services or formerly D and D Kennels), 2N442 County Farm Road on January 14, I thought this shouldn’t ever happen again. Indeed, this tragedy, and others like it – which do happen around the country – are often preventable. With…
It’s Up to You New York: Ban Sales of Dogs, Cats at Pet Stores
cats, dogs, pet store, pets, puppies, Puppy Mill, Puppy Mill Project, Puppy Mills, Steve Dale
No responsible breeder ever sells to a pet store, and that is why so many communities have banned sales of dogs and cats (and sometimes also rabbits) from pet stores. Several counties have done the same. Forgot about going into a pet store to purchase a dog or cat in California or in Maryland, that…
Losing a Dedicated Force to Save Animals
animal shelters, cats, dogs, pets, Steve Dale
Janice Chatterton, founder and President of the SPCA Puerto Vallarta, did in life what few do. She helped to change an entire culture and has saved lives. Chatterton, who was in her eighties, recently passed away after a sudden illness. Her sheer determination to rescue animals in need has saved a few thousand dogs and…
Canine Lymphoma with Dr. Sue Cancer Vet
dogs, human animal bond, veterinary health
Veterinary oncologist Dr. Sue Ettinger talks about what might be the most common cancer in dogs, lymphoma. She agrees no one wants to hear that diagnosis, but it can be very treatable. Dr. Sue describes how you petting your dog may lead to a veterinary visit, which could lead to the diagnosis. So, always pet…
Don’t Believe the Hype: Dogs are Not Wolves
dog behavior, dog training, dogs, human animal bond, pets, veterinary health
Of course, dogs evolved from wolves, but it’s definitely not as advertised. Dogs evolved from a wolf species circa 40,000 years ago. And that species is long gone. Dogs-wolves – not sure what to call them when they were in the process of evolving – actually hunted in tandem with Cro-Magnon men. And it turns…
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