Articles tagged: Lorrie Shaw
Pets: Amtrak passengers may be able to bring pets aboard trains if proposed bill passes
Posted: 9 hours agoTrain travel has a certain quality that sets it apart from other forms of travel: you can see America from a very different vantage point than you would being behind the wheel yourself, or in ... Read more »
Pets: Having a severe weather plan can easily include pets
Posted: 1 day agoI think it's a safe bet that we're free from the worry of frost advisories (finally!) and if you're like me, you're really enjoying the outdoors. Certainly, as a pet sitter, I'm thrilled. Working outdoors ... Read more »
Pets: Understanding dog body language is crucial in preventing dog bites
Posted: May 20, 2013Dog bite: those words have an emotional resonance, don't they? If you've ever been bitten by a dog, you don't forget it. It usually happens so fast that it leaves you stunned. May 19-25, 2013 ... Read more »
Pets: 'Sad Cat Diary' pokes fun at the secret life of felines
Posted: May 17, 2013Living with a cat is different than with a dog. Having done it somewhat successfully for more than 15 years myself, I can tell you that my furry friend, Silver, has kept things interesting and ... Read more »
Pets: Sustainability and pets: is pet food the only area that needs serious consideration?
Posted: May 16, 2013Sustainability is a word that has become well-woven into our everyday language, and it's no wonder: we're finding more ways to be mindful of our daily activities and their impact on the environment. For so ... Read more »
Pets: Pets are living longer, healthier - but which states have pets that fared best?
Posted: May 13, 2013I can't emphasize enough the role that our better understanding of the overall needs of our companion animals plays today in helping them live better. Advances in veterinary care, better education of pet owners in ... Read more »
Pets: American Heart Association says having a pet may help reduce heart disease
Posted: May 11, 2013The idea that spending time with pets has a positive impact on the mental well-being of humans has been demonstrated in many ways, from therapy dogs visiting troops deployed overseas to therapy pets used in ... Read more »
Pets: Is using the term 'pet owner' such a bad thing?
Posted: May 07, 2013Being so immersed in the culture of pets, I find no shortage of ways things are changing and evolving when it comes to our relationships with companion animals. One sticking point I'm often caught in ... Read more »
Pets: Scat-tracking dog teams aid conservationists in protecting endangered species
Posted: May 02, 2013There has always been a lot of talk about a canine's sense of smell, and that skill has landed them some of the most unique jobs know to exist. They sniff out drugs, bombs and ... Read more »
Pets: Veterinarian seeks to have clinical trial established on medical marijuana for pets
Posted: Apr 29, 2013Many of the treatments that are used in veterinary medicine were first employed to help humans. Areas that have come into focus for both humans and animals are issues associated with end-of-life care, pain management ... Read more »
Pets: Cicadas will be emerging in a few weeks - but do they pose a risk to pets?
Posted: Apr 25, 2013Before too long, in some areas of the country, the 17-year, or periodical, cicadas will be making their appearance. They live about a foot underground as nymphs for most of their lives, feeding on roots ... Read more »
Pets: Annual event to offer free vision screenings for service animals
Posted: Apr 23, 2013There are plenty of dogs in our community that have jobs: service dogs, certified therapy dogs, those that specialize in search and rescue — and canines that work in law enforcement. Each have gone through ... Read more »
Pets: Natura expands recall of pet food for cats, dogs and ferrets because of Salmonella
Posted: Apr 21, 2013In late March, pet food company Natura initiated a recall of some lots of specific formulas of their dog, cat and ferret food, because of Salmonella. According to the Food and Drug Administration, the company ... Read more »
Pets: 'Pets Unstressing Passengers' program aims to make the experience of air travel more pleasant
Posted: Apr 19, 2013Traveling is one of my great joys, and hopping on a plane to visit a destination far from home is an exciting prospect. However, it can be stressful at times, I grant you that. Trying ... Read more »
Pets: Study indicates that confrontational or punishment-based dog training linked to aggression and other behavior problems in canines
Posted: Apr 18, 2013"By far the most common behavior problem we treat in dogs is aggression,” indicates Meghan Herron, a University of Pennsylvania veterinary researcher. Sadly, it's one of the most cited reasons for a dog owner to ... Read more »
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