No, you are not alone. We all scrutinize our poop. Well… at least our dog’s poop. When it comes to our pets, it really does matter what poop looks like. Beyond the obvious cylindrical clump, poop can be liquidy, whipped, tarry, raspberry jamish or streaked with blood or gobs of mucus. Stool quality can be…
First and foremost, your bowl of candy should be for trick-or-treaters, not for your pets. While your favorite Halloween pumpkin and decorative corn are relatively nontoxic, if ingested, they can cause gastrointestinal upset. And if the piece eaten is too large, blockage could occur. So keep an eye on your favorite candy bowl and decorations.…
Judy Gahide As the witching hour is growing near, We needn’t tell you, your dogs will hear. Bring Toto, Fido, Barkley and Boo, Whether they’ve attended before or will make their debut. Four-legged friends is what this Halloween celebration is about, So come join us at Lake Diamond for a great gadabout. Saturday, October…
Judy Gahide Reminder: Join us for a Spooktacular, Boootiful, Wooonderful and Fangtastic 10th Annual Halloween Pet Party on Saturday, October 27, at 9:00 a.m. at Diamond Lake, IronOaks. If you choose to be an entrant vying for one of the 10 prize bags, use some hocus pocus and create that winning costume! We boo believe…
D. Rovers So you are walking your dog on a beautiful day in Sun Lakes enjoying the great outdoors. Suddenly, your dog has found something truly repulsive and is rolling around on top of it, paws in the air, thoroughly coating himself in whatever he has unearthed. It’s at this point that you thank your…
While you all enjoy the fun summer brings, we need to be mindful of safety tips to keep our four-legged friends safe and happy. Sunburn – Did you know that our pups can get sunburned just like we can? There are sunscreens that are made just for canines, so do not leave home without some.…
Sandi Bargioni, Co-Coordinator It is time, once again, to let the dogs out for some Halloween happiness. The annual Pet Party and Costume Contest will be held on Saturday, October 27, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. As always, the location is Lake Diamond in Oakwood. Ten prize bags will be awarded for the most creative…
Summer is here, and the chance of encountering a snake rises. The summer heat fosters conditions that snakes love. Dry, arid conditions allow snakes to thrive and/or drive them into the comfort of your yard or home. Most snakes that have been found in our populated neighborhoods have been carried in under cars and…
Kristi Nolde-Morrissey Diamond Dogz of Arizona will be starting a new session of hearing dog training classes on June 4 at the Devonshire Senior Center in central Phoenix. Classes are held each Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Students learn the skills they need to train their OWN dog to alert to a…
This is part two of our three-part series on a Pet Owners Nightmare: Hawks, Owls. In our area, the Red-Tailed Hawk and the Great Horned Owl pose the biggest threats to small dogs and cats. OWLS are generally aloof and nocturnal birds of prey and feed mainly on insects, small birds, mammals and fish.…