Meet the Author: Amy Tokic Amy Tokic is the Editor of Petguide.com, the flagship site to over 70 different pet communities, which offers pet parents a one-stop-info-shop for all things dog and cat related. Amy’s been with PetGuide since the beginning, guided by the wisdom of her Shih Tzu mix and furry roommate, Oscar. Together, […]
The frantic feeling of losing a pet is something many pet owners recognize. Even if it’s only for a moment, the sudden clench of the heart is hard to forget. While the first step if your pet goes missing is act fast, it’s also important to stay calm throughout the process. With the right steps […]
Meet the Author: Amy Tokic Amy Tokic is the Editor of Petguide.com, the flagship site to over 70 different pet communities, which offers pet parents a one-stop-info-shop for all things dog and cat related. Amy’s been with PetGuide since the beginning, guided by the wisdom of her Shih Tzu mix and furry roommate, Oscar. Together, […]
Meet the Author: Amy Tokic Amy Tokic is the Editor of Petguide.com, the flagship site to over 70 different pet communities, which offers pet parents a one-stop-info-shop for all things dog and cat related. Amy’s been with PetGuide since the beginning, guided by the wisdom of her Shih Tzu mix and furry roommate, Oscar. Together, […]
In July 2018, the FDA announced it was investigating whether or not there is a link between grain free diets, low taurine, and the suspected increased occurrence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). The FDA provided an update in June 2019, that contained its research to-date, and communicated that it is continuing the investigation. The research presented […]
Few things in a dog owner’s life are as foul-smelling and potentially nausea-inducing as a dog’s anal glands. These smelly sacs are the cause behind many a vet visit and certainly not something many pet owners want to mess with. Unfortunately, a lot of dogs have trouble expressing these glands themselves, which can lead to […]
Whoever invented the phrase “fighting like cats and dogs” obviously never tried living in a house with cats and birds. These two creatures seem destined to have it out for one another. There was an entire cartoon based upon their rivalry. However, with a little hard work, you can get these guys to live together […]
June is Social Petworking Month! It’s a whole month dedicated to taking advantage of social media to help homeless pets find their forever homes. “One of the biggest struggles a rescue can face is not having enough community reach,” says Drea Rose, who works as a registered volunteer for Central Ontario Animal Rescue (COAR). “For […]
Meet Buddy Mercury! Not only can he sing, but he plays the piano as well. Buddy, a rescue dog, even has an album on iTunes, and the proceeds from sales benefit animal rescues. The bow tie is an especially nice touch. Want to watch more videos like this? We add a new video to this […]
My six-year-old English Shepherd, Bones, is a hardcore athlete. He plays hard, runs hard, and works hard. I don’t make him do these things; it’s just his nature. He’s happiest when pushing himself. Unfortunately, his temperament means that sometimes he hurts himself and his paws bear the brunt of the wear and tear. He has […]