In case you're wondering - this is my boyfriends email - and my name is Sarah - not Michael!!

Hi Everyone! I’m new to all of this but it looks like fun! So I thought I’d give it a go, wanted to introduce myself. I’m Sarah

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One of my pet sitting clients boils the water she gives her cats, to make it easier on their kidneys. I forgot to ask her what, exactly, this is supposed to achieve, kidney-wise. Any ideas? It seems to me that filtering it--which she does *not* do--would be more helpful than boiling, because...

"More Than Just Best Friends" Book Review By Jonathan Yardley Sunday, April 12, 2009; B08 ------------------------- "ONE NATION UNDER DOG" Adventures in the New World of Prozac-Popping Puppies . . .

The radiologist at Cornell confirmed it today - Crow's bladder stone is gone, gone, gone. The prescription food did dissolve it so no surgery was required. -- Melinda Shore - Software longa, hardware brevis - Prouder than ever to be a member of the reality-based...

It has been ten years since we have had a puppy in the house so I am unsure of how much they generally go :) I admit I might be a little hypersensitive to this subject too as it was a year ago March that we had to have Shelby put to sleep due to CRF. Our new GSP Remi (14 weeks) seems to drink a...

Just a reminder to keep your dogs away from sugar free gum containing xylitol. We had two patients in today that saw the need to down an entire package of Orbit gum. Apparently a bonding moment :-) We stabilized them and sent them to a 24-hr specialty hospital.

I just created a new page that is all about dogs. Free doghouse building plans, free vet advice, free dog food recipes, pictures, funny dog videos, pet care resources like the ASPCA, free dog training tips from an expert, and lots of stuff like that. This is not a spam "Buy this, Buy that" kinda...

Just letting you know about an excellent book on the animal protection theme…Bad Hare Days by John Fitzgerald (Olympia Publishers). It’s the memoir of a lifelong animal protection campaigner and it’s a real page- turner, a most compelling and inspirational read. Because the author hasn’t the...

I have a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Oliver, aka Buddy aka Butthead. He's a total butthead when it comes to toenail cutting. I have been taking him to the vet, and paying $20. They have to muzzle him, and I tell them he's a biter, and they seem to get it done, although at times they look like...

Last night I made homemade dog biscuits and my dog loved them! Here is the recipe: From the Peninsula Humane Society, San Mateo, Ca 1/2 cup cornmeal 6 tbsp Oil 2 cups whole wheat flour 2/3 cup water or broth

I've been feeding raw beef hearts as well as marrow bones and other raw bones to Muttley for a while. He really enjoys them and I think it is healthy and natural. But a friend says that I should cook them to eliminate the possibility of him getting worms. However, she also gives her dog cooked...

An article about preparing for pet emergencies and caring for pets after an accident or other emergency.

Feeding a high quality dog or cat food will add years to your pet's life and reduce the chances of developing many common health problems. This article will help you identify and choose the best diet for your furry companion. How do you know what dog/cat food is right? For many the choice is...

Raw food for pets? Despite warnings by veterinarians, growing numbers of dog and cat owners are serving uncooked, homemade fare By Christie Keith, Special to SF Gate Tuesday, March 31, 2009 Tater loves the raw, grass-fed, sustainably raised meat a... A cat owned by SF Raw member Michelle Rossi...

Massachusetts Senate Bill #784, An Act Relative to Rabies Vaccination for Dogs and Cats http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/senate/186/st00/st00784.htm, has been introduced by Senator Panagiotakos and will include language into the rabies law allowing medical exemptions for dogs and cats for whom a...

With the recent warm weather, the ticks have started already. We found one unattached on Sassy yesterday morning after a walk and I pulled an attached one off DH this morning. In recent years, I haven't treated the dogs with either flea or tick treatments. Because they are so naked, we are...

I have a 6 year old Golden Retriver and she always barks whenever someone knocks on the door. Any ideas on how to make her stop?

This morning while petting Lady I found a tick. God I hate the things. I immediately removed it and made sure I had all of it. I checked her all over can't find any more and I'll keep checking to be sure I didn't miss anything. I checked everyone over really good and can't find any on the...