Dog, Meet Baby: The All-Important First Introduction


Updated 05/17/12 10:54 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Introducing Dog and New Baby

You've done everything you can to prep your pup for that major life event on the horizon. Now all that's left is to play your role as mediator during the crucial first meeting of your beloved canine child and your newborn. A baby who's just a few days old is unlikely to have any reaction to his new four-legged sibling, but the dog? That's another story. To ensure that the first introduction goes Read more

Website of the Day: Dog Vacay


Updated 03/01/12 2:09 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Dog Vacay Boarding Website For Dogs

As dog owners know, the hardest part of traveling is the stress of leaving a beloved pooch at a kennel filled with strange dogs and confined spaces. To save the day is Dog Vacay, an Airbnb for the four-legged set. With a design interface strikingly similar to the human vacation site, seasoned travelers will feel like they've used the site before. Believing that home dog boarding is the best Read more

5 Things to Do Before Introducing Pup to Your New Baby


Updated 01/16/12 1:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Preparing a Pet For a New Baby

Adjusting to life with a new baby at home can be hard on everyone — especially your pet, if he isn't prepared for all of the changes that come with an infant in the house. Mama-to-be may be worried about how to make the transition as smooth as possible for her canine baby — and there's lots she can do to help. Click through to check out this list of five things to do before introducing your Read more

Last-Minute Gifts For Your Faithful Companion


Updated 12/21/11 1:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Digital Gifts For Pets

Hold it! Before you reward yourself with a sweet treat for checking off every name from your shopping list, have you found something for the cuddliest on the list? Don't forget the pets that made you smile all year. These tech choices for pets are eligible for speedy shipping so Whiskers and Fluffy won't miss out on the present action. Read more

Geeky Costumes For Your Dog


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Geeky Pet Costumes For Halloween

Halloween may be the time to get all dolled up and head out with your pals for a night of debauchery, but what about your four-legged BFF? No need to leave your dog at home — there are a number of costumes for pets that will show off your geeky side and send tails wagging as you trick-or-treat. No elaborate AT-AT crafting required. Read more

Do You Let Your Pet Sleep in Your Bed?


Updated 07/20/11 2:14 AM · Posted by · 15 comments

Do You Let Your Pet Sleep in Your Bed?

Pets are part of the family, but does that mean they should be able to sleep in your bed? While some people may not have a problem with it, others get slightly grossed out by the thought. There's good reason. Letting your pet sleep in your bed can worsen your allergies, since they'll be shedding pet dander and dust mites, not to mention the fact that they can track dirt and bacteria into your Read more

Do You Have a Pet in Your Household?


Updated 05/26/11 3:00 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Photos of The Hangover Part Two

I am not a pet person by any means. I can appreciate the cuteness of puppies and kittens, but I am adamantly against letting them live in my house. I can't even have "an outdoor dog"; I can't handle the shedding, the slobbering, or the kitty litter in my daily life. That said, it baffles me when people have exotic pets like this monkey, which we'll see in the cast of The Hangover Part II, out Read more

Do You Think Your Pet Is Self-Conscious?


Updated 03/14/11 7:31 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Are Dogs Self-Conscious?

By self-conscious I don't mean your dog refusing to go outside after you've dressed him in a leprechaun costume for fear the neighborhood pups will make fun of him. The debate stems from a scientific test that's used on people and animals to determine if they are self-aware. The test includes marking the baby or animal and then seeing if he notices the marking in his reflection. Apparently, dogs Read more