Holiday air travelers who plan to bring their pets with them on a flight need to be especially careful if their pet is a Persian cat or short-nosed dog such as a bulldog or pug.
Reports of pet deaths during flight by the Department of Transportation – who put out the report each month – have people wondering about the number of unexplained deaths with short-nosed, or brachycephalic, breeds that had no problems prior to take off.
It’s speculated that these particular breeds have a harder time breathing in the first place, and the combination of this and the atmosphere in …read more

Donuts aren’t just for people! Of course, these donuts for dogs are a bit more healthy and don’t take nearly as long (just pop them in the microwave!) and are overall more dog-friendly, so why not whip up a batch for your dog to enjoy the next time you treat yourself?
Microwaveable Dog Donuts
2 C Whole wheat flour
3 T Oatmeal
1 Egg; lightly beaten
1 tsp Garlic powder
2/3 C Beef or chicken broth
Place flour in a bowl, add egg and broth and mix well. Blend in oatmeal and garlic powder. Roll dough into a ball, roll out on a lightly floured surface to …read more

This week’s Pet of the Week is Tyson:

Victoria writes:
“I had toyed around with the idea of getting a dog for some time. I did some research on pugs because I think they’re too cute and decided that was a good match for me, they were just a little pricey.
“Still, one day I ended up in a pet store and fell in love with the only pug in the store. The price tag threw me off a little, but I had become so attached to him in just a few minutes that I had to have him. I don’t regret …read more