Due to inclement weather, Organizers have rescheduled this event to Sunday May 6th for Dog Day Afternoon. Adorable adoptables will be on hand from local rescue groups inside the showroom for you to meet and greet. This is a great opportunity to talk with the individuals who have been caring for the pups and find […]
Archives for April 2012
Breed Profile: Welsh Corgi
by Lauren R. Tharp As the old Welsh term “cor gi” roughly translates to “dwarf dog,” is it any wonder that this lovely herding breed is known primarily for its squat stature? Popularized in modern times by Queen Elizabeth II and recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934, the Corgi has been making itself […]
Ticks: The dirty facts
by Lauren R. Tharp When I say “tick,” a few of you may think of the bumbling blue superhero; however, for most dog owners, the word “tick” means trouble. Ticks emerge in Spring and stick around until Fall, lurking in tall grass, waiting to suck the blood of your unsuspecting pup. What is a Tick? […]
Puppy Politics – Protest Puppy Mills in Sarasota
Whether you are a dyed-in-the-wool Democrat or Republican to the core, there is one thing all dog lovers agree on: animal abuse is wrong. Pet stores that sell puppies have to get their “product” somewhere and in most cases it is from puppy mills. What happens at a puppy mill is that “breeder” dogs are […]
Breed Profile: Boxer
by Lauren R. Tharp Originally used for dog fighting, the Boxer would stand on its hind legs, striking out at its opponent with its front paws like, well, a boxer! Officially recognized as a breed in 1904, the Boxer is currently the 7th most popular breed in the United States. Many celebrities have taken a […]
From the Doctor’s Desk: Discospondylitis
by Dr. Anne Chauvet Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota Sue is a beautiful Catahoula Leopard dog/Poodle mix who had a serious brush with a somewhat unusual condition whose cause can be a bit hard to diagnose. This also turned out to be a zoonosis, meaning it was possible for Sue’s condition to be […]