by Lauren R. Tharp Thunder, lightening, and scared dogs all seem to go hand-in-hand. But what can we do, as pet owners, to calm our poor quaking pups? Coddling VS. Ignoring: The Two Most Common Methods Face Off Opinions differ on this matter: Some say to coddle the dog while others say to ignore it. […]
Sarasota Dog News
Sarasota Dog Meetup – Saturday at Lakeview Paw Park
This Saturday the Sarasota Dog Meetup group will be romping and playing at the Lakeview Paw Park! This park has ample space for both large and small dogs, water and usually is stocked with bags. The Sarasota Dog Meetup group meets regularly to socialize our dogs, meet other like-minded people and to enjoy the dog-friendly […]
Extra TLC for Senior Dogs
It’s never too early to book your pet sitter
Traveling around the holidays is always stressful. Knowing that your pet is in good hands can relieve at least some of that anxiety. Really good pet sitters often get booked up early. Here are some trusted resources that you can rely on to take care of your dogs and other pets when you are enjoying […]
Wilson – Adoptable Shih-Tzu
Preventing and treating pneumonia: Lulu’s story
This little French BullDog named Lulu got pneumonia from food inadvertently entering her lungs. Fortunately, she was treated at Sarasota’s Critical Vet Care. You can see her story here. If your puppy or dog gobbles food too quickly, you may want to consider a “slow” dog food bowl. These bowls have protrusions from the bottom of […]