Paw care in Florida is especially important. Aside from checking your dog’s pads regularly and making sure his or her nails are trimmed, there are some other key things to bear in mind. Sand: Scrambling around the beach is great exercise for your dog but underneath the surface and especially near any plants, sand spurs […]
Sarasota Dog News
Pints for Paws SRQ: January 18, 2015
On January 18th, 2015 SarasotaDog.com and The Sarasota Animal Advocates will host the first Pints for Paws SRQ at Cock & Bull Pub in Sarasota. The event will benefit the local nonprofit organization, Satchel’s Last Resort. Kicking off at 3:00 pm with live bluegrass music from the Four Cent Cotton Club, the informal setting […]
A Banner Year for Sarasota In Defense of Animals
By: Dr. Sue Nielsen Sarasota County is home to more than 1300 nonprofit organizations. Dozens are dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned and/or homeless animals. 2014 was an especially important year, for one particular animal rescue group, as they were marking the 25th anniversary of Sarasota In Defense of Animals aka SDA. SDA was […]
Boating Safety Tips for Dogs
Lakeview Paw Park Adds Agility Equipment
Improving our Paw Parks is an on-going commitment of Sarasota County. Working in conjunction with the Friends of the Paw Parks, fences and have been mended, cement areas added and now some basic agility equipment. Agility is a sport in which a handler guides their dog though a series of obstacles like hurdles, tunnels or […]
Top 5 Holiday Hazards for Dogs!
By Dr. Anne Chauvet Holidays are a festive time. With all of the hustle and bustle – its easy to overlook potential dangers to our four-legged family members. Take preventive measures to protect your pets this holiday season. Being aware of the dangers could save you a trip to the veterinary emergency room. 1. Food […]