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 […]
Sarasota Dog News
Sarasota Dog’s Weekend Scout, March 24, 2012
This Saturday, March 24 The Manatee County Humane Society hosts the 6th Annual Paws in Motion, Riverfront in Downtown Bradenton. Registration is at 9am, the walk begins at 10am. Get a head start collecting pledges and your pet could be the 2013 SpokesPet just like Panda, the beautiful Siamese cat. Panda will be leading the […]
Breed Profile: Poodle
By Lauren Tharp The perfect mix of beauty and brains, the Poodle has rightly earned its spot as the 8th most popular breed in America and the 2nd most intelligent by the American Kennel Club. The Poodle, originally used as a hunting dog, has had an ever-changing role throughout its history. Being employed as anything […]
Sarasota Dog’s Weekend Scout: March 17 & 18, 2012
Two big events this weekend! Coming up on Saturday the 15th Annual St. Pugtrick’s event on St. Armand’s Circle. A benefit for the Humane Society of Sarasota County, the circle will be filled with pet vendors and gorgeous pugs in their finery. From 10-2. Sunday at the Sarasota Kennel Club – The Mutt Derby will […]
Breed Profile: Rottweiler
by Lauren R. Tharp Opinions of Rottweilers vary wildly. While many remember Alexandra Day’s Good Dog, Carl children’s book series, still more remember the breed as the “evil” dogs from The Omen. The one thing everyone seems to agree on? Rottweilers make excellent guard dogs! Most commonly used as guard dogs, this breed is also […]
Dogs Night Out at Sak’s Fifth Avenue Sarasota
The most popular accessory sported at Sarasota’s Sak’s Fifth Avenue tonight were smiles. At a benefit for the Animal Rescue Coalition, pups and their people wagged and wiggled through the retailers aisles with a commonality of happiness. Attendees were treated to Champagne and hors d’oeuvres, while a DJ played house music and much mingling commenced. […]