Super dog places
When it comes to dog friendly eateries in Sonoma County, few can match the welcome mat put out by Howard’s Station Cafe in Occidental.
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Madonna of the Mills
Most puppies bought over the Internet or in chain pet stores come from puppy mills. Breeders handle the dogs like livestock. … Read More »
Dogs smell lung cancer
According to a study just published in the European Respiratory Journal, dogs do a pretty good job of sniffing the presence of lung cancer in patients just by smelling their breath.… Read More »
Conquering rabies
According to figures compiled by the United States Center for Disease Control, rabies control in the United States is pretty much a success story.… Read More »
Dog park survival
“The people who should be at this workshop aren’t at this workshop.” The comment brought a knowing chuckle from the attendees. They deftly figured out that it’s not necessarily the dogs that are the issue at dog parks, but the dog’s people.… Read More »
Too hot for Spot
It was a hot day and death happens quickly to pets left in vehicles. Dogs cannot perspire like humans.… Read More »
Pit Bulls and Chihuahuas
If you are looking to adopt a dog from any of Sonoma County’s animal shelters, you have predominantly two breeds from which to choose; Pit Bulls or Chihuahuas.
DNA database and scooting
For a fee, law enforcement agencies can get help in identifying connections between dogs through DNA analysis and matching. That will help officers track breeders, trainers and potentially, dog fight operators.
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Wet-dog shake theory
The “oscillatory shaking” of dogs and other animals follows a regular back-and-forth pattern, beginning at the head and ending at the tail. The shaking must generate enough force to break the surface tension holding water to the animal.… Read More »
Not dog friendly Sonoma
Dogs Don’t Count in Sonoma! should be the slogan this Saturday during the annual Vintage Festival.
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