Give a ScooperDude Gift Certificate, and we’ll pick up so you don’t have to. Here’s the scoop on the perfect present for dog owners. Give a gift certificate for ScooperDude’s poop scooping services and see the smile it brings. “When the weather outside is frightful…” We scoop so you don’t have to. “Here comes ScooperDude, […]
Avoid these holiday hazards for pups. Holiday decorations Additives in the water for Christmas trees could be harmful if your dog thinks the tree stand is an extra water bowl. Don’t add anything that could be toxic. Broken ornaments, tinsel and homemade ornaments made of salt-dough can cause intestinal blockages or be toxic in other […]
The first three days of July are a busy time for veterinarians as pet parents come in for meds to calm dogs before the 4th. July 5th is the busiest day for shelters as they deal with dogs who have run away after hearing fireworks or backyard firecrackers. Keep your dog safe as rockets red […]
UPDATE: Canine influenza kills two NC dogs I wrote earlier today about canine influenza. Here’s a story from the Charlotte Observer about two NC dogs that have died from the flu. One was from the Raleigh area and the other from the coast. The Observer says no cases have been reported in the Charlotte area. […]
Friday, August 26 is National Dog Day. Join in National Dog Day fun at several events in the Charlotte area. The Vinyl Pi Supports National Dog Day Friday, August 26 from noon – 3 p.m. 15906 Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville The Vinyl Pi loves pups. The pizza joint and bar is accepting donations for a […]
Yes, dogs should have a living will just like their humans. So says veterinarians, advocates and others who care for dogs. You need to think through what you would want for your dog before a medical emergency happens. The middle of a crisis when you’re stressed and overwrought is usually not the best time to […]
Is your dog scratching, licking or biting his or her skin? Skin problems are one of the top reasons humans take their dogs to the vet. (See this stat from the Veterinary Pet Insurance Company.) Summer seems to make some problems worse. Here’s a rundown on three common conditions that may be getting under your […]
Canine communication isn’t that complicated. Most dogs bark for the same reasons. Here’s a translation. Alert/alarm bell Something gets a dog’s attention and barking ensues. It can happen in a dog’s home territory or almost anywhere else. It also happens when a dog is startled by an unfamiliar sound or movement. Territorial declaration This is […]
Lake, a 6-month-old Weimaraner, is curious like any puppy. Unfortunately, it got her into a sticky situation. Lane was nosing around and found some sweet smelling Gorilla Glue that had been left out after a home project. She swallowed a couple drops before her pet parents realized what was happening. Within a day, it was […]
Ten-year-old Ollie the Collie was minutes away from being put to sleep. His Portland, Oregon humans had taken Ollie to the vet after his health quickly deteriorated and he became partially paralyzed. The vet did a battery of tests: blood work, urinalysis, X-rays. None of the tests showed a cause for what was happening. Home […]
