Not All Rawhide Chews are Created Equal

May 8, 2009

Rawhide is probably the most popular chew toy purchased for dogs and it comes in every shape, size and color. Unfortunately, some could be dangerous for your pet.

Recipe: Anti-Flea Dog Biscuits

May 7, 2009

Recipe: Anti-Flea Dog Biscuits

Recipe: Pupsicles

May 7, 2009

Dog Recipe: Pupsicles

Legislative watch for the veterinary profession

May 6, 2009

New laws affecting veterinary practices are continually signed into law. DVM Newsmagazine wants to keep you up-to-date on those changes.

Emergency First Aid for your Dog or Cat

May 5, 2009

Emergency First Aid for your dog or cat

Zymox Ear Cleaner

May 4, 2009

Zymox Otic ® is the natural antibiotic free treatment of choice proven to be highly effective against yeast and bacterial infections.

The Benefits of Massage for Animals

May 4, 2009

The benefits of massage for animals are as numerous and varied as those for people. Considering all that animals contribute to our lives through companionship, sport and service; a massage now and then serves as a powerful sign of gratitude.

My Scoop on Dog Poop

May 2, 2009

I feed 31 dogs. If each dog poops a half pound once a day, that’s more than 15 pounds of poop each and every day. What to do with all the poop? How about we compost the dog poop!

Pet Soup Kitchen to be Franchised Across U.S.

April 28, 2009

Pet food pantries are now popping up across the country as part of a movement to keep pets with their families, and out of overloaded animal shelters.

Life and not life

April 27, 2009

I was thinking about life yesterday. Sometimes we wish it would pass more quickly and sometimes we wish we could get more out of it. Sometimes, it could not get any better and sometimes it seems it could not be worse.

New Pet Pantry in Kansas City, MO

April 27, 2009

The Northland Animal Welfare Society (NAWS), Excelsior Springs Friends of Animals and KattyShack, a cat rescue organization in Smithville, have joined forces to start the Northland Pet Food Pantry to help families in financial trouble until they get back on their feet. Kansas City, MO.

Recipe: Homemade Frosty Paws

April 22, 2009

Recipe: Homemade Frosty Paws

Troubled Times for People and Pets

April 22, 2009

Instead of abandoning a pet in a foreclosed home or rushing to a decision to surrender a pet for financial reasons, people should realize that they have other options.

Another Pet Food Bank

April 21, 2009

There are pet food pantries/soup kitchens across the country that are willing to lend a helping hand in these difficult times.

A New Dog For Norma

April 21, 2009

This gentle giant would be rescued from the Chicopee Animal Shelter by the National Education of Assistance Dog Services, Inc. (NEADS) from Princeton, Massachusetts and thus destined for a new lease or second chance to make a difference in someone’s life.

Beware of spot-on flea treatments

April 21, 2009

As though the spot-on flea treatments don’t cost enough, now the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is “intensifying its evaluation of whether further restrictions on the use of these products are necessary to better protect pets.”

Reduce Your Pet’s Carbon Footprint

April 20, 2009

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Luck is as luck does

April 18, 2009

Luck is as luck does

Recipe: Wheat-free Tuna Biscuits

April 17, 2009

Pet Recipe: Wheat-free Tuna Biscuits

Pets-only airline says it plans to serve Denver

April 17, 2009

A new pets-only airline says it will start serving Denver, New York, Washington, Chicago and Los Angeles July 14.

Dog of woman killed in car crash found

April 17, 2009

Dog of woman killed in car crash found

Recipe: Oatmeal Dog Biscuits

April 14, 2009

Recipe for Oatmeal Dog Biscuits

Animal charity receives sale price of home

April 8, 2009

Bidding stopped at $808,500 for one of Federal Hill’s largest homes, auctioned Tuesday to benefit an animal charity chosen by the former owner, who was devoted to his dog.

Do Not Use Dog Products and Meds on Cats (and vice versa)

April 8, 2009

Many products out there for dogs that can be toxic to cats and vice versa.

Dog poop and acidophilus (probiotics)

April 8, 2009

A dog had soft bowel movements… what could they try? I recommended acidophilus — also known as probiotics. Also, how to compost dog poop.

Dog lays in ditch for a while after getting hit by car

April 6, 2009

The lady was heading to her mom’s house from out of town. As she was driving down the highway (a two-lane highway), she noticed a dog laying in the ditch raise it’s head.

Recipe: Bravo’s Bodacious Hearty Burger Stew

April 1, 2009

Yield: About 9 cups 1 pound ground beef or turkey 1/2 pound millet 1/2 pound spinach, chopped 1/2 pound carrots, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons kelp powder 4 to 6 cups spring water Combine all ingredients in a stainless-steel pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then lower heat […]

N.C. food bank works to keep pets from going hungry

April 1, 2009

Pet food banks are needing help, too. So maybe we can Obama to look into the price of pet food, huh? The price is just going up and up. By Steve Lyttle – McClatchy Newspapers CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Peggy Cole of Charlotte, N.C., went to the Pet Food Bank last week because she couldn’t afford […]

In Pets We Trust

March 30, 2009

Animals who outlive their owners face uncertain fates. Under the best circumstances, a family member or friend cares for your pet for the rest of its life. If not, your pet goes to a shelter, is euthanized, or is simply let out the front door.

Online Silly Dog Tricks

March 27, 2009

Have you seen this website? You type in commands for the dog to do like sit, jump, bark, down… and check out his comments when you get crazy with your request. Pretty clever. Catchy tune in the background, too!

Copperfield – Houston, Tx area lost and found

March 23, 2009

Found this website for area lost and found pets. Seems like a good thing to share as so many people do not know where to search for their pets. I’ll add to the list.

Recipe: Dogloaf

March 17, 2009

6 c. hamburger 3 c. cooked brown rice 1 c. grated carrots 3 t. vegetable oil 1 egg Brown hamburger then mix with rice and carrots. Ground eggshell and mix in raw egg with shell. reprinted from Petfoodcookbook.com Disclaimer: Beingstray does not guarantee or endorse any recipe listed on this site. You are solely responsible […]

Dog Tags

March 16, 2009

The Washington Humane Society (WHS) recently launched a brand new program, “Dog Tags,” which provides a very different kind of training to soldiers. Injured soldiers recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center come to WHS’s new Behavior and Learning Center, located across the street from the hospital, twice a week to learn and study animal […]

Tellington TTouch

March 16, 2009

The intent of TTouch is to relax and awaken the mind, to create focus, and enhance an animal’s willingness and ability to learn. It’s a massage of sorts.

Send a FREE email postcard

February 27, 2009

I have added a function for sending free email postcards from the Will Work for Dog Food.org website. There are several photos to choose from for your postcard and I will be adding more.

Removing Pet Urine Odors

February 25, 2009

I’ve got a couple tips for removing pet odors. One is a product that cleans pet odors and more. It’s a product called Odokleen. I love the smell of it and it cuts through the pet odors. It’s a really good all-purpose cleaner. Great for pet odors in the yard, too. I also have a […]