Video: Dog Halloween Costume Dos and Don’ts

Thinking about dressing your dog up in a costume for Halloween this year? Before you do, make sure to check out these helpful tips on the dos and don'ts of Halloween costumes for dogs from the Dogtopia YouTube channel. The most important things to keep in mind are your pup's comfort and safety, so if …

California Passes 6 New Animal Welfare Laws

Recently, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 6 animal welfare bills into law. The legislation covers a wide range of companion animal welfare issues. Here’s a summary of the new legislation. SB 879, the PET (Prohibiting Extraneous Testing) Act: Prohibits product toxicity testing on dogs and cats for substances like pesticides and other chemicals. Supporters of …

Do Dogs Cry Emotional Tears? New Study Says They Do

A study published in the journal Current Biology found that a dog’s tear production increases with emotion. The study measured tear volume in dogs that were reunited with their owners vs with unfamiliar people. Tear volume increased during the dog-owner reunions. The researchers theorized that the tears were caused by an increase in oxytocin, a …

Hurricane Ian Impacts Florida Pets

Hurricane Ian caused significant damage to homes in Florida, leading many pet owners to seek temporary shelter. How is this impacting Florida pets? A report from National Public Radio says that many Florida animal shelters are evacuating their animals to other locations to prepare for the influx of newly homeless pets. Pets affected by the …

UK Study Examines Risks of Anesthesia for Dogs

Many pet owners are reluctant to have their animals receive anesthesia for veterinary care, including routine spay/neuter and dental procedures. Do you have reason to worry about the effects of anesthesia on your pet? Are some pets at higher risk for negative consequences than others? Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College and the University of …