GGNRA dog-walking saga: The backstory
With Bay Area populations growing and Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) lands being ever more heavily used, the National Park Service (NPS) in 2001,…
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Where to Cruz with your pup
If you don’t live in Santa Cruz County, you probably know this gorgeous stretch of the California coast for its beaches, its stellar university and…
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Pica
By Dr. Shannon Leggieri, DVM, MS of Claremont Veterinary Hospital, Oakland. “Your dog ate what?!” This sentence is uttered in disbelief by veterinarians and veterinary…
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Sunny Tri-Valley wineries welcome dogs
The Tri-Valley region, an hour east of San Francisco, is nothing if not full of surprises, especially when it comes to wine. Production is centered…
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Embrace pet insurance
Veterinary medicine has made leaps and bounds over the past few years, especially in diagnosing and treating difficult cases. Along with this knowledge and treatments…
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What and where is Tri-Valley?
Three valleys and four cities make up the Tri-Valley region, which away from urban areas is characterized by rolling hills studded with gnarly oaks and…
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East Bay Regional Park District
The Bay Area wouldn’t be what it is without its tawny, oak-studded hills, and we have the East Bay Regional Parks District to thank for…
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Is your dog itchin’ and scratchin’?
By Melissa Robinett, DVM, Bel Marin Animal Hospital, Novato, CA It’s late spring and allergy season is in full swing. As all humans with allergies…
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Of leash laws, bears and campground petiquette
California leash laws set out rules for people leaving home with their pets, and individual RV parks and campgrounds may impose additional layers of regulations.…
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Arf 2017
Meet Brad Pitt. Like his namesake, this 2-year-old pit bull mix is strong, handsome, and fond of outdoor adventures. He's also very happy to sit…
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Winter splendor at Yosemite
Yosemite National Park is spectacular (and uncrowded) in winter, whether or not there’s snow on the valley floor. At Tenaya Lodge, two miles from the…
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Common questions about senior dogs
By Dr. Angela Gaeto, DVM, of the Helen Woodward Animal Center community in San Diego County. Here are some answers to common questions about senior…
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