Halloween brings hazards for dogs, from chocolate and xylitol-laced candy to spooky costumes that can cause anxiety. A veterinarian shares tips for keeping your pup safe, calm and comfortable through the season's commotion.
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Fireworks can terrify dogs, so keep your pup safe this Fourth of July by staying home, creating a quiet indoor space, blocking outside noise and skipping the table scraps. Microchipping helps reunite you if your dog bolts.
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Take Your Dog To Work Day, held the Friday after Father's Day, invites employers to welcome four-legged friends to the office. Created by Pet Sitters International, the event promotes dog adoption and brings fun to the workplace.
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Good manners around service dogs matter for pets and people alike. A guide dog handler shares advice on when to ask permission, how to approach and why controlling your own dog around working animals is so important.
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Snagging a prime campsite or hotel room in California's most popular destinations takes strategy. Here are seven tips for working cancellation windows, wait lists and first-come sites to land that perfect spot with your dog.
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Summer campsites at California's coast and mountain hotspots fill up fast, so book early. Here is a roundup of reservation resources, from Reserve America and Recreation.gov to utility-district campgrounds, dog-friendly KOA cabins, and tips for snagging last-minute spots.
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The Orvis Cover Dog Photo Contest has raised over a million dollars for canine cancer research through Morris Animal Foundation, funding studies at 11 veterinary colleges working to prevent, treat and cure the disease.
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Before heading to snow country with your dog, take a few precautions. Wipe paws after outings to remove toxic de-icers, consider a waterproof coat for short-haired breeds and protect paw pads from ice and grit.
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DogTrekker's Vet Buzz contributor Dr. Erin Troy of Muller Veterinary Hospital in Walnut Creek was named a top-five finalist out of 2,100 nominees in the American Veterinary Medical Foundation's Favorite Veterinarian Contest.
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A dog died after eating a dried Death Cap mushroom well past mushroom season on a Berkeley trail. If your dog eats a wild mushroom, call your vet immediately and bring a sample for identification.
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The Tri-Valley east of San Francisco Bay is home to Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and San Ramon. The Livermore Wine Valley's 40-plus wineries welcome dogs, open-space preserves offer miles of trails, and dog-friendly patios and hotels make overnight visits easy.
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Folsom offers dog-friendly fun year-round, from hiking and water sports at Folsom Lake to strolling the revitalized Sutter Street historic district. Let your pup run free at Fido Field, then grab lunch at a sidewalk cafe.
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