Dear Pet Column, Last winter I adopted a young male dog. I know little of his history, but he has quickly adapted to our family and does well during most of our outdoor activities. However, he appears to be fearful of water and, as I love...
As with human, an animal's biggest organ is the skin. And sometimes your pets have as much trouble with their skin as you do with yours. Like itching. [caption id="attachment_74311" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Dusty[/caption] There are so many things can cause an animal to itch: parasites (blech!), food allergies, plant allergies,...
I just watched the fun animated kid’s movie called "Boss Baby" in which Baby Corp. – You know… the corporation that makes babies and delivers them to families – was deeply concerned about the competition they were seeing from pets. [caption id="attachment_74185" align="aligncenter" width="399"] Panda[/caption] Baby Corp....
“I travel too much." That is one of the top reasons I hear from people visiting the Second Chance Humane Society shelter as to why they can’t adopt a pet. I agree the reason is as we are happiest when with our families. However, I would like...
Dear Pet Column, I am a new cat parent and am amazed by how much cats sleep. I wish I had the ability to fall asleep anywhere and anytime - like in the laundry bin, the closet, or on top of my dog. My cat otherwise seems...
Kick-started by the Telluride Foundation's Telluride Venture Accelerator Program in 2016, Side by Side Pet Nutrition officially went national on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. The media launch took place at the James Hotel in Chicago. Side by Side's new line of frozen and freeze-dried food, treats,...
About 2442 years ago a dude named Aristotle stated “the essence of life is to serve others and do good.” [caption id="attachment_73758" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Newton[/caption] Not only has the concept of volunteering been around for a while, but it also has defined what makes human life real. April...
For 12 years now, Second Chance Pet Column has been a weekly blog about humane care, training and bonding with pets. This story marks column #613. The prior 612 columns were all written by shelter pets. But not today. Today I took the keyboard away from the furry paws...
What do you get when you cross a Great Pyrenees with a Heeler? About 100 pounds of warm cuddly deliciousness. That’s right – you get me – the Love Doctor. (My friends just call me Doc.) How come I haven’t been adopted yet? Too big? Well then, let me...
Dear Pet Column, Do cats get cavities? [caption id="attachment_73420" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Tango[/caption] Here is a mostly unknown feline fact: cats don’t get cavities like humans do. Instead we get something called cat tooth resorption. To add to the allure of the mysterious cat, no one really knows...
