Tags: dog obesity, guest blogger

Sleep Like Lucky

Dogs are excellent sleepers. They seem to naturally know when to sleep and how much to sleep and typically won’t let scheduling problems interfere with getting in enough sleep. Man could really take a sleep lesson from his best friend. ...

Don’t become an obesity statistic!

We’ve been hearing for awhile that being overweight has become the norm in the Western world: 2 of every 3 adults are overweight And one in every 3 dogs is now overweight While this has always been bad news, the news has ...

Take A Bite Out of Stress

In a fascinating new study from Denmark published in the journal Brain, Behaviour, & Immunity, protection from flu vaccines was influenced by stress! Among people with high stress levels, there was a lower protective effect from flu vaccinations. The ...

Take Your Dog to Work

June 26th is Take Your Dog to Work Day! Take Your Dog to Work Day celebrates the joy of dog ownership and introduces non-owners to the benefits of having a dog in your life. This day is also intended ...

Be Man’s Best Friend

Staying engaged in one’s community and maintaining a strong network of support from others is essential to a happy and healthy life. Dr. Dorothy I. Height, President and CEO of the National Council of Negro Women, eloquently expanded on ...

Answer President Obama’s Call to Service with Fido

On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President Obama challenged each American to get involved and become an active volunteer. Volunteering is essential for the success of many organizations, as well as a great way to get connected with other ...

First Dog: Big or Small for the Obamas’ White House Dog?

President Obama will soon select an important member of the First Family – First Dog! Some Presidents have favored small dogs, while others have selected large breeds. FDR had a full range of sizes in his White House pack ...