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Doggy quote of the month for September

Bob Barker, long-time host of The Price is Right and animal activist, passed away in August at the age of 99. The quote of the month rightfully belongs to him, as he used his celebrity to help spread the message of spay and neuter.

I packed a grab bag today

Over the last 10 days, my thoughts have never been far from Lahaina, Maui. Today I packed a grab bag as part of emergency preparedness - and I hope you will too. Climate change impacts us and our pets; we must protect them.

Dogs can age healthier by socializing with humans and pets, study says

This research comes out of the large Dog Aging Project in the USA. Social interactions can have a positive impact on health, but of course the types of social interactions will vary according to the dog. Reactive dogs will, understandably, not appreciate forced interactions.

Pet Central’s liquidation

South Island pet retailer Pet Central is in liquidation. Since this is my local market, I had to reflect on why I didn't find this development a surprise.

Doggy quote of the month for August

The quote of the month is by Jury Nel

Half of U.S. pet owners say their pets are as much a part of their family as a human member

Another survey, but is it really surprising that so many people think of their pets as family?

We’re multitasking while walking dogs – why this is a problem

We lead busy lives, but not devoting our attention to our dogs on their walks is a problem for a number of reasons. Check out this article originally featured in CNN for more details. I agree with the expert commentary and add my Two Cents at the end of the post, too.

The Dogs of Graceland

In my July column, I visit Elvis Presley's Graceland and find the dog connections to the King of Rock and Roll.

Dog bites increase in hotter weather

Researchers have analysed statistics in the USA about the frequency of dog bites. In an analysis of 69,525 cases in eight U.S. cities, the team found that dog bites increased 3 percent on days with high ozone pollution, 4 percent on days with higher temperatures, and 11 percent on days with elevated ultraviolet radiation, a marker of increased sunshine. Another possible impact of climate change?

Doggy quote of the month for July

The quote this month is from the wonderful Ricky Gervais, on kindness

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Doggy Mom
The blog about everything dog

I've been blogging since 2010 about a range of dog issues. I particularly like sharing the latest research news and I always share a Doggy Quote of the Month