NYC Dog News

Dogs Need Resolutions too!

2011! Our year to reach and maintain a better level of fitness. We talked with the Doctors at Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota for some clues about extending this to our family pets. Here are some tips from the experts! Resolving to reach, and maintain, a healthy weight is a good idea not […]

From the Dogtionary: Umwelt

Umwelt, pronounced as ooom-velt is a how a dog views the world. Recoined by Alexandra Horowitz in her New York Times best selling book: Inside of A Dog, umvelt summarizes how a dog perceives the world by synthesizing all of the information in his or her sensory intake.

Stocking Stuffers for Dog Lovers

The American Pet Product Manufacturer’s Association forecasts that Americans will spend more than 3 billion dollars on Christmas gifts for their pets. That’s a boatload of toys, leashes and doggie beds. Our local shopping scout ventured out to find unique ideas and gifts that are available right here in Sarasota. Some are from local […]

Yorkshire Terriers

Yorkshire Terriers are a toy breed originally developed in England in the late 1800’s to help keep castles and mines safe and clean. Now, an internationally popular breed, Yorkies are loyal and clever companion dogs. If you are looking for a Yorkie for your family, it’s critical to find a reputable breeder. We asked Suzanne […]

Holiday Hazards

Nothing puts a damper on a holiday celebration like a visit to the emergency room – truth we should all heed – but a special caution goes out to pet owners around this time of year. A visit to your local pet ER can quickly turn Yuletide cheers into tears over a sick pet, not […]

You can help stop Puppy Mills

Heads-up Dog Lovers! Animal Advocates are organizing a demonstration against both Petland and PuppyTown in Sarasota the weekend before Christmas – the busiest time of the year for these stores selling puppies as Christmas gifts. The plan is to have one or two people in front of each location the entire day Saturday, 12/18 and […]