Summer is hiking season in the West, and bringing pets along for the walk just adds energy to any outdoor adventure. But it also is important to beware of conditions along the trail or path you take.

The other evening, I was hanging out with a friend at her place and noticed that her normally super active dog, Louie, seemed unlike himself. My friend explained that poor Louie had just come back ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. A romp with your dog in the garden or park should be a happy thing. Life ...

This common grass could lead to major vet bills. Here's how to avoid any incidents. As dog owners, we have to watch out for a dozen different dangers in our own backyards. Whether that’s a busy lane ...

Foxtail grass is a weed that can be highly toxic for your dog. The seeds of the plant are able to travel far and wide and lodge themselves inside your dog's ears, nose, and eyes. The seeds can even ...

Foxtail is a grassy weed that usually goes unnoticed until it begins to produce seed heads in the summer. Although the weed on its own can cause damage to your beautiful lawn, the greater concern is ...

When Lily, our 12-year-old toy poodle mix, first started licking and chewing on her paw, I assumed she had some dirt stuck between her toes or simply felt a little itchy. We cleaned her paws and gave ...

Throughout this beautiful county — and in most other parts of the United States — a seemingly innocuous plant that grows in fields, parks and even backyard lawns can be a serious hazard to dogs.