June 29, 2008

Pet Scoop -- 6/29/08

Sunday pet news:

Faithful Friends TV -- Super cool pet lovers love Drs. Foster & Smith Pet Supplies. Now each week on Animal Planet, you can see Veterinarians Dr. Race Foster and Dr. Marty Smith on their own program. With the help of additional veterinarians and animal expert guests, Faithful Friends will provide support to pet parents on subjects including health, nutrition, behavior, travel, new and aged pets, horses, fish & coral, birds, and more.

Tails wag, tongues drool for gourmet food at hotels -- With an increasing number of pet owners bringing their four-legged friends on the road, hotels throughout North America and Europe are responding with tail-wagging gourmet menus fit for a king (or a Cavalier King Charles spaniel).

Ask the Animal Doctor online at the Washington Post-- Dr Michael W. Fox, veterinarian and author of the syndicated column "Animal Doctor." Advice on issues related to the care and feeding of our furry friends (as well as those with feathers or scales). He has written over 40 books, most recently DogBody, Dog Mind: Exploring Canine Consciousness and Total Well-Being and Cat Body, Cat Mind: Exploring Your Cat's Consciousness and Total Well-Being which take a holistic approach to pet care and communications. His book Not Fit for a Dog! The Truth About Manufactured Dog and Cat Food has just been released.