Tag: pets
Pets: A dog’s nose knows
By Kim Gilliam
Everyone knows a dog loves keeping its nose to the ground. It’s been estimated that dogs sniff around 33 percent of the...
Pets: New Year’s resolutions for dog people
By Kim Gilliam
Heading into 2019, you will inevitably think about things you wish to accomplish in the New Year – but these don’t have...
Pets: Tackling the challenge of canine obesity
By Kim Gilliam
Heading into the winter months, many of us start thinking about how to avoid weight gain, with cold weather threatening to limit...
Pets: Are dogs or cats smarter? Science has an answer
By Kim Gilliam
Dog owners say their pets are smartest because they are loyal, joyful and trainable. Cat owners say their pets are smarter for...
Your dog is trying to tell you something
By Kim Gilliam
As any pet owner knows, though pets can’t actually talk to us, they are pretty good at getting us to do their...
Pets: Helping adopted pets transition to their new home
By Kim Gilliam
June is a popular month for pet adoption. People looking for a new canine companion realize that this is a great time...
Pets: Easy and natural solutions for canine stress
Dogs are such wonderful creatures. They are companions, protectors and
members of the family. No wonder we feel an extraordinary bond with them. They
are experts...
Pets: Showing your pet love this Valentine’s Day season
By Kim Gilliam
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s no surprise many of us hold our pets nearest and dearest to our hearts....
Pets: Winter weather tips for your pup
By Kim Gilliam
The arrival of winter raises a wide variety of concerns for dog owners. Cold, wet weather requires you to pay special attention to your...
Rabid fox captured in Alexandria
By Missy Schrott | mschrott@alextimes.com
A fox that was exhibiting unusual behavior was confirmed rabid on Friday, according to the Alexandria Health Department.
The fox was...
