http://s.huffpost.com/images/HuffingtonPost_250x20.png tag:huffingtonpost.ca,2013:/tag/pets 2013-05-18T09:04:10Z Huffington Post Canada http://www.huffingtonpost.com/guideposts/meet-the-canine-minister-to-an-alzheimers-man_b_3293981.html 2013-05-18T09:04:10Z 2013-05-18T09:04:14Z Guideposts http://huffingtonpost.ca/guideposts/ Casey wasn't the most popular dog in her owner Carol Baird's neighborhood. She had a heart of gold but a nose for trouble. So when a man rapped on Carol's door, said he lived three blocks away and then asked for her dog's name, Carol braced herself. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/healing">Healing</a>, <a href="/tag/alzheimers">Alzheimer&#039;s</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/mysterious-ways">Mysterious Ways</a>, <a href="/tag/faith">Faith</a>, <a href="/tag/dogs">Dogs</a>, <a href="/tag/healthy-living-spirit">Healthy Living Spirit</a>, <a href="/tag/health-care">Health Care</a>, <a href="/tag/health-post50">Health Post50</a>, <a href="/tag/death">Death</a>, <a href="/tag/death-amp-dying">Death &amp;amp; Dying</a>, <a href="/tag/comfort-dogs">Comfort Dogs</a>, <a href="/religion">Religion News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/carole-bennett/pets-love_b_3283784.html 2013-05-17T13:54:01Z 2013-05-17T13:54:04Z Carole Bennett, MA http://huffingtonpost.ca/carole-bennett/ So why do we love our pets so much? Let me answer as a dog owner, even though this list may attest to cats, birds, hamsters, snakes, horse, chickens or whatever other pet an owner may share his or her life with. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/affection">Affection</a>, <a href="/tag/dog-ownership">Dog Ownership</a>, <a href="/tag/owning-a-pet">Owning a Pet</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/pet-ownership">Pet Ownership</a>, <a href="/tag/grieving">Grieving</a>, <a href="/healthy-living">Healthy Living News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ken-white/animal-cancer-awareness-m_b_3288731.html 2013-05-16T18:36:43Z 2013-05-17T10:23:49Z Ken White http://huffingtonpost.ca/ken-white/ Get your animals spayed or neutered. And while your pet's annual veterinary check-up certainly includes the sort of hands-on exam that may detect a lump, it's important to know your pet's body well enough on your own to offer up what in fact saved Sugar Rub. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/peninsula-humane-society--spca">Peninsula Humane Society &amp; SPCA</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/pet-cancer">Pet Cancer</a>, <a href="/tag/feline-mammary-cancer">Feline Mammary Cancer</a>, <a href="/tag/animal-cancer">Animal Cancer</a>, <a href="/tag/pet-health">Pet Health</a>, <a href="/san-francisco">San Francisco News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ronna-benjamin/yellow-lab_b_3272764.html 2013-05-17T06:16:01Z 2013-05-17T07:05:25Z Ronna Benjamin http://huffingtonpost.ca/ronna-benjamin/ 'How is Sophie?' a neighbor asked the other day, inquiring about our endearing Yellow Lab. Sophie, with her lively personality and satanic eyes (she had Horner's syndrome), was an important member of our family for a long time. We loved her. We lost her. And now life is pretty awesome. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/ronna-benjamin">Ronna-Benjamin</a>, <a href="/tag/boomer-humor">Boomer Humor</a>, <a href="/tag/death-of-a-pet">Death of a Pet</a>, <a href="/tag/pet-ownership">Pet Ownership</a>, <a href="/tag/dog-ownership">Dog Ownership</a>, <a href="/tag/post50">post50</a>, <a href="/tag/yellow-lab">Yellow Lab</a>, <a href="/tag/death-of-dog">Death of Dog</a>, <a href="/fifty">Fifty News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alex-mccord/how-a-shopping-trip-becam_b_3287801.html 2013-05-16T17:50:13Z 2013-05-16T17:50:18Z Alex McCord http://huffingtonpost.ca/alex-mccord/ Kids are insightful, and if led with love, are fully equipped to handle the life and death cycle. This experience was bigger than our family. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/oysters">Oysters</a>, <a href="/tag/simon-van-kempen">Simon Van Kempen</a>, <a href="/tag/crabs">Crabs</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/mothers-day">Mother&#039;s Day</a>, <a href="/tag/pet-death">Pet Death</a>, <a href="/tag/family">Family</a>, <a href="/tag/alex-mccord">Alex McCord</a>, <a href="/tag/talking-to-kids-about-mortality">Talking to Kids About Mortality</a>, <a href="/tag/death-of-a-pet">Death of a Pet</a>, <a href="/tag/parents-moms">Parents-Moms</a>, <a href="/tag/parenting-lessons">Parenting Lessons</a>, <a href="/parents">Parents News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mindy-trotta/relocation-anxiety_b_3279966.html 2013-05-15T18:41:08Z 2013-05-15T18:41:11Z Mindy Trotta http://huffingtonpost.ca/mindy-trotta/ One of the hardest things about relocating from West Coast to East Coast, from house to apartment, from suburb to city was not my adjustment... it was dealing with the adjustment of Dashiell, my dog. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/dog-relocation">Dog Relocation</a>, <a href="/tag/relocation">Relocation</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/midlife-relocation">Midlife Relocation</a>, <a href="/tag/relocating-with-pets">Relocating With Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/dog-training">Dog Training</a>, <a href="/tag/dogs">Dogs</a>, <a href="/tag/dog-training-tips">Dog Training Tips</a>, <a href="/tag/dogs-as-pets">Dogs as Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/relocation-anxiety">Relocation Anxiety</a>, <a href="/fifty">Fifty News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/felice-shapiro/immortalizing-my-dog_b_3272726.html 2013-05-15T10:43:59Z 2013-05-15T10:44:03Z Felice Shapiro http://huffingtonpost.ca/felice-shapiro/ Not only did Jazz become the centerpiece of our life, but she is now the centerpiece on our kitchen table. I discovered an amazing ceramicist who paints dog portraits on all kinds bowls and plates. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/better-after-50">Better After 50</a>, <a href="/tag/animals">Animals</a>, <a href="/tag/felice-shapiro">Felice Shapiro</a>, <a href="/tag/immortalizing-dog">Immortalizing Dog</a>, <a href="/tag/cockapoo">Cockapoo</a>, <a href="/tag/pet-accessories">Pet Accessories</a>, <a href="/fifty">Fifty News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle-hark/pet-ownership-health_b_3187960.html 2013-05-14T08:09:06Z 2013-05-14T08:09:45Z Danielle Hark http://huffingtonpost.ca/danielle-hark/ Somehow, my fur-baby can always gets me to smile, no matter how miserable or stressed I feel. I am not alone. It turns out that all pets, not just therapy pets, can help your mind, body, and spirit. Here are a dozen reasons why. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/photos">Photos</a>, <a href="/tag/photography">Photography</a>, <a href="/tag/cats">Cats</a>, <a href="/tag/mental-health">Mental Health</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/emotional-wellness">Emotional Wellness</a>, <a href="/tag/cute-animal-pictures">Cute Animal Pictures</a>, <a href="/tag/cute-animals">Cute Animals</a>, <a href="/tag/animals">Animals</a>, <a href="/tag/wellness">Wellness</a>, <a href="/tag/dogs">Dogs</a>, <a href="/tag/pet-ownership">Pet Ownership</a>, <a href="/tag/personal-health">Personal Health</a>, <a href="/tag/pets-health-benefits">Pets Health Benefits</a>, <a href="/tag/benefits-of-pet-ownership">Benefits of Pet Ownership</a>, <a href="/tag/emotional-health">Emotional Health</a>, <a href="/healthy-living">Healthy Living News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/12/extremely-happy-animals-video_n_3232572.html 2013-05-12T08:50:17Z 2013-05-12T08:50:42Z The Huffington Post News Team http://huffingtonpost.ca/the-news/ Animals just know how to let loose and have a good time. Chasing balls. Running places. Hanging on doors.<br /> <br /> The short film "Savor Every Moment" aims ... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/cats">Cats</a>, <a href="/tag/video">Video</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/happy-animals">Happy Animals</a>, <a href="/tag/happy-animals-video">Happy Animals Video</a>, <a href="/tag/animals">Animals</a>, <a href="/tag/cute-animal-pictures">Cute Animal Pictures</a>, <a href="/tag/cute-animals">Cute Animals</a>, <a href="/tag/cute-animal-videos">Cute-Animal-Videos</a>, <a href="/tag/dogs">Dogs</a>, <a href="/tag/extremely-happy-animals">Extremely Happy Animals</a>, <a href="/tag/cute-animal-videos">Cute Animal Videos</a>, <a href="/tag/video-happy-animals">Video Happy Animals</a>, <a href="/green">Green News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-pet-collective/sad-mama-cat-who-lost-her_b_3255932.html 2013-05-11T11:45:46Z 2013-05-11T11:47:51Z The Pet Collective http://huffingtonpost.ca/the-pet-collective/ The story of Mickey the mama cat is a testament to a mother's instinct and love for her children. There are so many stories of pregnant cats and dogs winding up at the shelter, and the horrors all animals, especially vulnerable newborns, face in that environment. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/animal-rescue">Animal Rescue</a>, <a href="/tag/cats">Cats</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/animals">Animals</a>, <a href="/tag/good-news">Good News</a>, <a href="/tag/saving-strays">Saving Strays</a>, <a href="/tag/video">Video</a>, <a href="/green">Green News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cesar-millan/what-we-can-teach-to-and-_b_3255321.html 2013-05-10T17:25:36Z 2013-05-10T17:25:41Z Cesar Millan http://huffingtonpost.ca/cesar-millan/ Here's my question to you: Why do you think that most kids and dogs get along so well? The reason is simple: Young children, like dogs, tend to be instinctual. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/education">Education</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/the-dog-whisperer">The Dog Whisperer</a>, <a href="/tag/children">Children</a>, <a href="/tag/cesar-millan">Cesar Millan</a>, <a href="/tag/dog">Dog</a>, <a href="/tag/parenting">Parenting</a>, <a href="/tag/dog-whisperer">Dog Whisperer</a>, <a href="/tag/dogs">Dogs</a>, <a href="/tag/parenting-tips">Parenting Tips</a>, <a href="/tag/kids-and-dogs">Kids and Dogs</a>, <a href="/impact">Impact News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/09/wedding-dogs_n_3248122.html 2013-05-09T18:54:35Z 2013-05-09T18:54:38Z The Huffington Post News Team http://huffingtonpost.ca/the-news/ This might be the cutest best "man" ever!<br /> <br /> Redditor thechantiki posted this photo Thursday of the best man at her wedding. He's even wearing a tuxed... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/best-man">Best Man</a>, <a href="/tag/viral-photos">Viral Photos</a>, <a href="/tag/cute-photos">Cute Photos</a>, <a href="/tag/pugs">Pugs</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/cute-animal-photos">Cute Animal Photos</a>, <a href="/tag/cute-dogs">Cute Dogs</a>, <a href="/tag/cute-dog-photos">Cute Dog Photos</a>, <a href="/tag/wedding-dogs">Wedding Dogs</a>, <a href="/tag/pets-in-weddings">Pets in Weddings</a>, <a href="/tag/dogs">Dogs</a>, <a href="/tag/weddings">Weddings</a>, <a href="/weddings">Weddings News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andrew-z-cohen/life-and-death_b_3234217.html 2013-05-08T17:41:44Z 2013-05-08T17:43:17Z Andrew Z. Cohen http://huffingtonpost.ca/andrew-z-cohen/ At the highest metaphysical level, my teacher was right: It takes no effort to be free. But interestingly enough, this spiritual freedom is of little help to me now as I face one of the most challenging decisions of my life. As life is so full of paradox, so is enlightenment. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/detachment">Detachment</a>, <a href="/tag/enlightenment">Enlightenment</a>, <a href="/tag/teacher">Teacher</a>, <a href="/tag/death">Death</a>, <a href="/tag/life">Life</a>, <a href="/tag/spiritual">Spiritual</a>, <a href="/tag/timeless">Timeless</a>, <a href="/tag/dog">Dog</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/enlightened">Enlightened</a>, <a href="/tag/life-and-death">Life and Death</a>, <a href="/tag/spiritual-development">Spiritual Development</a>, <a href="/tag/pet-loss">Pet Loss</a>, <a href="/tag/pet">Pet</a>, <a href="/tag/death-amp-dying">Death &amp;amp; Dying</a>, <a href="/tag/teachers">Teachers</a>, <a href="/tag/loss-of-a-pet">Loss of a Pet</a>, <a href="/healthy-living">Healthy Living News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/carole-raphaelle-davis/san-diego-moves-to-ban-pu_b_3202921.html 2013-05-06T19:26:33Z 2013-05-06T19:26:36Z Carole Raphaelle Davis http://huffingtonpost.ca/carole-raphaelle-davis/ Puppy mills and pet factories are likely to lose yet another important market in the ongoing battle between animal protection advocates, consumer protection advocates and the $84 billion pet trade industry. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/puppies">Puppies</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/animal-welfare">Animal Welfare</a>, <a href="/tag/animal-rights">Animal Rights</a>, <a href="/tag/puppy-mills">Puppy Mills</a>, <a href="/tag/san-diego">San Diego</a>, <a href="/tag/legislation">Legislation</a>, <a href="/green">Green News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/donna-solomon-dvm/flea-and-tick-control_b_3219674.html 2013-05-06T18:18:37Z 2013-05-06T18:18:41Z Donna Solomon, DVM http://huffingtonpost.ca/donna-solomon-dvm/ Do not fall victim to a boastful flea and tick advertising campaign by the manufacturer. Choose the best product for your pet based on your concerns and the advice of your veterinarian. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/cats">Cats</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/pet-health">Pet Health</a>, <a href="/tag/insecticide">Insecticide</a>, <a href="/tag/pet-care">Pet Care</a>, <a href="/tag/ticks">Ticks</a>, <a href="/tag/veterinarian">Veterinarian</a>, <a href="/tag/animals">Animals</a>, <a href="/tag/flea-and-tick-control">Flea and Tick Control</a>, <a href="/tag/dogs">Dogs</a>, <a href="/tag/fleas">Fleas</a>, <a href="/tag/control">Control</a>, <a href="/chicago">Chicago News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/thom-nickels/cats-and-fleas_b_3220727.html 2013-05-06T10:54:53Z 2013-05-06T10:54:56Z Thom Nickels http://huffingtonpost.ca/thom-nickels/ The problems associated with owning a pet could fill volumes. As a relatively new cat owner, I did not expect my life (and my house) to be turned upside down with the invasion of flea eggs and flea larvae. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/cats">Cats</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/flea-larvae">Flea Larvae</a>, <a href="/tag/pet-health">Pet Health</a>, <a href="/tag/fleas">Fleas</a>, <a href="/huffpost-home">HuffPost Home News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-pet-collective/unbelievable-89-dogs-resc_b_3212564.html 2013-05-06T08:37:19Z 2013-05-06T08:39:10Z The Pet Collective http://huffingtonpost.ca/the-pet-collective/ <br /> <br /> Arwen is a 10-year-old pittie mix. She was one of 89 dogs found in a bad hoarding situation. Our story starts in the Mojave Desert where an animal h... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/animal-rescue">Animal Rescue</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/animals">Animals</a>, <a href="/tag/good-news">Good News</a>, <a href="/tag/dogs">Dogs</a>, <a href="/tag/saving-strays">Saving Strays</a>, <a href="/tag/video">Video</a>, <a href="/green">Green News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/natasha-ashton/finding-kindness-how-to-p_b_3210665.html 2013-05-05T11:03:23Z 2013-05-05T11:03:28Z Natasha Ashton http://huffingtonpost.ca/natasha-ashton/ Back in 2000 when I was still living in the UK, I was involved in a terrible car accident. I was driving on a highway when all of a sudden a rabbit da... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/cats">Cats</a>, <a href="/tag/be-kind-to-animals-week">Be Kind to Animals Week</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/animals">Animals</a>, <a href="/tag/dogs">Dogs</a>, <a href="/tag/compassion">Compassion</a>, <a href="/tag/wildlife">Wildlife</a>, <a href="/tag/animal-rights">Animal Rights</a>, <a href="/impact">Impact News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/03/chicago-pets-for-adoption_1_n_3210928.html 2013-05-03T16:18:41Z 2013-05-03T16:30:09Z The Huffington Post News Team http://huffingtonpost.ca/the-news/ Recent news that the city's Animal Care and Control facility is understaffed and failing to meet its own standards for veterinary examinations for the... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/adoptable-cats-chicago">Adoptable Cats Chicago</a>, <a href="/tag/pets-for-adoption-in-chicago">Pets for Adoption in Chicago</a>, <a href="/tag/video">Video</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-cats-dogs-adoption">Chicago Cats Dogs Adoption</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-rescue-animals">Chicago Rescue Animals</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/adopt-cat-chicago">Adopt Cat Chicago</a>, <a href="/tag/saving-strays">Saving Strays</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-pets-up-for-adoption">Chicago Pets Up for Adoption</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-pets-for-adoption">Chicago Pets for Adoption</a>, <a href="/tag/adopt-dog-chicago">Adopt Dog Chicago</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-impact">Chicago Impact</a>, <a href="/tag/adopt-rabbit-chicago">Adopt Rabbit Chicago</a>, <a href="/chicago">Chicago News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/02/running-of-the-chihuahuas-dc_n_3195460.html 2013-05-02T09:31:16Z 2013-05-02T09:31:18Z The Huffington Post News Team http://huffingtonpost.ca/the-news/ Nothing says Cinco de Mayo quite like...a Chihuahua race?<br /> <br /> The second annual Running of the Chihuahuas, being held Saturday, May 4, starting at 11 a... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/chihuahuas">Chihuahuas</a>, <a href="/tag/dog-race">Dog Race</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/paws-southwest">Paws Southwest</a>, <a href="/tag/paws">Paws</a>, <a href="/tag/dc-running-of-the-chihuahuas">DC Running of the Chihuahuas</a>, <a href="/tag/running-of-the-chihuahuas-2013">Running of the Chihuahuas 2013</a>, <a href="/tag/running-of-the-chihuahuas">Running of the Chihuahuas</a>, <a href="/tag/dc-around-town">Dc Around Town</a>, <a href="/tag/dc-chihuahuas">DC Chihuahuas</a>, <a href="/tag/weird-dc">Weird Dc</a>, <a href="/tag/dogs">Dogs</a>, <a href="/tag/huffpost-dc">HuffPost DC</a>, <a href="/dc">DC News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/pam-townsend/remembering-tango_b_3194158.html 2013-05-01T13:01:57Z 2013-05-01T13:12:03Z Pam Townsend http://huffingtonpost.ca/pam-townsend/ Today would have been Tango's 14th birthday. I'd hoped to be celebrating; instead, I'm mourning his passing three weeks ago and reflecting on his life with us. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/loss-of-a-pet">Loss of a Pet</a>, <a href="/tag/dogs">Dogs</a>, <a href="/tag/animal-rescue">Animal Rescue</a>, <a href="/tag/adopting-a-dog">Adopting a Dog</a>, <a href="/tag/pet-adoption">Pet Adoption</a>, <a href="/tag/dog-adoption">Dog Adoption</a>, <a href="/dc">DC News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/matthew-david-hopkins/surprising-ways-to_b_3114219.html 2013-05-01T11:31:25Z 2013-05-01T11:31:30Z Matthew David Hopkins http://huffingtonpost.ca/matthew-david-hopkins/ Oftentimes, we're as close to our pets as we are to our own family members, so it only makes sense we want them with us when we tie the knot. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/wedding-ideas">Wedding Ideas</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/dogs">Dogs</a>, <a href="/tag/weddings">Weddings</a>, <a href="/tag/wedding-pets">Wedding Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/pets-at-weddings">Pets at Weddings</a>, <a href="/tag/dogs-at-weddings">Dogs at Weddings</a>, <a href="/tag/dogs-in-weddings">Dogs in Weddings</a>, <a href="/tag/pets-in-weddings">Pets in Weddings</a>, <a href="/weddings">Weddings News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-pet-collective/pregnant-dog-abandoned-by_b_3165133.html 2013-04-27T11:17:11Z 2013-04-27T11:20:32Z The Pet Collective http://huffingtonpost.ca/the-pet-collective/ There is no harder lesson about spaying and neutering your dog than the story of Mimi. Mimi, an unspayed Maltese, suddenly became pregnant. She was only four-years-old when the adorable, white fluffy dog was turned into the shelter. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/animal-rescue">Animal Rescue</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/animals">Animals</a>, <a href="/tag/good-news">Good News</a>, <a href="/tag/dogs">Dogs</a>, <a href="/tag/saving-strays">Saving Strays</a>, <a href="/tag/video">Video</a>, <a href="/green">Green News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jan-wilkins/pet-adoption-translating-_b_3147827.html 2013-04-25T16:41:58Z 2013-04-25T16:42:02Z Jan Wilkins http://huffingtonpost.ca/jan-wilkins/ Pet homelessness is a solvable goal. If each person looking for a new pet chose adoption, a lifelong home for every pet could be a reality. I've followed my passion for pets throughout my career, and I hope to inspire others to consider how adopting a pet can change their life, too. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/animal-rescue">Animal Rescue</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/pet-adoption">Pet Adoption</a>, <a href="/tag/animal-adoption">Animal Adoption</a>, <a href="/tag/animal-shelters">Animal Shelters</a>, <a href="/impact">Impact News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jennifer-scarlett-dvm/veterinary-confidential_b_2909987.html 2013-04-24T16:48:26Z 2013-04-24T16:48:48Z Jennifer Scarlett, D.V.M http://huffingtonpost.ca/jennifer-scarlett-dvm/ Unlike us humans, who value face-to-face introductions, dogs prefer some latitude and movement when they meet. Meeting nose-to-nose may seem the most polite way to us, but it's the least preferred approach. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/cats">Cats</a>, <a href="/tag/veterinary-medicine">Veterinary Medicine</a>, <a href="/tag/dogs">Dogs</a>, <a href="/tag/pet-health">Pet Health</a>, <a href="/tag/pet-advice">Pet Advice</a>, <a href="/tag/pets">Pets</a>, <a href="/tag/dog-tips">Dog Tips</a>, <a href="/tag/pet-care">Pet Care</a>, <a href="/tag/pet-tips">Pet Tips</a>, <a href="/tag/grooming">Grooming</a>, <a href="/san-francisco">San Francisco News</a></p>