Obie's before-and-after pictures are impressive!  Now,  the wiener dog is getting a tummy tuck.

Obie dropped 40 pounds in eight months.  He had surgery on Tuesday to remove excess skin.



Veterinarians at…

Please visit Milano Inn's Facebook page to get a special $10 off coupon. It will be the first post on their page. (Only available through Facebook.)

You know you'll be visiting their patio with one or more of your pups this…

What a fun day at the Mutt Strut!! Finally able to present Pierce's mom, Karen with her TOP DOG prize, a custom oil painting of Pierce.  She was so happy with the finished painting, "Thank you Karen for the beautiful painting.  We love it! 

I'll miss seeing his face on my easel everyday, but I…

17 is a grand age!! Good for you for getting your baby to this great time in his life. Kidney disease is very common in older cats. If he will only eat dry food, then the prescription food maybe your best choice only because the last thing we want is for him to stop eating. If he will eat/drink it, homemade chicken…

OOOPS, I DID IT AGAIN!





 That's right, we're doing it again...so many of us are going to be out and about on Saturday April 27, that we are offering a wonderful encore performance of our Mutt Strut show.

 Best thing to do? Watch the show at 9:30am,  then get your sweater ( better take an…

An Indy local business that will help keep your pet safe!

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Patty Spitler introduces you to Hope!  She's the Clydesdale foal, who was just 7 days old, when they filmed her for the Budweiser commercial that aired during the Superbowl. What huge and fabulous creatures the Clydesdale horses are...take your breath away.

Avian Polyomavirus

By Dr. Anndrea Hatcher

Olive Branch Parke Veterinary Clinic

www.olivebranchvet.com

Avian polyomavirus (APV) can cause disease in most psittacine birds. Many pet owned birds are psittacines, such as parrots, budgies or canaries, macaws, cockatiels, cockatoos, lories, lorikeets, conures and lovebirds. APV is also known as Budgerigar Fledgling Disease. It does not cause disease in humans. APV mostly effects…

Just started the oil painting of Pierce, the winner of last years Humane Society of Indianapolis' event Mutt Strut. I'll be presenting the painting to his owner at the Opening Reception, so there's much to paint!! I received the photo last week and started the drawing on the canvas soon…

Joy Hernandez updates us on a Great Dane who has captured our hearts. Phoenix was left outside in all kinds of weather,chained, no food or water, starving to death. But Phoenix has risen from the…

Good for you for hearing your girl loud and clear – cats have a way of saying “Hello!! Problem here!!” So, why is she getting bladder infections in the first place? You are exactly right that we have to figure this out. A few things can play a role. First, is your girl a bit round? If she’s too big to reach around to her bottom and clean it herself, then feces and urine will stay on her fur, and make their way back up inside to her bladder and cause an infection. Next, if she’s an older…

Comfort dogs from the Midwest are in Boston , bringing comfort to those affected by this week’s terrorist bombing at the Boston Marathon.

Today.com reports…

Joy Hernandez introduces us to a blind Border Collie named Chica. This sweet gal plays ball with the best of them! How does she know where the ball is? How does she manage to get around? The incredible senses of this amazing dog will astonish you, especially noteworthy when you realize this dog has now gotten attention overseas, too!

Hey kids, fun times at Pet Pals TV, as we 'revisit' last weekend's show. Why? Well, seems U-verse had a hitch in their get-along, and listed our air time at 10:30am NOT 9:30am..so a lot of AT&T subscribers missed us. Please make…

Fun subject! Even my daughter likes to bathe the pooches. Most dogs love baths, most cats don’t – there are always exceptions. Do use lukewarm water, do use natural shampoo, do have plenty of towels and prepare for lots of water mess. So, a few pointers:

Use a natural shampoo, no oatmeal ingredients – try my Vintage Doggie Spa, citrus shampoo to cut the grease. Dilute a large blop of shampoo in a 16oz bottle of warm water.…

Just started the oil painting of Pierce, the winner of last years Humane Society of Indianapolis' event Mutt Strut. I'll be presenting the painting to his owner at the Opening Reception, so there's much to paint!! I received the photo last week and started the drawing on the canvas soon…

Sweetie was hit by a car and left for dead.   But some real-life angels have come to her rescue.   See how Noah's Animal Hospital is helping this precious dog on her road to recovery.

Have Leash, Will Travel:-- America's best cities for people traveling with pets have been ranked and compiled in a list released today by priceline.com.

The cities were ranked according to their number of pet-friendly hotels, off-leash dog parks and walkability.

The top ten cities on the list are:…

We all know the world can be a dangerous and scary place for critters. Especially those who find themselves abandoned or abused. But sometimes you find terrific people who go above and beyond to help unwanted pets. I found one such individual. He is Dr Tom Nasser, an Endodontist in Indianapolis who devotes his spare time rescuing and relocating pets. You see, Dr Tom…