Disagreement over new US border rules for dogs could halt canine travel | CBC News

A line of cars heading towards a small border station in Calais

If no deal is reached, Canadians travelling with dogs may not be able to cross the U.S. border in August. The recently announced rule changes from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, which go into effect Aug. 1, require all dog owners to microchip their pets and submit CDC dog importation forms, among other requirements. … Read more

A canine drama that turned out to be a common, but potentially fatal, condition

We were caring for a pair of poodles, Joey, a miniature, and Priya, a standard, who are our regular guests. A week after they returned home, the owner contacted us to ask if anything had happened while the dogs were with us, as Priya was a little off. There was nothing we could put our … Read more

A puppy tries tug of war with his older brother, the ending is predictable

Ryder and Samson

This week we saw a dog who decided to “dive” into the mud, much to the exasperation of his owner, and a pig who was enjoying his beautiful summer. But we’ve also put together our favorite photos and videos of our readers’ pets for our weekly Pet of the Week lineup. If you want your … Read more