Posted: 29 Aug 2010 11:03 PM PDT

The "dog days of summer" are upon us. The ancient Greeks and Romans watched the night skies for Sirius (the dog star) to appear in conjunction with the sun. This was the sign that the hottest days of the summer were near. This generally occurs between July and September. I can assure you that the dog days of summer are here. Both dogs and humans can only tolerate a few minutes of the heat.

Keeping things cool: Pets need a watchful eye in summer weather

Posted: 29 Aug 2010 10:01 PM PDT

MIDDLETOWN — The summer may soon be drawing to it's close but not before more humid days and scorching sun greet the end of August and the start of September . With the continued heat comes the threat of heat stroke, dehydration and sunburn — for your pets.

The old dog and the sea

Posted: 29 Aug 2010 08:27 PM PDT

I asked myself a question while I was on vacation last week: Had my dog, Charlie , gotten smarter, or had he just gotten older? Dog - Pets - Recreation - Activities - Guard dog

Dog owners want same laws for all breeds

Posted: 29 Aug 2010 08:12 PM PDT

Toronto MPP Cheri DiNovo has tabled a private member's bill calling for the repeal of "breed specific legislation."