Last weekend my husband and I were browsing Ikea for a new bed frame for our younger son. We always end up buying bed frames there because they are made in such a way as to not need bed skirts. !#@&ing bed skirts! As we perused the store and our son pointed out things he … Continue Reading
Older dogs usually do not have the same energy level as when they were puppies, which should come as no surprise. However, not all of this “slowing down” may be due to age alone; there are a number of health conditions that may contribute to this, and treatment of these conditions may provide some renewed … Continue Reading
“Wow, did you see the comments on your column on the Enterprise website?” Nope. Why would I go and read those, when I could just shove an ice pick through my temple? I haven’t visited that website in months. It’s infested with trolls, and arguing with trolls is just an exercise in aggravation as well … Continue Reading
Most athletes will tell you, winning the first championship is tough but defending it is tougher — let alone fending off the competition in back-to-back years. But that’s just what Grand Champion Pleasant Hill Magnum of Samara HC, aka Magnum, did as he won his third consecutive best of breed title at The Westminster Kennel … Continue Reading
The holiday season is a time for reflection while looking ahead. Little Joey, a very small Chihuahua, was born without front legs. Ordinarily two-legged puppies are euthanized without a second thought. Fortunately, Joey was taken to a veterinarian who had that second thought and contacted the Yolo County SPCA, and Ashley Dunleavy agreed to foster … Continue Reading
What began a decade ago with a handful of crèches as a sharing among the local congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has grown to become the 10th annual Community Crèche and Music Festival, with more than 250 nativity scenes of all sizes and styles on loan from members of various … Continue Reading
When a pet has a seizure, it can be a scary experience for both the pet and the owner. Understanding the nature and cause of the seizure can allow a veterinarian to know the best way to treat the symptom, but the diagnosis is not always straightforward. Seizures can generally be grouped into one of … Continue Reading
UC Davis veterinary students will offer health screenings and trim dogs’ nails Saturday to raise funds for their journey to Central America where they will provide free vet service clinics in underserved areas. The vet students will be set up in the Westlake Market parking lot, 1260 Lake Blvd., from noon to 4 p.m. The Yolo … Continue Reading
Halloween begins the holiday season filled with treats, visitors, decorations and busy schedules that can endanger our pets. Here are a few tips to keep everyone safe. * Treats and other edibles: Candy and other treats are real pet temptations — even wrapped in a gift box. Chocolate can be hazardous and some candy contains … Continue Reading
Poppy is a 2 1/2-year old, snow-white, soul-eyed, Maltese. He weighs nearly seven pounds and is one of the sweetest, most intuitive puppies you will ever meet. When he visits the Yolo Hospice office with his parent, social worker Stephanie Makis, he greets everyone with unbridled enthusiasm. What makes him unique is Poppy’s care and … Continue Reading
Puppies are a blessing and a wonderful addition to a household. Unfortunately, a disease known as parvo is lurking in the environment — especially this summer in Yolo County — and can be devastating to their health. Proper prevention (most importantly vaccination) is vital to keep this disease at bay. Parvo is a highly contagious … Continue Reading
The city of Davis will offer dog and puppy training classes this fall. The first course, Puppy Kindergarten, will run from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 6 through Oct. 11, at the Central Park Pavilion, Third and C streets. This is an introductory class on puppy training. It’s open to 2- to 7-month-old puppies … Continue Reading
* Editor’s note: Debra is on vacation. This column first ran in 2003. Some people get tweaked about environmental issues. Others get riled up over animal rights. My tights get in a twist over language. And if I hear the word “troops” misused one more time by the media, my tights will twist off at the … Continue Reading
Sixteen-year-old Michaela Ma didn’t just learn how to design a website this week; she actually created a professional site for her dad, dentist Dr. Jeffrey Ma. Fourteen-year-old Ricky Tan didn’t just learn how to create a level in a professional first-person shooter game, he designed one that he and others could use in tournament play. … Continue Reading
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