Category: Boston Dogs

Sunday Dog, Meeshu Has Magical, Different Colored Eyes!

As if our Sunday Dog, Meeshu weren’t cute enough, just stare into those magical, different colored eyes! They’re so amazing that this fashionable phenomenon (not uncommon in many animals, including some humans) is celebrated every July 12th during Different Colored Eyes Day!

Poppy and I were out for a walk the other day when we noticed this energetic, little bundle of curiosity bounding straight for us. At five months old, Meeshu reminds me of puppy Poppy last July. He wants to play with every dog he sees!

We were joined by a third pup and everybody had a good play! We’ll be watching as this little guy grows up. And, from what I’ve heard, Poppy’s looking forward to a rematch.

For more about Eye Color in Dogs, check out: A Sunday Dog Named “Blue”

And, get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

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Words: Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2013 Ed Cherubino

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July 28, 2013
Sunday Dog, Meeshu Has Magical, Different Colored Eyes!

As if our Sunday Dog, Meeshu weren’t cute enough, just stare into those magical, different colored eyes! They’re so amazing that this fashionable phenomenon (not uncommon in many animals, including some humans) is celebrated every July 12th during Different Colored Eyes Day!

Poppy and I were out for a walk the other day when we noticed this energetic, little bundle of curiosity bounding straight for us. At five months old, Meeshu reminds me of puppy Poppy last July. He wants to play with every dog he sees!

We were joined by a third pup and everybody had a good play! We’ll be watching as this little guy grows up. And, from what I’ve heard, Poppy’s looking forward to a rematch.

For more about Eye Color in Dogs, check out: A Sunday Dog Named “Blue”

And, get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

Details:

Words: Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2013 Ed Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

July 28, 2013
Sunday Dog, Meeshu Has Magical, Different Colored Eyes!

As if our Sunday Dog, Meeshu weren’t cute enough, just stare into those magical, different colored eyes! They’re so amazing that this fashionable phenomenon (not uncommon in many animals, including some humans) is celebrated every July 12th during Different Colored Eyes Day!

Poppy and I were out for a walk the other day when we noticed this energetic, little bundle of curiosity bounding straight for us. At five months old, Meeshu reminds me of puppy Poppy last July. He wants to play with every dog he sees!

We were joined by a third pup and everybody had a good play! We’ll be watching as this little guy grows up. And, from what I’ve heard, Poppy’s looking forward to a rematch.

For more about Eye Color in Dogs, check out: A Sunday Dog Named “Blue”

And, get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

Details:

Words: Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2013 Ed Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

July 28, 2013
My Dog Is Cool

Instead of featuring a specific dog this Sunday, we want to be certain everyone can say, “My Dog Is Cool.”

It’s an education program from the animal protection organization RedRover designed to draw attention to the dangers faced by dogs left in cars in warm weather.

With air conditioned vehicles, people sometimes forget just how quickly the inside of a car can heat up. The group cites a Stanford University study, “… even on comparatively cool days, such as 72 degrees, a car's internal temperature will rocket to 116 degrees within 60 minutes. And keeping the windows open a crack hardly slows the rise at all.”

Someone who just intended to run into a shop for a quick errand could come out to find their dog in trouble. Or, they could come out to find their car window broken by a police officer who was trying to save the pup. Remember, those walking by a car don’t know how long the dog has been left there or how long you will be.

What To Do
Suppose you see a dog in a hot car, what should you do? First, observe the dog. Is she showing any signs of distress such as excessive panting or drooling, stumbling, disorientation, or loss of consciousness?

Write down the car’s license plate, make, model, and specifically where it is located and call 911. See if you can get someone else to check nearby shops to locate the driver while you wait for the police.

Veterinarian in a Hot Car
Dr Ernie Ward, a veterinarian, made a video of himself sitting in a car on a warm day with all four windows cracked. He explained, as he went along, what would be happening to a dog left under those conditions as the temperature in the car reached triple digits. If you have a few minutes, it’s definitely worth a look.

And, please, spread the word to anyone who thinks they can safely leave a pet in a parked car on a warm day, even for a short time.

Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: courtesy of RedRover

July 21, 2013
My Dog Is Cool

Instead of featuring a specific dog this Sunday, we want to be certain everyone can say, “My Dog Is Cool.”

It’s an education program from the animal protection organization RedRover designed to draw attention to the dangers faced by dogs left in cars in warm weather.

With air conditioned vehicles, people sometimes forget just how quickly the inside of a car can heat up. The group cites a Stanford University study, “… even on comparatively cool days, such as 72 degrees, a car's internal temperature will rocket to 116 degrees within 60 minutes. And keeping the windows open a crack hardly slows the rise at all.”

Someone who just intended to run into a shop for a quick errand could come out to find their dog in trouble. Or, they could come out to find their car window broken by a police officer who was trying to save the pup. Remember, those walking by a car don’t know how long the dog has been left there or how long you will be.

What To Do
Suppose you see a dog in a hot car, what should you do? First, observe the dog. Is she showing any signs of distress such as excessive panting or drooling, stumbling, disorientation, or loss of consciousness?

Write down the car’s license plate, make, model, and specifically where it is located and call 911. See if you can get someone else to check nearby shops to locate the driver while you wait for the police.

Veterinarian in a Hot Car
Dr Ernie Ward, a veterinarian, made a video of himself sitting in a car on a warm day with all four windows cracked. He explained, as he went along, what would be happening to a dog left under those conditions as the temperature in the car reached triple digits. If you have a few minutes, it’s definitely worth a look.

And, please, spread the word to anyone who thinks they can safely leave a pet in a parked car on a warm day, even for a short time.

Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

Details:

Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: courtesy of RedRover

July 21, 2013
My Dog Is Cool

Instead of featuring a specific dog this Sunday, we want to be certain everyone can say, “My Dog Is Cool.”

It’s an education program from the animal protection organization RedRover designed to draw attention to the dangers faced by dogs left in cars in warm weather.

With air conditioned vehicles, people sometimes forget just how quickly the inside of a car can heat up. The group cites a Stanford University study, “… even on comparatively cool days, such as 72 degrees, a car's internal temperature will rocket to 116 degrees within 60 minutes. And keeping the windows open a crack hardly slows the rise at all.”

Someone who just intended to run into a shop for a quick errand could come out to find their dog in trouble. Or, they could come out to find their car window broken by a police officer who was trying to save the pup. Remember, those walking by a car don’t know how long the dog has been left there or how long you will be.

What To Do
Suppose you see a dog in a hot car, what should you do? First, observe the dog. Is she showing any signs of distress such as excessive panting or drooling, stumbling, disorientation, or loss of consciousness?

Write down the car’s license plate, make, model, and specifically where it is located and call 911. See if you can get someone else to check nearby shops to locate the driver while you wait for the police.

Veterinarian in a Hot Car
Dr Ernie Ward, a veterinarian, made a video of himself sitting in a car on a warm day with all four windows cracked. He explained, as he went along, what would be happening to a dog left under those conditions as the temperature in the car reached triple digits. If you have a few minutes, it’s definitely worth a look.

And, please, spread the word to anyone who thinks they can safely leave a pet in a parked car on a warm day, even for a short time.

Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: courtesy of RedRover

July 21, 2013
Sunday Dog, Buster Arrives in Boston!

This Sunday, we couldn’t resist introducing you to Boston’s newest arrival – Buster! We met this affectionate, little guy the other day as he was exploring his new surroundings.

Having said goodbye to L.A. only a few short weeks ago, it’ll obviously take some time to feel comfortable here. Of course, when you’re as friendly and laid-back as Buster, how long could it possibly take?

Our Poppy, who’s still learning her way around the city, wasted no time in pointing Buster toward some of her favorite sniff spots that reveal some of the neighborhood’s unique characteristics – a sort of “terrier terroir!”

At four years old, this amazingly cute Affenpinscher, who we think could’ve given “Banana Joe” (this year’s Best-in-Show at Westminster) a run for his money, is already adapting quite well. Buster has calmly made it through the 4th of July fireworks, found a favorite toy at Fish & Bone, and is looking forward to his first Pawsh grooming.

You’re on your way, Buster!

Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

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Words: Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

July 14, 2013
Sunday Dog, Buster Arrives in Boston!

This Sunday, we couldn’t resist introducing you to Boston’s newest arrival – Buster! We met this affectionate, little guy the other day as he was exploring his new surroundings.

Having said goodbye to L.A. only a few short weeks ago, it’ll obviously take some time to feel comfortable here. Of course, when you’re as friendly and laid-back as Buster, how long could it possibly take?

Our Poppy, who’s still learning her way around the city, wasted no time in pointing Buster toward some of her favorite sniff spots that reveal some of the neighborhood’s unique characteristics – a sort of “terrier terroir!”

At four years old, this amazingly cute Affenpinscher, who we think could’ve given “Banana Joe” (this year’s Best-in-Show at Westminster) a run for his money, is already adapting quite well. Buster has calmly made it through the 4th of July fireworks, found a favorite toy at Fish & Bone, and is looking forward to his first Pawsh grooming.

You’re on your way, Buster!

Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

Details:

Words: Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

July 14, 2013
Sunday Dog, Buster Arrives in Boston!

This Sunday, we couldn’t resist introducing you to Boston’s newest arrival – Buster! We met this affectionate, little guy the other day as he was exploring his new surroundings.

Having said goodbye to L.A. only a few short weeks ago, it’ll obviously take some time to feel comfortable here. Of course, when you’re as friendly and laid-back as Buster, how long could it possibly take?

Our Poppy, who’s still learning her way around the city, wasted no time in pointing Buster toward some of her favorite sniff spots that reveal some of the neighborhood’s unique characteristics – a sort of “terrier terroir!”

At four years old, this amazingly cute Affenpinscher, who we think could’ve given “Banana Joe” (this year’s Best-in-Show at Westminster) a run for his money, is already adapting quite well. Buster has calmly made it through the 4th of July fireworks, found a favorite toy at Fish & Bone, and is looking forward to his first Pawsh grooming.

You’re on your way, Buster!

Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

Details:

Words: Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

July 14, 2013
Attention Boston Dogs! State Issues a Parvovirus Alert

This little terrier is bringing important news. Yes, we know, none of our canine pals likes to get shots but sometimes it's better than getting very, very sick.

Parvovirus Alert

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) has issued an alert for dog guardians about an outbreak of Parvovirus in Berkshire and Worcester Counties, “Dozens of dogs have been affected in these two areas, and several have died or had to be euthanized due to severe illness caused by the virus.”

Many BostonZest readers travel to those areas and dogs from there visit Boston. Given the highly contagious nature of the disease, we're devoting this week’s Sunday Dog post to this topic.

Parvovirus

In the alert, MDAR explained, “Parvovirus primarily infects puppies, but any unvaccinated dog can be susceptible. Dogs usually exhibit symptoms of gastrointestinal illness, including vomiting and diarrhea. Although dogs can recover from the disease if it is detected early and treated aggressively, it can be fatal. The virus is typically spread directly from dog to dog, but it can persist in the environment for several months. Dogs that have been infected and recover can remain infectious for several months.”

What to do

You should confirm with your veterinarian that your dog is protected from parvo infection. And, in light of this alert, you should also act quickly and seek emergency treatment if Parvovirus symptoms appear.

Titer Testing

To avoid over vaccinating their dogs, many people opt for titer testing after initial immunity to a disease like parvo is established. But, you have to be careful that your veterinarian specifically requests a “vaccine titer test” and gives you those results. Titer tests are also done to check if a dog has a disease and the two can be confused by a laboratory.

Be sure to ask if your animal hospital is following the current protocol established for vaccinating dogs. The American Animal Hospital Association publishes the current guidelines on their website.

As for the little guy up top, he has a vivid imagination. The needle is certainly not that big!

Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Artwork: istockphoto

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July 7, 2013