Tag: "dogs" Articles
March 1, 2024
Toward the end of our photoshoot for the Fittest Dogs Issue, we spotted two coyotes casually strolling across the road leading to the dog park at Onion Creek. The sight was stunning and it...
April 1, 2023
Howdy, AFM! This month’s featured pet is Big Dawg, brought to you by Austin Pets Alive! Big Dawg is a 1-year and 4-month-old shepherd mix and one of the most active pups you can...
March 27, 2023
When you imagine a road trip with your pup, you might have an immediate fear response — picturing your furry friend not being able to sit still, chewing on your seats or, worse, throwing...
March 12, 2023
Owning a dog is a marvelous way to get more exercise. They’ll need you to walk them every day and can become a valued partner in all types of sporting activities. If you’re a...
March 6, 2023
When it comes to taking care of your beloved pet, finding the right vet clinic is essential. It can be tricky to find a place in Austin with an experienced and knowledgeable staff who...
March 1, 2023
Rehabilitation isn’t just for people; our four-legged friends can benefit from professional rehab services just like you and me. As a physical therapist, I treat people for acute injuries or help them recover from...
March 1, 2023
Your dog is family, but working from home can be tough for both of you — dividing your attention between your furry little bundle of joy and work responsibilities. Enter Work & Woof, a...
March 1, 2023
Louie Sublime Louie Sublime is a 3-year-old Dalmatian living his best life soaking up the smells and sights the Greenbelt provides. He’s a frequent visitor of Zilker Park where he’s never met a stranger...
March 1, 2023
The size debate continues — which dogs are better, small or large pups? Regardless of your answer, understanding their differences in relation to fitness can help you best care for your pup. Small and...
March 1, 2023
Parents will give the world if it makes their children happy, even if their children have four legs and fur. Just like humans, pets struggle with their nutritional well-being, medical ailments and mental health....
March 1, 2023
Since 2009, the National Service Animal Registry has helped around 115, 832 animals become registered as emotional support animals — and this trend only continues to grow. With an increasingly stressful, fearful and overwhelming...
March 1, 2023
This month’s featured recipe highlights Scooby Stew, a meal for your pup that will leave them satisfied and healthy. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups water 1 cup brown rice 2 cups sweet potato, cubed 2...
March 1, 2023
Puppy kisses and baby giggles — they’re sweet and, better yet, surprisingly healthy for your household! Owning a dog provides more than unconditional love and an in-house playmate for your children; did you know...
March 1, 2023
Sometimes our most memorable times going out to eat include our pup — what more could you want than to enjoy a meal alongside your best friend? Especially in such a dog-friendly city like...
March 1, 2023
Second to smell, hearing is a prominent sense for pups. But without healthy ears, dogs lose an important avenue to understand the world around them. Ear infections are common ailments among dogs, which can...
September 1, 2022
As a loving Chesapeake Bay Retriever named Daisy and a friendly, caring Goldendoodle named Lucy entered each room at the Longleaf Bee Cave assisted living facility, their warm demeanor and sweet disposition immediately lifted...
July 1, 2022
What goes on behind the scenes at a nonprofit shelter? How are donations being used to rescue pets? In late June, Austin Pets Alive! invited the public to find out what goes on over...
March 18, 2022
I know we’ve all heard the saying, “Adopt don’t shop,” but why don’t we dive into some benefits as to why it’s so much more beneficial to rescue a dog instead of breeding or...
