From the monthly archives:

March 2010

Learn from fellow aquarium hobbyists as they share their favorite aquarium light product and tell us why they like it. Join the fun & leave a comment!

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Crate Training Your Puppy

by Tina C. on March 30, 2010

Crate training is a widely recommended tool to aid in housebreaking dogs, and it also keeps your pet safe when home alone. Enjoy these tips to help in crate training your dog.

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Pet Brag Page

by Ellen B. on March 28, 2010

Everyone loves to show off their pets, and Drs. Foster & Smith employees are no different! Enjoy these candid pet pictures submitted by our employees.

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What made this cat’s claws turn blue? Learn about saddle thrombus, a blood clot condition, from this true story.

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Read about the Choat’s Leopard Wrasse fish species, and find out one of the often overlooked critical factors in determining their success in home aquaria.

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We want to thank you, our customers, for pointing out a concern about a recent mailing you received from a particular organization.

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If you have a ferret, you should learn about adrenal disease. Read about my ferret Trick’s experience with this illness and how we treated it. Then go make sure you have an emergency veterinarian for your own pets!

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Did you know boredom is a leading cause for dog behavioral problems? Proper exercise is key in keeping your dog healthy, happy and well-behaved!

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Dr. Race Foster and Dr. Marty Smith are the Owners of Drs. Foster and Smith pet supplies company. Read a little more about them, such as how they chose veterinary medicine as a profession, and what they stand for.

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Doggie Day Care? Really?

by Melissa R. on March 18, 2010

Why might you take your dog to a daycare? This dog owner talks about her experience with a doggie daycare: benefits, cost, and considerations.

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Do you know the visual signs if your dog has a tapeworm? Plus, learn how dogs contract tapeworms.

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Smaller saltwater aquariums provide a perfect platform for some smaller species of fish and invertebrates. Learn about aquarium shrimp, and watch a fascinating video of a pair of Magnificent Shrimp Gobies with their buddy the Red Banded Snapping Shrimp.

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Tail & ear position, staring, rubbing against us, rolling on his back and other signals that can help you figure out what your cat is “saying.”

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