Fido's City Guide

The decision to give up your dog should never be an easy decision. Dogs are members of the family, and most of us love them dearly.  People have a lot of reasons for giving up their dogs, some of them good, some not so good.  Sometimes they feel they have no option, sometimes they just don’t know their options. Read the rest of this entry

P&G Expands Voluntary Limited Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods
Due to Possible Health Risk

         CINCINNATI, July 30, 2010 – The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG) is voluntarily expanding its recall to include veterinary and some specialized dry pet food as a precautionary measure because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. No salmonella-related illnesses have been reported.

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How to Keep Your Dog Safe This Summer

Caroline C. of Pet-Super-Store.com

The summer months are a wonderful time for you and your dog to get out of the house, enjoy the sunshine, and stretch your legs. However, the season also brings along some dangers that can harm your pet’s health. Here are some simple, easy to follow tips for decreasing the risk of harm and keeping your buddy safe this summer.
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Kennedy Morgan  PDXDanes.com

Vegas and Leo

 You don’t own the Great Dane as much as he or she owns you. Take Vegas for example. Who needs an alarm clock? She tells me when it’s time to get up. Of course it’s with a slapstick paw across the body or a wet tongue washcloth to the face. Oh, and there’s no snooze button on a Great Dane, in case you’re wondering. Typical of owning a dog, yes, then there’s the usual rush to get him or her outside for the morning ritual. But while some dogs are happy to meander about the yard, securing their territory, and sniffing every blade of grass while basking in the morning dew or sunshine, the Great Dane wants right back in – NOW. And they’re not subtle about telling you. Many a paw print on the sliding glass door tells the tale of a demanding Great Dane. In fact, those muddy paw prints cleverly disguise the scratches that can’t help but to have formed in the glass after several years of such behavior. Read the rest of this entry

EXTREME POODLES follows four groomers on their journey as they primp and style their lovable poodles into ninjas, baskets of flowers, lions, roller derby girls, camels, Read the rest of this entry

Jasmine Walling and Bandit, walked away from Saturdays Doggie Dress Up Contest with a huge basket of goodies and a check for $150.  His Army Radio Dog Costume was made by his friend Debbie.   Congratulations  Jasmine and Bandit.  Thanks to Alison’s Dog Training and the Dog Scouts for organizing the contest.

There are two new groups at Fido’s Lounge, to help dogs live a happier and healthier life. 

The Canine Cancer group will be Moderated by Nancy Elston the Portland Coordinator for the National Canine Cancer Foundation.   If you have a question or need information please feel free to ask.  If you have a dog who is suffering from a form of canine cancer please feel free to share your story.    Offer your support or shed a tear there are others at Fido’s Lounge who will understand and support you.

The Biggest Doggie Weigh Down, Jillian O’Neil the owner of Forest Fun Runs and the creator of the Biggest Doggie Weigh Down will be offering advice, and information on how to help your dog live a healthier life by contolling diet and adding exercise.  She will also be providing updates on the participants in the Biggest Doggie Weigh Down Challange.

Bring your dog and join Fido and Lady at the Multnomah County Fair!

A dog friendly fair with fun for the entire family.  Rides, games, food, vendors, and of course It’s A  Dog’s World.   Your dog will never experience anything like it,  experience Dock Diving with the X’treme Air Dog, or stop Read the rest of this entry

Is your dog Portland’s next TopDog model?  Enter to today! Get your entry form here or at any Lexi Dog Location.   Entry fee is $25 with 100% benefitting the Oregon Humane Society.  All entries must be recieved by May 31.

 Thank you to everyone that attended the Northwest Pet and Companion Fair.  It was a great success and so much fun.   Thousands of people, and pets visited the fair Saturday and Sunday.  A special thank you to all the pets that visited the fair and brought cans of food for the AniMeals program. Read the rest of this entry