Christmas is not just for humans as we all know! Many pet owners are filling their pets stockings and including them in the holiday cards sent to family and friends.

Are you wondering what your furry pal would like for the holidays? Here are a few ideas, trends and hot items! They can be purchased at Houston retailers (buy local!)

In the toy department, which all pets love, the trend is toward toys that stimulate a pet’s mind such as food puzzles where dogs or cats need to work to retrieve …

Is there a canine flu and what do pet owners need to know? Is there a cat flu as well?

There is in fact a canine influenza.  Canine influenza is more of a problem in shelters or situations where many animals are housed together.  The main symptoms are a high fever and a cough.   In these types of situations the disease can have a mortality rate of approx 5%. It is currently occurring in pockets of the country and thankfully, at this time, is not a concern in our area. …

And you can get one for your feline at Natural Pawz in Houston.

If you have been contemplating purchasing a Litter Pick-Up Bag Dispenser or a DOGIPOT Pet Station, August 26 is the day to do it!

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You can find $500 in money-saving, time-saving coupons in the Houston PetTalk shopping guide. Find out where to get one here.

hef Michael’s® canine creations from Purina offers dog owners a chance to host a Chef Michael’s House Party™ .

Last week, Nutro recalled several brands of cat food, including their Max Cat and Natural Choice brands. Check if your cat’s food is on the list here.

Tobi Kosanke owns and operates a 35-acre working farm northwest of Houston called the Crazy K Farm. The farm is home to 100 chickens, 25 geese, 30 ducks, four sheep, 12 goats, four horses, two donkeys, six dogs, five cats, four parrots and a golden pheasant. Nearly all of the animals are rescues, including animals recused in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.

Kosanke, a geologist with a Ph.D., recently left her job at a well-known oil company to take care of her special-needs daughter. Faced with more than 200 mouths to …

Interactive toy ideas to keep your pup busy! By Trainer, Stephanie Bennett