Holiday Safety for Fluffy and Fido

Christmas can be a hazardous time for our animal companions. You may think the possibility of a problem is remote, it isn’t. Veterinarians see many dogs that succumb to avoidable conditions. By being aware of the risks, you can take precautions.

Check out this article in Dogs in Canada magazine to find out how chocolates, rich food, plants and more could put your pet at risk during the festive season.

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

PetLynx and Partners Launch HomeSafe™ Canada Initiative

The "official" launch date is March 2011 ... but we are so excited we can't wait to tell you about the new HomeSafe RDOG and RCAT initiatives! This innovative new program is a result of months of collaborative effort between:

• PetLynx Corporation 
• Canadian Kennel Club
• Dogs in Canada Magazine
• Iams and
• Petsecure

Although each of these companies represent a different sector of the companion animal industry, when it comes to our animal companions, we all share a common goal ...

Green Guidelines for Dog Parks

It’s a hot topic for many an urban dog owners: Do dogs have the right to explore parks to their hearts’ content? To sniff, jump, dig, chase, swim and run amok the way nature intended?

Yes, leash-free time is important, but running wild in nature parks is not the answer, especially when they can disturb ecologically sensitive areas.

Being a responsible dog owner means more than ensuring your pet is spayed or neutered, has a license and is registered with PetLynx! It means taking responsibility for natural parks, too.

Learn more in this Dogs in Canada Magazine article and then share this information with friends, family and colleagues!

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

Dogs In Canada Website Lands National Award

PetLynx Corporation is pleased to congratulate the team at dogsincanada.com for winning the first-ever Web Site of the Year award at the 33rd Annual National Magazine Awards held in Toronto on June 5, 2010. The award is meant to recognize the website that most successfully fulfills its editorial mission, effectively serves its audience, maximizes use of the web and represents the highest journalistic standards.