Nothing says 4th of July in Texas like Barbecue, grilling and being outside. Although we may be tempted to treat Rover with steak bones and the like, there may be poisonous qualities in these foods as well as some of the drinks we enjoy during the holidays. In addition, firecrackers may terribly frighten your pets, and there have been many cases during 4th of July holidays where animals run away and end up lost or in shelters. Here are some tips to keep everyone healthy and safe during the 4th of July holiday.
It was a race to find the fastest wiener dog around, with thousands coming to this famous event in Buda. FOX 7's Foti Kallergis reports on what makes this competition so special and so much fun for hundreds of wiener dogs.
The names Fido and Spot are in the dog house these days. There's a new survey out of the top 100 male and female dog names of the year. The survey was conducted by Veterinarian Pet Insurance by looking at its database of insured dogs. Check out the top names for both male and female dogs her. If you dog has one of these names, email myfoxaustinpets@gmail.com with your pics!
America has a new Snoop doggie. Barking and baying up a storm, Uno lived up to his name Tuesday night be becoming the first beagle to win best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club. Uno's owners are from right here in Austin.
Here's a rap video so nice you'll have to watch it twice.
Watching our pet's weight is as important to their health as it is ours. Yet many pet owners overlook the issue. Jasen Trautwein talks more about it.
You love to shower your pooch with gifts, but you may want to think twice about some of the toys you buy for your dog. FOX's Dr. Manny Alvarez tells you which dangerous dog toys to watch out for.
The bulldog has charmed its way into the Top 10 most popular breeds in the nation after an absence of more than 70 years, according to the American Kennel Club.
We go off the cuff as the Dog Wizard, Vladae Roytapel, weighs in on how he compares this year's presidential candidates to the K-9 world. Have a listen and a laugh.
Monday January 14th is National Dress up Your Pet Day. Dr. Hayley stopped by Good Day Austin to discuss what to do and not do when dressing up your pet.
Even after putting up posters around her neighborhood and offering a reward, one Austin woman has had no luck finding her missing dog. As FOX 7's Arezow Doost reports, she has now resorted to hiring a national pet detective to help find her dog.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals finds one out of every five dogs has some kind of allergy. Pet allergies range from respiratory to digestive but skin allergies are most common. Symptoms can also be breed specific.
Starting today, Austin residents who leave their dogs chained and unattended outside have to find a new way to confine their pets. The city implemented this ordinance in early June after deciding that restraining unattended animals in this way is cruel. Find out the fines you could face if caught chaining your dog, and when enforcement of the ordinance actually goes into effect.
The no-kill animal shelter in Lago Vista says if it does not receive more donations during the next week, they will have to close their doors. Get more on the state of the shelter from the FOX 7 News Edge.
The group People Organized in Defense of Earth and her Resources - or PODER - says the City of Austin will be wasting money if it moved the Town Lake Animal Center to East Austin. As FOX 7's Arezow Doost reports, the group says they would rather see something else go up in their neighborhood.
A family wants to know why one of their dogs was put down after being taken to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter last Wednesday. As FOX 7's James Irby reports, the shelter is already under investigation for neglect.
Tips from the SPCA of Texas on how to keep Fido and Fluffy safe during the sweltering summer months.
It was very nearly a real-life version of "Snakes on a Plane." A man was stopped at Cairo's airport just moments before he boarded a Saudi Arabia-bound plane with carry-on bags filled with live snakes, as well as a few baby crocodiles and chameleons.
An excited 150-pound Great Dane accidentally shot its owner in the back early Wednesday morning at a home near Memphis.
Experts say that dog fighting is on the rise and the activity even occurs here in Austin. On Saturday animal advocates met to discuss ways to curb this growing problem. Warning: some of this video contains graphic footage.
A woman shot an alligator that came into her home and attacked her dog.
Good rewards are the key to successful training. Sheri Soltes from Texas Hearing & Service Dogs shows us how rewarding your dog for knowing its name can lead to a great dog you can take anywhere.
Everybody knows that dogs are man's best friend--but how do you find the one that's right for you? Café Woof has tips on choosing the perfect pooch.
Training your dog can be quite a difficult task. But, there are ways to do it that won't drive you crazy. The Dog Wizard, Vladae Roytapel shows the ins and outs of easy dog training.
Does your dog have barking and behavior issues? Dog Wizard Vladae Roytapel has some simple tips to tame your pooch.