Pets

Grioner, Anne

I am a dog owner—a diligent, doo-discarding dog owner. My neighbors are also dog owners—indifferent, dookie-slinging dog owners. Yep, they pitch poo. I share a square of grass, a popular toilet for many dogs, with the feces-flinging monkeys. Read more >>

Safety in Stale Water

Lavelle, Sarah

Summertime is play-in-the-water time, and our dogs like to splash around in lakes and ponds just as we do. But the aquatic world around us isn’t always as benign as it looks. As you enjoy the warm weather this summer, keep in mind that there are dangers lurking beneath the water. Read more >>

Pet Resources

The Snow Atop McKinley

Edwards, Becky

I feel a snort. A wet misting of doggie mucus slightly scented with Eukanuba and a deer carcass that McKinley happened upon on the trail the day before. As I was unresponsive to the canine hydrating-facial-mist, my aging Siberian husky stepped up his game a bit. Read more >>

Grouse of the Forest

Dave Carty

Some brush-busting required. Read more >>

Ask a Vet, Part II

Dr. Chris Kenyon

Another persperctive on pet health. Read more >>

Ask a Vet: Spring Edition

Dr. Sid Gustafson

Pet questions for spring. We all have questions about our pets, but few of us have expert answers. That’s why we asked a pro—here’s what longtime Bozeman-area vet Dr. Sid Gustafson had to say. —the editors Read more >>

Unstable Mabel

Simon Peterson

A canine slide-for-life. Read more >>

R.I.P. Fido

the editors

Bozeman dog mortality.Like car crashes and cardiovascular disease for humans, pets have their own unique mortality statistics. While no actual data has been compiled, our field research shows the leading causes of death for various dogs are as follows: Read more >>

Canine Courtesies

Jeff Greene

Well-behaved humans make well-behaved dogs. Read more >>

Bozeman Off-Leash Dog Parks

There are plenty of places to take Fido off leash around town. Here is a map to help you plan your next in-town outing. Read more >>

Let 'Em Lie

Tucker, David

Sleeping gear for dogs. Read more >>

Dog Duties

Murray, Ron

Spring advice for dog-owners. Read more >>

Frostbitten

Pogge, Michelle

Canine considerations for cold weather.While waxing your boards and sharpening your crampons, don’t forget your furry friends—use these tips to keep your pets safe and happy when the mercury drops. Read more >>

Serpent in the Garden

Odenbeck, Loni M.

Avoiding rattlers in southwest Montana. Read more >>

When Fur Fails

Lavelle, Dr. Sarah

Cold-weather tips for your dog.With winter underway, you’ve probably spent time winterizing your home and vehicle. But have you thought about winterizing your pet? Read more >>

Call of the Mild

Allen, Holly

Canine considerations for spring. Spring means lots of new adventures for you and your furry family members. Here are some things to take into consideration this season. Read more >>