Brian Douglas

What the Dog Ate new ebook worth adding to summer reading list

After much resistance, the Knoxville Dog Health Examiner capitulated to the digital future and purchased an ebook. Recommended by a friend, Jackie Bouchard's What the Dog Ate (Amazon Digital Services; $2.99) turned out to be well...

Not too late for $10 knoxville rabies clinics

If your dog (or cat) needs his or her annual rabies vaccination, it's not too late to participate in the annual $10 vaccine clinics jointly sponsored by the Knoxville Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA) and the Knox County Health...

Dog Walks Man: A Six-Legged Odyssey older title worth second look

Although first published in October, 2010 (Lyons; $22.95), Dog Walks Man: A Six-Legged Odyssey is now available in paperback (Lyons; $16.95) and worth the price of a quick trip in the "way-back" machine. ...

Ever By My Side engaging memoir of pets and family

Already well known to millions, veterinarian Dr. Nick Trout offers readers deep, often poignant, insights into his life in his latest effort Ever By My Side (Broadway; $24.99). Equal parts captivating and insightful, the story traces a fascinating arc...

Dog waste unnecessary problem for Knoxville

Have you ever taken one step too many, realizing too late that the suddenly soft ground beneath your feet has become the unthinkable; where in a moment you've gone from an enjoyable walk to stinky mess thanks to...

New Year opportunity for new life with your dog

Every January, countless humans make innumerable resolutions to become better in some way in the coming year. And every February, many of those same resolutions are forgotten. Instead of trying to do something for yourself, something that may...

The most important ingredient for your dog's health

While many of us spend enormous amounts of time researching and implementing new and better ways to keep our dogs healthy, it's important we stop for a moment to acknowledge the most essential, if not most obvious, ingredient...

Halloween no treat for Knoxville dogs

It's that time of year again, Knoxville dog lovers. A time when tons of potentially unhealthy treats are within paw's reach of your pets, a time when the streets and sidewalks are filled with masked...

Autumn bliss requires a little caution for Knoxville dogs

For most active folks, nothing gets the juices flowing like a vigorous walk or run on a cool, crisp fall morning. It is important to remember, however, that these stimuli affect our canine friends in the very same way...

Fixing Freddie fun look at life with a delinquent beagle

At times lighthearted and cheery, while at others thoughtful and heartfelt, Fixing Freddie (Adams Media; $19.95) is a winsome entry in the ever-popular pet memoir writing sweepstakes that is sure to garner good reviews and a loyal following...

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