Our Expert: Kim Campbell Thornton
5 Reasons a Kooikerhondje Might Be the Right Dog Breed for You
By Kim Campbell Thornton | April 14, 2017Yes, you read that right. A Kooikerhondje. What’s that, you ask? The Kooiker, as he’s known for short, is a Dutch sporting breed (his full name is Nederlandse Kooikerhondje) whose job is to lure…View Full Post ›
Teach Your Puppy Not to Lick
By Kim Campbell Thornton | February 23, 2017We used to call our late Cavalier, Darcy, “the quicker licker-upper.” From puppyhood on, she loved to give kisses — the bigger and wetter, the better. No amount of trying to train her out of it…View Full Post ›
Dog DNA Tests Can Reveal Your Canine's Breed and Shed Light on Health Information
By Kim Campbell Thornton | February 21, 2017"What kind of dog is that?" If you're the owner of an offbeat canine who's obviously a classic Heinz 57 mix of multiple breeds, you're familiar with this question. And while it’s fun to…View Full Post ›
Is Your Pet Safe When Riding in the Car? Tips to Help Ensure the Answer Is Yes
By Kim Campbell Thornton | January 31, 2017You put your dog or cat in a crate, car seat or harness when he rides in the car. Seems like the right thing to do, doesn’t it? You might be surprised and dismayed to learn, however, that…View Full Post ›
Pets on the Naughty List: Our Favorite Stories of Holiday Mishaps
By Kim Campbell Thornton | December 23, 2016Stacy Nordstrom Hackett vividly remembers her Cornish Rex cat Jordan's first Christmas. “He climbed halfway up our Christmas tree, grabbed the garland in his mouth and jumped out of the tree"…View Full Post ›
Shelter Intervention Programs: What They Are and How They Help Pets
By Kim Campbell Thornton | December 9, 2016The woman called the animal shelter in tears. Her dog had been hit by a car and had a crushed pelvis and a broken hip. The cost of surgery was beyond her financial means, and she was facing…View Full Post ›
5 Spay and Neuter Myths You Shouldn't Believe
By Kim Campbell Thornton | October 26, 2016Determining if and when to spay or neuter your pet is a big decision. And with so much different information floating around, it can seem both overwhelming and confusing. To help you make a…View Full Post ›
Dog Breed Names You May Be Mispronouncing
By Kim Campbell Thornton | October 25, 2016Some dog breeds have real tongue-twister names. Usually that’s because of their foreign origin. It’s not always easy to know how to pronounce names with a German, French, Dutch or other international…View Full Post ›
8 Large Dog Breeds Suited to Apartment Living
By Kim Campbell Thornton | September 29, 2016You love big dogs, but you live in an apartment or condo. You might think your choice of canine companion is restricted to purse-size pups, but many people are surprised to learn that living large is…View Full Post ›
Small Dog Basics: Everyday Issues for People With Small Breeds
By Kim Campbell Thornton | September 27, 2016I never thought of myself as a small-dog person. When I was growing up, I much preferred my dad’s German Shepherds to my stepmom’s Toy Poodles. The first dog I acquired as an adult was a…View Full Post ›
Stylish Handbags for Animal Lovers
By Kim Campbell Thornton | September 7, 2016Animals are in this fall — in style, that is. This Fashion Week, take your wardrobe for a walk on the wild side — or simply add a touch of whimsy to your look — with a clutch, purse or tote designed…View Full Post ›
10 Look-Alike Cat Breeds and How to Tell Them Apart
By Kim Campbell Thornton | August 18, 2016Every cat is adorable, but sometimes it can be hard to know one breed from another — especially in the case of look-alike cats. How can you tell if you’re looking at a Russian Blue or a Korat? A…View Full Post ›
