MyFoxNY.com's Pet Page

Get the latest dog news, cat news, and other pet news. Watch cute animal videos. You might find some funny animal videos too. Plus, get pet advice from veterinarian Dr. Dan Lauridia (see column below). Plus, post your pet pictures. We are a nation of animal lovers. The ASPCA says about 60 percent of all households in the United States have a pet. We also spend more than $30 billion a year caring for them. Click HERE for more fast facts about animal ownership. The PETS FORUM on our message boards is also a good place to trade stories and suggestions for helping each other over some, er, cat-astrophes or some ruff times. We add features, news you can use and videos regularly, so check back often.

Featured Pet Photo Click HERE to share photos of your animal friends and your photo might be the featured photo of the week! The paws that refreshes. Ariel is enjoying some iced tea and was kind enough to let kittycat41 take her picture.

Meet Dr. Dan Lauridia, MyFoxNY.com contributor. Dr. Dan, who owns the MURRAY HILL PET HOSPITAL, will answer questions about your four-legged friends. Ask your question to the right.

Name: Email Address: What is your pet question?

DEAR DR. DAN: DO I NEED TO GIVE MY DOG A BATH EVERY WEEK? -- ANGELA

DEAR ANGELA: NORMALLY, DOGS SHOULD NOT BE BATHED MORE THAN ONCE TO TWICE A MONTH. IF THEY ARE BATHED MORE FREQUENTLY THERE IS A RISK OF DRYING THE SKIN AND/OR COAT. THIS DRYNESS MAY RESULT IN FLAKY, RED SKIN AND THE DOG MAY SCRATCH EXCESSIVELY BECAUSE OF THE DRYNESS.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO USE A SHAMPOO THAT HAS BEEN FORMULATED FOR DOGS.

TO READ THE ENTIRE COLUMN, CLICK HERE.

Read the latest pet news:

GALACTICPET.COM

A Connecticut veterinarian launched GALACTICPET.COM, a site that aims to raise awareness of pet products and their safety. The site also has animal-care resources ranging from medical to grooming, travel and more.

BRINGING PETS TO WORK

Studies show that cats and dogs can have a positive effect on human health by helping to reduce stress and even lowering blood pressure. and lowering stress in the work place is always helpful. Enter your pet. (Click here for tips on pets and the workplace)

PET FOOD RECALL

THE FURMINATOR

The FURminator is a pet hair brush that promises to make grooming your pet easier. For more information, visit following Web sites: The FURminator The New York Humane Society

DOGGIE DNA
If you ever adopted a shelter dog and wondered about its pedigree -- you can now find out.

WhatsMyDog.com costs between $125 and $185. You will need to have a veterinarian take blood for this test. Keep in mind that this is a new test and doesn't cover all breeds.

WEB SITE HELPS SHELTER DOGS

Animal shelters across the country are filled with hundreds of dogs that will be put down if they aren't adopted.

A new Web site hopes to help man's best friend get a new "leash" on life.
SAVING MAN'S BEST PAL
DogsinDanger.com has a clock showing the days -- or hours -- until a dog is destroyed.

In the 3 weeks since the site launched, dozens of dogs have found new homes.