SAN DIEGO — Right now, San Diego is filled with pesky foxtails, and if your pet picks one up, it could lead to serious health issues and thousands of dollars in vet bills. Whether on a hike, at the ...

Across much of the United States, spring is in full force. With warmer weather, people are taking their furry family members out on longer walks and spending more time outside. Alongside blooming ...

Throughout the beautiful Bay Area — and in most other parts of the United States — a seemingly innocuous plant that grows in fields, parks and even backyard lawns can be a serious hazard to dogs.

Whenever warmer weather rolls around, pet parents have to deal with the bogeyman of the outdoors: foxtails. These anxiety-inducing plants are the portion of a weedy grass that contains the grass seed.

After a long, gloomy start to summer in Marin, the days are finally filled with glorious sunshine and mild temperatures, which for me is the best time to take my dog on long hikes. But along with all ...