dogs Archive — Page 4 of 5

A small brown-and-white dog lies across a person’s legs beside an open book and a turquoise cup of tea with a lemon slice on a bed by a window.
January 13, 2020

Home with a cold or the flu? It’s OK to snuggle with your pet, infectious disease doctor says.

Dogs and cats can’t catch or spread human disease and “are a comfort, not a hazard”

By Wayne Wood
Close-up of a brown-and-white dog with floppy ears, a large pinkish-brown nose, and long white whiskers against a dark background.
December 23, 2019

Pets of VUMC: A look back at the best of 2019

A handy, one-stop collection of the winners of the “VUMC Voice” 2019 Pets of VUMC contest.

Light-colored dog wearing an orange shirt sits in front of a decorated, lit Christmas tree with wrapped presents underneath.
December 4, 2019

Pets of VUMC 2019 — Collection #8: Tidings of comfort and joy, dogs edition

God rest ye merry, canines

Fluffy light-colored cat wearing a red-and-green plaid outfit, sitting in front of a brightly lit Christmas tree with colorful ornaments and a red tree skirt.
December 4, 2019

Pets of VUMC 2019 — Collection #7: Tidings of comfort and joy, cats edition

God rest ye merry, felines

Brown-and-white dog lying on its back on a patterned carpet, raising both front paws toward the camera with its mouth open and wearing a blue-and-orange collar.
November 11, 2019

Pets of VUMC 2019 — Collection #6: Here’s looking at you, part 2

Just one look. That’s all it took.

Close-up black-and-white portrait of a black dog’s face, focused on its eyes and muzzle.
October 4, 2019

Pets of VUMC 2019 — Collection #5: Here’s looking at you, part 1

These eyes have seen a lot of love