by El Segundo Animal Hospital | Mar 17, 2016 | Pets in History, Pets in Literature
From dogs on the battlefield to dogs in the White House, “The Pawprints of History” by Stanley Coren tells the tales of canine companions who have been on the front lines of history. Coren, a doctor who specializes in dog-human interactions, examines the dynamics... 
by El Segundo Animal Hospital | Jan 14, 2016 | In the News, Pets in History
Author Mimi Matthews has a brilliant blog that includes articles on the history of dogs and cats. Check out this terrific report about the first cat show, an event which took place 145 years ago at the Crystal Palace in London… by MIMI MATTHEWS In 1871, at the... by El Segundo Animal Hospital | Nov 14, 2015 | In the News, Pets in History
Looking back at the legend of a famously finicky feline… from HINSDALE HUMANE SOCIETY It is the quintessential American success story… a gentleman down on his luck, who achieves fame and fortune through hard work and ingenuity. In this case, the gentleman happens to... by El Segundo Animal Hospital | Oct 28, 2015 | In the News, Pets in History
The New York Times reports that the modern canine may have originated in Asia, 15,000 years ago… by JAMES GORMAN Where do dogs come from? Gray wolves are their ancestors. Scientists are pretty consistent about that. And researchers have suggested that dogs’... by El Segundo Animal Hospital | Sep 17, 2015 | Pets in History, Pets in Literature
If your cat’s priority is to help you succeed, good chance it’s a fairy tale… “Puss in Boots” — sometimes known as “The Booted Cat” — is a beloved fairy tale that’s been told countless times in books, on stage, in television and film. The original story,... by El Segundo Animal Hospital | Jun 21, 2015 | In the News, Pets in History
CNN filed this report on an amazing archeological find… by GREG BOTELHO For centuries, dogs have been humans’ loyal, domesticated companions. They’ve been wild animals, doing what’s needed to survive. And in ancient Egypt, they served as...