Dogster

April 2008. Page 1

What Causes Heart Murmurs?

Dr. Eric Barchas 0

Apr 28, 2008 — I was just told that my two-year-old Rottweiler has a heart murmur. The vet explained what his heart is doing and not doing. I really...
Australian Pet Stores Offering Pet Payment Plans, Animal Protectors Worried More Pets Will Be Abandoned

Joy 3

Apr 27, 2008 — Here's an idea to slow down the pet store sales -- what about requiring that every pet be microchipped? Then when those pets are found...
Study Identifies Dog Breeds Most Likely to Suffer from Dental Disease

Dr. Eric Barchas 1

Apr 27, 2008 — Dental disease is the most common major health problem that I identify in my patients. And studies have shown that my patients are not unique...

Why is my Cat's Back Bald?

Dr. Eric Barchas 2

Apr 26, 2008 — My female spayed shorthair recently started grooming excessively to the point of chewing off hair at the base of her tail where her spine meets...
Got Title? -- Weekly Pet Photo Caption Contest

Joy 105

Apr 25, 2008 — Are you ready for the next photo in our new weekly pet photo caption contest? Oil up those brain cells and let those captions loose!...
Bark in Your Stories of Dog After Death Experiences

Joy 3

Apr 25, 2008 — Have you had an experience with a dog who has passed to the Rainbow Bridge? received a visit from a beloved canine furbaby who has...
Australian Prisoners Rehabilitate Retired Greyhounds

Joy 6

Apr 25, 2008 — Thanks to the HeraldSun.com.au for this article. Prisons go to the dogs April 24, 2008 12:00am RETIRED greyhounds are getting a second chance at life...

Canadian German Shepherds Killed by Animal Control, Case Goes to Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission

Joy 5

Apr 25, 2008 — There seems to be several sides to this sad story but the killing of two dogs when it looks like dog control actually knew who...
Veterinary Behavior Society Reminder: Punishment Usually Doesn't Work

Dr. Eric Barchas 3

Apr 25, 2008 — I believe B. F. Skinner was the first person to point out animals (including humans) respond more favorably to positive reinforcement than they do to...
Got Title Pet Photo Contest Winner of the Week

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Apr 24, 2008 — We have a winner for last week's contest. Drum roll please... Congratulations to Dogster Murphy for this inventive caption to the above photo by Jean...