Dogster

September 2008. Page 2

Young Boy With Cancer Has Puppy Stolen

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Sep 26, 2008 — It doesn't get much lower than this. A very brave little boy, Ryan Morgan, who has been fighting cancer for four years is now fighting...
Chocolate Sniffing Canine Cops Get Couple Arrested

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Sep 26, 2008 — I've heard of people getting arrested for many reasons, but here's a new one, a couple arrested for carrying chocolate. Not once, but twice in...
You're A Very Dirty Dog Contest

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Sep 25, 2008 — Those of you who have large dogs, especially ones that like to sleep in bed with you, know what a pain it is to bathe...

Kennel Cough or Dog Flu?

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Sep 25, 2008 — Most of us who have boarded our dogs have, at one time or another, dealt with kennel cough. According to local veterinarians, in the Winnetka...
Mandatory Sterilization

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Sep 25, 2008 — Here's an interesting story concerning the new mandatory sterilization ordinance in Los Angeles, CA. When the Los Angeles City Council approved the measure in February,...
Rumors And Innuendos: Swifter WetJet Toxic To Dogs

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Sep 24, 2008 — I received an email this morning warning the Swifter WetJet is potentially toxic to dogs. The email tells about a dog that died due to...
Answers That Stink

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Sep 24, 2008 — Is it true or false that dogs sniff each others butts to say hello? The answer is actually false. Dogs have two anal glands in...

Custody Goes To The Dogs

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Sep 24, 2008 — I was watching a segment on the Today Show about a rather new phenomenon, courtroom custody battles over the family dog. At Dogster we know...
Can Pheromones Treat Phobias in Dogs?

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Sep 24, 2008 — Many dogs become terrified during thunderstorms. Wind, heavy rain, lightening or thunder trigger a syndrome known as storm phobia. Dogs suffering from storm phobia may...
Photo Contest: Ayyy Chihuahua

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Sep 23, 2008 — This week's entry is from a recent dog photo shoot I did here at local Whole Foods Market that involved the owner bringing his two...