Dogster

October 2008. Page 6

Kill Rate Soars In The OC

Horst Hoefinger 7

Oct 15, 2008 — This is a very sad report out of Orange County, CA where the kill rate has skyrocketed as the housing slump worsens. Just as the...
World's Coolest Prizes Posted. Get Zealies Just For Voting!

Dogster HQ 64

Oct 14, 2008 — Entries and voting in the Worlds Coolest Dog & Cat Show is cruising along! The prizes page has just been posted! Check'em out. AND everyone...
Photo Contest: Fangsgiving On the Beach

Mark Rogers 54

Oct 14, 2008 — I caught this shot down at Fort Funston, a popular destination for dogs and their people San Francisco -- locals often refer to it as...

Does my Dog Have a Hot Spot?

Dr. Eric Barchas 0

Oct 14, 2008 — My dog keeps chewing on her leg and has it raw and red. Someone said it might be a hot spot. What is a hot...
Have Passport, Will Travel

Horst Hoefinger 12

Oct 14, 2008 — Sgt. Gwen Beberg, serving in Iraq, rescued a puppy from a burning pile of trash. The problem is getting the puppy, Ratchet, into the U.S....
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Horst Hoefinger 3

Oct 14, 2008 — In September I posted Custody Is Going To The Dogs, discussing the attachment we have to our dog, something not easily broken up even when...
Photo Contest Winner for 10/13/08

Mark Rogers 7

Oct 13, 2008 — Happy Columbus Day, everyone. Today's winning quote has absolutely nothing to do with the famous explorer unless he had a thing for good dog jokes....

Fido Helps Kids Fight Obesity

Horst Hoefinger 1

Oct 13, 2008 — Here's a great story about a study done in Australia showing kids with dogs were in better shape than those without. As experts grapple with...
How Effective is Anesthesia-Free Dental Work?

Dr. Eric Barchas 0

Oct 13, 2008 — I was wondering if anaesthesia-free teeth cleaning is as effective as traditional cleanings? I brush my 13-year-old dog's teeth daily in addition to six-month cleanings...
Sunbear Squad Tip Of The Week

Horst Hoefinger 2

Oct 13, 2008 — This week's tip really hits home. We recently adopted Logan, a Bernese Mountain dog rescue, and we were told when he was saved his weight...