Dogster

May 2009. Page 8

What Are the Treatments for Tick Paralysis?

Dr. Eric Barchas 1

May 10, 2009 — Is there a cure for advanced tick paralysis? Jean Indiana Among the many creepy things about ticks is a strange syndrome called tick paralysis. Tick...
In Honor Of Mother's Day

Horst Hoefinger 4

May 10, 2009 — I want to wish all the moms out there a happy Mother's Day, regardless if their "kids" have two or four legs. I also want...
New Technology May Help Surgeons Remove Tumors From Pets and People

Dr. Eric Barchas 2

May 9, 2009 — The April 25, 2009 Economist's science and technology section contained an article that discussed a promising technique to aid in treating cancers in all species....

It's Me Or The Dog Casting Call

Horst Hoefinger 4

May 8, 2009 — I just received this message about a special "It's Me Or The Dog" show casting call. I don't have any other info besides what I...
Alfie's In The Dollhouse

Horst Hoefinger 2

May 8, 2009 — Yup, Alfie wasn't in the doghouse he was in the dollhouse. The sneaky spaniel snuck into his human sister's room and stole a toy puppy...
The Shock Heard Round The World

Horst Hoefinger 18

May 8, 2009 — I found an interesting article this morning in the Telegraph.co.uk about the use of dog shock collars. There has been controversy over these collars for...
If Your Dog Breaks Into Your Stash . . . Redux

Dr. Eric Barchas 0

May 7, 2009 — An adorable 11-month-old Pit Bull mix came to see me at the emergency hospital the other night. As she walked into the treatment area, I...

Field Trip! San Francisco SPCA

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May 7, 2009 — This last weekend I was fortunate enough to be able to take a tour of the San Francisco SPCA facility, a beautiful complex that houses...
Dog Mauled By Lion Receives Help

Horst Hoefinger 3

May 7, 2009 — Yesterday I posted the story about Hoagie the hero dog who saved his owners from a mountain lion when they were out hiking. In yesterday's...
Run, Walk, Bark To The Bridge

Horst Hoefinger 2

May 7, 2009 — Don't worry, I'm not talking about Rainbow Bridge, this Bridge is a terrific organization helping teens and families. They're having a fundraiser in Dunwoody, GA...