Dogster

December 2009

8 Ways Your Dog Can Help You Quit Smoking

Maria Goodavage 1

Dec 30, 2009 — digg_url = 'http://digg.com/health/8_Ways_Your_Dog_Can_Help_You_Quit_Smoking'; Want to stop smoking for the New Year? You know the pitch. Youve tried the patch. Time to send in the pooch....
Canine Christmas Sweater Contest Winners!

Maria Goodavage 21

Dec 30, 2009 — Wow, was this a tough contest for our panel of judges! We received submissions from 77 Dogsters, and every single one of them was heart-meltingly...
Angel Dog Saves Stroke Victim's Life

Maria Goodavage 11

Dec 30, 2009 — If it hadn't been for her dear dog Milky Way, Priscilla Elit might not be alive to ring in the new year. Elit collapsed on...

Photo Caption Contest: Bye-Bye 2009

Mark Rogers 40

Dec 30, 2009 — Well, Dogsters, the end of 2009 is nigh. So for this contest--which starts this year but ends in 2010 ) I'd love to see entries...
Are Antidepressant Side Effects Permanent?

Dr. Eric Barchas 0

Dec 29, 2009 — Our cat has been taking Elavil (Amitripyline) for two days now. He has lost his spunk. In time, will he return to his normal self,...
World's Tallest Dog on Today Show

Maria Goodavage 9

Dec 28, 2009 — Titan is a blind, deaf, and epileptic Great Dane. He's also the world's tallest dog. He gets treated like a king by his person. Watch...
Photo Caption Contest Winner for 12/28/09

Mark Rogers 1

Dec 28, 2009 — Ok, folks. The votes are in and the winner of the last photo caption prize of 2009 is...mydogFoster with the caption below. Well, done. Everyone...

Go Greyhounds! Racing Ended This Weekend in New England

Maria Goodavage 12

Dec 28, 2009 — Good news for greyhounds: Another greyhound racetrack has closed. This weekend, greyhounds took their final laps at a Massachusetts track, thanks to a vote by...
Observant Client Identifies Cause of Cat's Illness

Dr. Eric Barchas 0

Dec 28, 2009 — A very ill cat came to my office a few days ago. The cat had suffered from lethargy and poor appetite for 24 hours. When...
10 Best iPhone Apps for Dog Lovers

Maria Goodavage 9

Dec 28, 2009 — If you're like me, it's hard to imagine life without an iPhone. From emails to iTunes to the killer apps, it's utterly indispensable. Oh, and...