Month: February 2008
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How safe is long-term Rimadyl use?
In the last week I have received several questions about the safety of Rimadyl. Since it seems to be a hot topic, I will devote...
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Westminster Winner Beagle Uno Visits Biggest Fan
What a fabulous dog and lovely human parents for visiting a fan! Thanks to KSDK for this article. Champion Beagle Makes A Housecall To Biggest...
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Help Rescue Schipperkes and Get a Chance to Win a Computer
PERMISSION TO CROSSPOST WIDELY Do you need a new computer? Do you want to help some needy Schipperkes? You can do both by buying a...
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Dachshund Adopts Piglet
Yes, its a piglet in with the puppies! I just got these photos attributed to Coletta Johnson. Isn't this little dachshund wonderful! What a great...
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Please Vote: Dogster & Catster Nominated in the 2008 CNET Webware 100 Awards!
Again this year, Dogster and Catster have been selected as finalists in the Webware 100 Awards by the editors of CNET Webware.com. We're part of...
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Million Dog March Against Breed Specific Legislation
What happens when Dogsters focus on a problem or an issue? Things change! And now Dogsters are focusing on BSL through a new Dogster group,...
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Aviation Community Helping Aragorn in Illinois Get Home To Maine
Big barks to all these aviation folks working to get Aragorn home! Thanks to Dallas for barking in this article from CharterX.com. Susan Bennett, 35,...
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Do microchips cause cancer?
Last fall, stories such as this one in the Washington Post made headlines by announcing a link between implanted microchips and cancer. The microchips in...
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Milwaukee Racing Greyhounds Have More Injuries Than Previous Years
Is this a trend across the US and the world? Thanks to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal for this article. Dog racing injuries increase More greyhounds...
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How important are senior diets?
Gwyn (40ish lb Lab/Border collie mix) is about 8 or 9 years old now. I've had her since a puppy and have periodically tried senior...
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Pet Emergency Kit — Medibag 4 Petz
Here's a product we can all use. And most of us won't even think about it until we need it. I found this at Solutions.com....
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First Guide Dog in China Faces Bureaucracy
Thanks to The Sydney Morning Herald for this article. Bureaucracy is biggest obstacle for guide dogs February 23, 2008 Photo: Bernardo de Niz LUCKY, China's...
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What should I do about a growth underneath my dog’s jaw?
Hi Dr. Barchas, I adopted my retired racing greyhound, Flame, in 2002. She is 7 years old and she has been a fantastic friend and...
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Dog Johnnie in Malaysia Needs a Home
If you're a Dogster in Malaysia and looking for a new furbaby, check out this article from The Star. Give a dog a home I...
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California Boxer Max Backs Truck Across Traffic
Sounds like Max got hungry and decided to go across the street for a bite to eat at the fast food place. Very smart of...
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Possible risk factor for canine knee problems is identified
Dogs sometimes injure a structure in the knee known as the cruciate ligament. The purpose of the cruciate ligament is to hold the joint steady...
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2 Toronto Teens Surrender in Huckleberry Kidnap Case
Thanks to CTV Toronto for this article. Two Toronto teens surrender in missing dog case toronto.ctv.ca Two youths wanted in connection with the alleged theft...
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AOL Photo Gallery of Pop Stars and Their Furbabies
Thanks to Hawken French for barking in this fun AOL link with pictures of pop stars and their dogs. Because dogs really are a lot...
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Malmo, Nebraska Wolf-Dogs Threatened by Village
Is this a new form of Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) hysteria? As far as I can tell, these dogs have never threatened anyone or anything....
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Dogs Deserve Better’s Tammy Grimes Sentenced to 300 Hours of Community Service
Just when you think humans can't get any more vindictive, some judge does this... The court may be able to order DDB to remove info...
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You Can Sign Petition to Support Dogs Deserve Better’s Tammy Grimes
Many of us would like to do something to show our support for Tammy Grimes as she goes in for sentencing for saving the abused...
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Update on Edna Case, Press Conference Scheduled for March 5
Thanks to Bill Whiting for barking in this press release on what's being done to bring Edna's murderer to justice. The following message was sent...
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Endangered Wolves at Risk as Federal Protections Removed
Wolves are our canine furbabies' closest relatives and many Dogsters are concerned about their well-being. If you're as upset about the ruthless war on wolves...
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Hudson Valley, New York to Feature Painted Dogs
Doesn't this sound like fun!?! Thanks to The Good Life blog for this heads up on this event....
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German Study Links Dogs and Female Appeal
Thanks to DW-World.de for this article. Strange Study Links Dogs, Feminine Appeal Man's best friend -- so the saying goes, but now a German study...
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Arizona Judge Releases Men Suspected of Dogfighting Involvement Without Bail
What was this judge thinking? If City Magistrate is an elected office, I hope someone is planning on running against Michael Lex next time he...
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What’s the secret to canine weight loss?
I have a 5-year-old Beagle named Daisy who has a big weight problem. We keep trying to put her on diets and giving her exercise,...
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New, Improved Dogster Site News & Updates!
Woof woof! The Dogster Site News and Updates blog was one of the first features to go live after the site launched in Jan 2004...
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Buckeye Dog Auctions — Dates and Breeds on the Block
Are you wondering what the puppy millers are up to? Here's an update on what's happening at the next Buckeye Dog Auction and the dates...
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Zebralicious Denim Party Pants for Your Party Animal
These pants are over-the-bottom too cute! They even come in XL for our bigger furbabies! I found these at The Haute Hound. Zebralicious Denim Party...
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