Month: February 2010
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Spork Update
There's been more interesting news in the case of Spork, the wiener dog who could be euthanized because he bit a vet tech during a...
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It’s Time to Stop Whining About the Food Animal Vet Shortage
Since the day I started vet school in 1996 I have not enjoyed one week that was free from someone complaining about a shortage of...
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Superhero Dachshund Saves Home, 5 People…and 2 Cats
Once again, a dog who was rescued by his owners has ended up rescuing them in return. JoJo, a Washington state dachshund who wouldn't take...
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Videos: Inspirational Blind Sled Dog
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy We know dog sledding is a controversial topic, but we bring you the...
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Bone Fragment Leads to Mother of all Close Calls
Special note for veterinarians (and other interested people) at the end of this post. You would think that in my line of work, especially when...
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“Law & Order” Song Sets Dogs to Howling
Has your dog ever started howling when Law & Order comes on? If so she's not alone. It seems there's something about the theme song...
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“Vicious” Wiener Dog Faces Possible Euthanasia
Check out this video and let us -- and maybe the city of Lafayette, Colo. -- know what you think. Poor Spork! This is not...
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Dog Survives 300-Foot Fall From Cliff
Poppy the Springer Spaniel went over the edge the other day, but not in the idiomatic sense. The poor girl was so focused on chasing...
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Video: Slow-Motion Dogs
Slow motion does wonders for letting us see the nuances of our dogs' movements and expressions. This gorgeous slow-mo video -- as it turns out,...
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Car Commercials Show What Could Happen if Dogs Stopped Riding Shotgun and Got Behind the Wheel
Totally off topic. But pretty funny. Hat tip to Denise. Note: I do not drive a Subaru. http://www.youtube.com/subaru Photo: Buster gets ready to drive home...
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So Much for “Man’s Best Friend”
A faithful and enthusiastic Jack Russell terrier inadvertently revealed his owner's hiding place to police in Germany on Monday, resulting in the man's arrest. The...
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Growing Up Guide Pup — Week 2
Here we are at Week 2 of the terrific "series," we're following for Dogster. Last week in Growing Up Guide Pup, we met Ricki, one...
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Photo: Michael Vick Meets Bella
Photo: Jason Bacon...
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Guinness Announces World’s Tallest Dog Ever — Do YOU Have a Record-Setter?
Size does not matter. Just ask George. Guinness World Records has just declared him the Tallest Living Dog and the Tallest Dog Ever. These new...
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93-Year-Old’s Passion for Dogs Had Tongues Wagging
Presented for your Monday morning viewing pleasure: When you're 87, and a drug-sniffing dog and his policeman come to your home, tongues will wag. That's...
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Great Stamps for Pet Lovers
Love pets? Still have a use for stamps? (They're not as essential as they once were, are they? ) Check out these beauties, designed to...
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Dog Credited with Saving Toddler’s Life
A faithful family dog may be the only thing that stood between three-year-old Victoria Bensch and death from exposure. The Arizona girl wandered away from...
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How Can I Protect my Cat While I Have Seizures?
Something rather extraordinary has begun happening-my seizure disorder has become quite active (that's not extraordinary, just a pain), and apparently my 2-year-old Orange Tabby Kaya...
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Friday Food For Thought
As we head into the weekend we leave you with this food for thought: Do not bite the hand that feeds you. Even if it's...
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Video: Vancouver’s “Canine Olympians”
Watch CBS News Videos Online Go, dogs, go!...
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Gear Test: Dog Boots
These boots are made for walking. The New York Times ran a gear test on dog boots, trying them out on a very patient Chihuahua....
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Why do my Dog’s Farts Stink?
Dr. Barchas: I have a three-year-old Mastiff with a smelly problem! He has terrible gas that has gotten worse over the two years I've had...
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Win a Nintendo DSi from Dogster!
The Planet of Robot Cats has launched an attack to take over Dog-o-Tron and enslave all the dogs. If they succeed, they will outlaw fetch,...
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Growing Up Guide Pup – Week 1
Welcome to the premiere edition of Growing Up Guide Pup, a vlog by a woman who is raising her 10th guide dog. In today's installment,...
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Photo Caption Contest: Weigh Not Want Not
Well, dogsters. My timing's a bit off on the contest this week. Between the long weekend a bit of a crazy schedule I'm a little...
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The Things They Pull From Sewers
At first glance this looks like a construction or roadwork setup being led by a firefighter. Not too exciting unless you're a 4-year-old boy. But...
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Is it Normal for Dogs to Undergo Bloat Prevention Surgery Twice in a Month?
How common is it for a dog to need gastropexy twice in a month's time? If it is needed the second time, is it due...
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Third Time’s a Charm for Westminster Winner Sadie
Sadie, a Scottish terrier, surprised no one when she took Best in Show at Westminster last night. After all, the black beauty was a big...
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Charles Dickens’ Dog Collar Sells for $11k+
A leather and brass collar belonging to one of the greatest writers of the 19th century has sold at auction for $11,599. That is one...
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