Month: April 2011
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New Surgical Procedure Reduces Intractable Urinary Incontinence
photo 2008 Rob | more info (via: Wylio)Two weeks ago the Vet Blog covered a question from the owner of a young female dog. The...
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Cat Gives Birth to a Puppy, Reports Chinese Newspaper
It's journalism at its finest as a daily Chinese newspaper produced under the auspices of the Chinese Communist Party started an article with this sentence...
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At Decorator Show House, An Unpleasant Surprise for Dog Lovers
Wednesday night saw the opening of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House, on view through May 26. Now in its39th year, this is arguablythemost prestigiousof...
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Why Does my Dog Feel Warm?
photo 2009 Ed Yourdon | more info (via: Wylio)I have a 2yr. old rescue dog (dna said mini poodle/chihuahua), he was inheirated, moved from Az....
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Worst in Show: Man Accused of Drugging Rival Dog
A Pennsylvania dog handler is facing up to a year in jail for allegedly drugging a rival Siberian husky at an Illinois dog show. Ralph...
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Photo Caption Contest: This Joint is Jumpin’!
Okey dokey, Dogsters. Time to go athletic with this week's contest. To play and take a shot at winning the grand 50-Zealie prize just submit...
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Dog Boot Video: Cruel, or Cute?
If you have 21 seconds to spare, please take a look at the video of Elle, who was trying on her protective dog boots for...
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Fido, May I? Red Light, Green Light Dog Greetings Part II
Ever since I was a kid, I wished that dogs could talk to us. That they could tell us how they're feeling, what they want,...
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Dog-Loving Designer Creates Threads for Fashion Hounds
Fashion designer John Bartlett is one of those people whose effortless, sexystyle shines even on an early-morning dog walk. He rocks trousers and flip flops...
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Two Dogs Survive Ride in Tornado, Found Days Later
The tornado struck with brute force, tearing away the walls from the North Carolina home where a petrified Teresa Esparza hunkered for dear life beside...
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Photo Caption Contest Winner for 4/28/2011
No bad eggs in this basket, Dogster. We had an excellent turnout for a holiday weekend and some great quotes. Check out the winner from...
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From Rags to Scarves – A Homeless Dog’s Fairy Tale in London
At Dogster, we know a good fairy tale when we see one. On my recent visit to London, I visited with Valery Demure, a renowned...
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Fido, May I? Playing Red Light, Green Light with a New Doggy Friend
I always ask twice if I can pet someone's dog, including client dogs that enter my facility. First, I ask the owner's permission. If the...
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Service Dog Who Bit Girl is Banned from Town, But Spared Death
A decision was reached Tuesday evening in the case of Ava, the service dog who is accused of biting the face of a 6-year-old neighbor,...
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A Note on the Artist who Created Rottweil’s Dog Statue
Yesterday's column neglected to mention the artist who sculpted the magnificent Rottweiler statuein Rottweil, Germany. The artist's name is Ottmar Hrl, he's based in Wertheim,and...
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Photos: SAY Welcomes The Dogster/Catster Team
Hi everypaw! Last week the Dogster/Catster staff was welcomed to the SAY Media furmily and they made us feel right at home. Here are some...
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New Dogfighting App Has Dog-Lovers Fighting Mad
Dog Wars, a new free app for Android smartphones that encourages users to "feed, water, train, and fight" virtual dogs, is being condemned around the...
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What Would Grandpa Say?
I grew up in a rural environment, sharing a home with my mother, two siblings, and my maternal grandparents. We had a variety of animals...
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Touring Germany? Visit the Birthplace of a Noble Dog Breed
Love dogs and love to travel? If Germany is on your list of destinations to visit before you die, you'll definitely want to visit the...
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It’s Reigning Cat and Dog Names as Royal Wedding Approaches
Stumped over what to name your new dog or kitty? If you want to follow the latest trends, look no farther than the upcoming royal...
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Is Puppy Mange Life Threatening?
photo 2009 Andrew Magill | more info (via: Wylio)Would you consider localized Demodex as a life threatening or severely debilitating congenital defect? I have a...
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Science: Dogs Can Smell Cancer When Sniffing Breath
Breath can hold the clue to We've written about dogs who have been able to detect breast cancer...
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Cute, Short Video: Shiba Inu Gets Hush-Hush
Aww, this 32-second Japanese video clip should make it easier to ease back into work Monday. This sweet Shiba Inu, Bean, listens to his owner...
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Celebrate Earth Day with Dogs All Year Long
Friday, April 22 was Earth Day - but the day's pro-planet vibes needn't be a distant memory now. It's easy for Dogstersto observeEarth Day all...
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Iranian Government May Outlaw Dogs
photo 2007 Dan Bennett | more info (via: Wylio)Say what you will about California, but at least citizens of the Golden State don't have to...
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Service Dog for Girl With Brain Cancer Bites Another Child
(Update April 27: The case has been decided. See the latest Dogster post here.) The service dog of a 9-year-old New Jersey girl with brain...
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Persistent Dog Helps Save Elderly Neighbor From Fire
Chowder, a 2-year-old Irish Jack Russell terrier, didn't pull a Lassie and race into his elderly neighbor's house to drag her from the fire that...
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Dogster Columnist Talks Dogs on Howcast
Recently featured on National Public Radio and Nightline, Howcast is the talk of the media, streaming tens of millions of compelling, fun, high-quality, how-to videos...
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Man Punches Dog in Face, Gets Arrested for Robbery
Here's a rule they should teach in Deadbeat 101: If you're going to rob a coffee stand, don't go around punching your dog in the...
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Official State Dog of New York: Shelter Rescue Dog?
The official state dog of Pennsylvania is the Great Dane. Virginia has the American Foxhound. And Massachusetts has the Boston Terrier (big surprise). About a...
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