Month: June 2011
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EPA Looks to Ban Some Dog- and Cat-Toxic Rodenticides
photo 2006 Elaine with Grey Cats | more info (via: Wylio)I regularly see pets that have consumed rat or mouse poisons that contain ingredients that...
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Survey: Dogs Really Are the New Kids
Father's Day and Mother's Day have come and gone, and I'll bet that many Dogsters had dogs to help celebrate these holidays. It's not just...
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On the Connection Between Training Dogs and Horses
In thedocumentary feature "Buck,"famed horse whisperer Buck Brannaman has a lot to offer to Dogsters, whether or not they ever thought twice about horses. In...
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Study Suggests Dogs Benefit Families of Autistic Children
From the BBC. Dogs can help reduce stress in parents of children with lifelong developmental disability autism, a study suggests. Click here to read the...
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2 Cabbies Arrested For Refusing Service to Blind Man and Dog
A blind man and his service dog recently approached the front of a line of taxicabs at Bradley International Airport, in Windsor Locks, Conn. around...
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California 2008, Washington 2011: Moving to Eliminate Cruel Egg Laying Conditions
photo 2010 CALM action | more info (via: Wylio)In 2008 California voters passed (by a whopping margin) a citizen's initiative called the Prevention of Farm...
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Here’s What $500k Can Do For a Dog Park
If you use dog parks, you know how run down they can quickly get with all those paws tearing around day after day. A dog...
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Photo Caption Contest: Who’s in Charge Here?
There's not much I can really say about this one, Dogsters, other than I fully expect to see some extremely inventive captions this coming week....
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“Buck” the Film Features a Dog in a Key Role
The documentary feature "Buck," opening today, is a compelling portrait of Buck Brannaman, the man renowned as the real-life horse whisperer. For months now, the...
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7 Sun Safety Suggestions for Dogs
Think sun protection is just for humans? Think again. Your dog needs a safe haven from those harsh ultraviolet rays, too. Here are seven pointers to help Spot enjoy the great outdoors this summer, without feeling the burn. 1. Don't shave your...
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Would You Want to Be Buried With Your Dog in a Pet Cemetery?
A story from NY this week opened my eyes to something I never knew about: People are sometimes buried with their pets at pet cemeteries....
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Why Are Many Vets Prejudiced Against People Who Don’t Spay or Neuter?
Spaying and neutering are deservedly controversial subjects on the Vet Blog. I emphatically believe that surgical sterilization is in the best interest of most individual...
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Venting Anger Via Dog Poop: Never a Good Idea
An Ohio woman watched as a neighbor sauntered up to her lawn with his dog, let his dog poop, and moved on without cleaning it...
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Photo Caption Contest winner for June 16, 2011
Well, folks, the wisdom (and humor) of the Sphinx goes to Rubee this week for her witty contribution. Nicely done, Rubee. Everyone be on the...
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Can Pancreatic Enzymes Cause Bad Breath?
photo 2006 Beau Maes | more info (via: Wylio)I am writing about my 6 year old male, 16#, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Snookie. Snook has...
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Get 15% Off BarkWorld Admission AND See Dogster’s Ted Rheingold!
Ever wondered how you can use social media to your advantage in the doggy world? Want to improve your "petworking" skills? Would you like to...
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Wordless Wednesday: A Joyous Jaunt
Hi Dogsters! I'm off in a very hot place on "assignment" for my upcoming book, Soldier Dogs. I ran across this photo last night when...
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The Dogs of Central Park Get a Book of Their Own
Some people may think it's tough to be a dog in a big city like New York - all that concrete and asphalt isn't exactly...
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Solving Behavior Problems Like a Dog Trainer (Part III)
Recently, we've been discussing the case of hypothetical client Sally and her very jumpy adolescent male dog, Harland. If you're just joining us on the...
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Solving Behavior Problems Like a Dog Trainer (Part II)
Last week, we discussed the hypothetical case of Sally and Harland (her jumping dog). This story is actually only hypothetical in that I've never had...
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Scary New Leash Design Takes Aim at Dogs
Ugh. Just when you thought it was safe to sniff around the internet, comes a design for a dog leash that most Dogsters - and...
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Fun Photo Contest for Rescued Dogs
Last week the Dog Blog ran an exclusive sneak peek of the canine star of the newly released movie, Beginners. A few years ago, the...
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Another Reason to Supplement Your Dog’s Diet With Curcumin
We'veread aboutthe many health benefits of curcumin for dogs and humans. As discussed here, curcumin is the active ingredient that makes the common kitchen spiceturmeric...
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Does Rescuing Dogs Make Men Sexier to Women?
If you love animals and you're on Facebook, chances are you may "Like" a group called Real Men Are Kind to Animals. The idea, as...
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Rescued Lab Beagles Get First Sweet Taste of Freedom
Last weekend, nine beagles who spent their lives in crates as "lab rats" for the pharmaceutical industry got their first foray into freedom. Normally laboratories...
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Study Looks at Dogs’ “Mind-Reading” Abilities
A new study, with the less-than-scientific title "Can your dog read your mind?" seems to confirms what most dog lovers have known all along: There's...
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Special Needs Pet of the Week: Mira Bella
What is your pet's name? Mira Bella How old is your pet? 6 years old Where did you get your pet? I had a friend...
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Why do Cysts Fill With Fluid Again After They’re Drained?
photo 2009 Jon Ross | more info (via: Wylio)I have a 9 year old toy poodle. Over the last year, she has developed this growth...
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Dog Trainer Makes History at Tonight’s Tony Awards
Tonight's Tony Awards telecast will be eye and ear candy for fans of the New York theater. But even ifBroadway show businessisn't your thing, there's...
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Poll: British May be Less Snuggly
For the second time in two days, the AVMA's Animal Health SmartBrief offers up a link to a story that I can't resist. And, like...
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