Month: November 2011
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How to Bake a Dog-Safe Pumpkin Pie for Your Pup
While not everybody has the time or inclination to strap on an apron and make like mighty Martha Stewart in the holiday baking department, it's...
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Let’s Talk: Has Your Dog Had Ill Effects from Chicken Jerky?
The FDA recently cautioned consumers once again about feeding their dogs chicken jerky products made for dogs (also sold as chicken tenders, strips, or nuggets)....
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Caring Cop Adopts Dog Who Was Dragged Beside Van
A Michigan cop has stepped up to provide a new home to a little dog whose owner who allegedly took her for a "walk" by...
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Great Adoption Video by Bergdorf Goodman (Yeah, the Swanky NY Store)
Upscale NY store Bergdorf Goodman sells shoes for up to thousands of dollars a pair, and has a fur-storage room (the store will pick up...
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A Fetching Video: Corgi Wants to Play Frisbee with Infant
This super-cute Corgi named Tuck seems to be trying to get his little buddy to participate in a game of Frisbee or fetch. Tuck doesn't...
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Rin Tin Tin Book Excerpt and Giveaway!
Rin Tin Tin was one of the 20th century's greatest animal icons. The newborn German Shepherd, found by an American soldier on a battlefield in...
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5 Great Holiday Gifts for New Puppy Parents
Are you searching for the perfect holiday gift for a friend, family member, or coworker with a new dog or puppy? Here are a few...
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Video We Love: Pool-Playing Chi Has a Ball
This super happy pool-playing Chi is cracking up everyone at Dogster World HQ today, so we want to share it with our favorite peeps. The...
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Can Dogs Survive on Deli Meat Alone?
Is it bad for a dog's health to basically feed her deli turkey for every meal? I think it has too much sodium, but my...
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Not Photoshopped: Fallen Soldier’s Dog in Halo Beam of Sun
The day before he was killed by an IED in Iraq, Justin Rollins found a litter of puppies living with their mom in a portable...
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Dogster Designer Offers Black Friday Deal for Dog Lovers
With Mercury Retrograde here to makeholiday shopping — and anything to do with communication and travel — more challenging now through December 14, here comes...
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Post-Thanksgiving Day Question: Are Dogs Good for Your Health?
Feel like you ate too much yesterday? Looking to live life a little healthier today? Just grab your favorite dog, stroke her fur (it lowers...
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The 6 Savory Snacks Safe Enough to Share with Dogs This Holiday
Every Thanksgiving, the temptation is there to give Spot a heaping helping of snacks and scraps from the holiday feast. After all, he's been sniffing...
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What Causes Bumps on Dogs’ Eyelids?
I am wondering about a red bump on the outside of my Great Dane's eyelid. I am having a hard time finding information. It is...
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Happy Thanksgiving, Dogsters!
Dogster reader Joy Wical was the winner of my book, The Dog Lover's Companion to California, earlier this week in our giveaway of a few...
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Dogster’s Picks of the Week: Road Trip Edition
Flying with your pet isn't always easy (or cost-effective). When it's possible, taking road trips with your four-legged companion can be a much less stressful...
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Wow, Hundreds of You Wanted Stickers! We Had to Order More!
BowWOW, you guys! We are drowning in self-stamped envelopes and sticker requests here at Dogster HQ! Last week, we were able to mail out the...
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10 Things for Dog Lovers to Give Thanks for This Season
Reflecting on the past year, I'm most grateful for the amazing progress of my dog Sheba. Not only because she's survived another year to the...
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Astrology Alert: What Are Sagittarians Like as Dog Lovers?
Each year, the Sunmoves intoSagittarius onNovember 22and stays there through December 21. That means that right now it's time to shine the celestial spotlight on...
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Dog Guards 79-Year-Old Woman for 20 Hours After She Falls
When all else failed for 79-year-old Erma Iverson — when her balance gave out, and her medical alert button would not work, and she lay...
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Is There an Herbal Remedy for Worms?
I have a 10-month-old female Havanese. I have her on Advantix already, especially since we are outdoors a lot. We live in Los Angeles, and...
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How JetBlue Almost Ruined My Date with 160 Dogs
Over the weekend I found myself at the Javits Center in New York City for the third annual Meet the Breeds convention, a two-day event...
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Four Reasons Puppies Make Bad Holiday Gifts
This (Black) Friday, millions of shoppers will descend upon brick-and-mortar and Internet retailers, all in pursuit of the perfect gift at the right prices. Right...
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Greyhound Advocacy Group Campaigns to Save a Racing Dog Named Brooklyn
Since 2001, the national nonprofitGREY2K USA has dedicated itself toa noble mission: passing stronger greyhound protection laws and ending the cruelty of dog racing. To...
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Loyal Dog in China Refuses to Leave Owner’s Grave
Lao Pan, 68, lived alone in a small house in the village of Panjiatun, China. His only companion: a yellow dog. Pan died earlier this...
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Dog Rescued by Cool Cop After Freeway Crash
Arizona Department of Public Safety officer Martin Bennett will stop at nothing to get his man — or his dog. By chasing down and rescuing...
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Artist Lisa Hanawalt Knows What Dogs Really Want
Lisa Hanawalt does illustrations and comics for publications including the New York Times, McSweeneys, Vice, and Chronicle Books. The Hairpin recently ran her hilarious series...
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Pre-Thanksgiving Giveaway Winners
Dogsters, you never cease to amaze us. Your answers to our request to tell us what you're grateful for left nary a dry eye in...
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At What Age Should My Dog’s Ears Be Cropped?
We are getting a Doberman puppy next week. She will be 8 weeks old when we get her. We have been checking around for a...
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How Can I Stop My Dog’s Gas?
I have a yellow Lab and there are times she has very very bad gas. Is there anything I can give her? Winnie Midland, MI...
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