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• What Does a Dog’s Tail Say?

  

  There are more than 300 bones in a dog’s body, but the most important ones are the dozen or so that are an extension of the spinal column. I speak of the... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2012 HOME, PETS

• Does Your Dog Have Roundworms?

  

  Roundworms in dogs, as with all worms in dogs, are a very serious and common condition. Roundworms in dogs are also known as Toxocara canis or Toxascaris... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2012 HOME, PETS

• If Your Dog Is Scratching, Try Changing His Water

  

  Scratch, bite, scratch, bite… to the vet, steroids, “seasonal allergies.” This was the continuing cycle of our poor dog’s skin allergies. Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2012 HOME, PETS

• How to Take Care of Brand New Puppies

  

  When welcoming a new puppy into your life, you may think you are starting with a “blank slate,” but this is not the case.There is a lot happening in a puppy’s... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2012 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, PETS

• A Dog’s Purpose?

  

  Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2012 HOME, PETS

• Swifto Dog Walking: Dog Walks When You Need Them

  

  You have a dog, you live in New York City, and you suddenly need to leave the house, but your dog is long overdue for some attention. So what do you do in this... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2012 HOME, PETS

• Three-legged Dogs Teach Us to Seize the Day

  

  In Mill Valley, California there was plenty of yip-yapping, tail-wagging fun going on in a park this month. Sadie, Shelby and Dilly Two-Step didn’t much care... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2012 HOME, PETS

• ‘Poo Wi-Fi’ Rewards Conscientious Dog Owners [VIDEO]

  

  Internet portal Terra has found an innovative way to reward conscientious dog owners: free Wi-Fi for those that clean up after their pooch. Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2012 HOME, PETS

• What If Your Dog Gets Diarrhea?

  

  It is very likely that in some point of your dog’s life, he will have a case of diarrhea. Diarrhea in dogs is not uncommon, and can usually be cleared without... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2012 PETS

• Missing Dog Inspires New Film

  

  “The Big Chill” director Lawrence Kasdan clearly understands the complicated relationships between two-legged creatures. But the writer-director-producer says h... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2012 HOME, PETS

• How to Celebrate Earth Day With Your Dog

  

  Today is Earth Day, and you can celebrate it by reducing your pup’s paw print on the earth. Here are some suggestions you can follow today and throughout the... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2012 HOME, PETS

• What Your Dog Says About Your Personality

  

  They can’t talk, but dogs say a lot about their owners’ personalities, a new study has found.“People tend to report that their dog’s personality is quite simila... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2012 HOME, PETS

• To Reduce Stress: Rent a Pet?

  

  I’ve been hearing a lot about how owning a pet can reduce life’s daily stress levels. I saw a university study recently that said if you take your dog to work,... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2012 HOME, PETS

• How to Recognize Cushing’s Disease in Your Dog

  

  You may have heard of Cushing’s disease, but did you know it can also occur in animals? Cats and horses can develop the disease, but it’s more common in dogs. Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2012 HOME, PETS

• Giant George – The Tallest Dog in the World

  

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  Posted on 18 April 2012 HOME, PETS

• What is Dog Pancreatitis?

  

  The pancreas is a digestive gland that produces insulin to help regulate the blood sugar levels, as well as the digestive enzymes that are required to digest... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2012 HOME, PETS

• What About the Dogs on the Titanic?

  

  One hundred years ago this weekend, 1,514 people perished when the Titanic slipped into the north Atlantic ocean on the morning of April 15. Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2012 HOME, PETS

• How to Give Your Dog Treats Without Adding Extra Pounds

  

  People love to spoil their dogs, and they often do by giving them treats. However, too many treats, or the wrong type of treats, can add extra pounds on your... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2012 HOME, PETS

• This Dog Needs Some Sleep

  

  One afternoon a very weary looking dog wandered into my yard. At first I thought maybe he was lost, but he wore a collar and looked well fed, so I knew he must... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2012 HOME, PETS

• How Can I Catch That Loose Dog?

  

  I’m sure it’s happened to you: You’re driving down the street when you see a dog running loose. You look around; there is no potential owner jogging along behin... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2012 HOME, PETS