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World Rabies Day Aims to Make Killer Virus a Thing of the Past

Despite being entirely preventable, through vaccination and prompt medical treatment, rabies continues to kill over 55,000 people annually.  Mostly children and mainly in Africa and Asia, it is easy for those in a country free of the disease to forget its impact, yet two-thirds of the world’s population still live in a rabies endemic area.
 
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30 Things a Dog Must Remember

The ever amusing GiggleSugar rarely fails to deliver with their dog related stories and videos. This one in particular is spot on! 1. The garbage collector is not stealing our stuff. 2. I do not need to suddenly stand straight up when I’m lying under
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Ryan O’Meara [...]

Dog Fighting in Britain - The Shocking Reality

Dog fighting has been illegal in Britain from as early as 1835. The pastime is viewed by most as a violent and savage example of man manipulating nature to fulfil his own curious bloodlust and is therefore banned nearly everywhere in the world. Our shocking investigation uncovers the reality – dog fighting has far from [...]

Stem Cell Therapy Soon to be Available for Dogs

After successfully treating more than 2,500 horses for tendon and ligament injuries, a US veterinary firm is set to launch stem cell therapy treatments for the benefit of dogs. Vet-Stem, Inc is a leader in Veterinary Regenerative Medicine. They are now expanding the commercial use of stem cell therapy to
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Ryan O’Meara is editor-in-chief [...]

Michael Vick Killed Less Dogs Than PETA Claims New Advert

Campaign group, the nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) ran a full-page ad in The New York Times today highlighting what they are calling “the hypocrisy of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).”
They claim PETA’s campaign against NFL quarterback Michael Vick is disingenuous given that PETA itself has killed over 14,000 more animals [...]

US Pet Food Recall, FDA Issues Salmonella Warning on Dog Food

Department of Health officials in the United States are continuing to warn customers about the importance of proper handling of pet food as Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tests confirm the presence of salmonella in two brands of dog food. This reminder comes after an Aug. 21 voluntary recall of select Red [...]

Welcome to The Celebrity Puppy Dealership

Celebrities are typically well advised about doing things that could result in adverse publicity. With some notable exceptions, such as Prince Harry’s unfortunate Nazi regalia incident, the world’s most famous faces can be relied on to set an example and avoid associations with the more sinister elements of the world. Thinking back [...]

How to Implement a Dog Friendly Workplace

written by Chen Wong
I run a business from offices in Manchester and Stockport. Ever since I set up I’ve encountered the usual business problems, but I’d always been troubled by a recurring dream where I’m constantly being offered advice on how to improve the health of my employees from lawyers, accountants, IT specialists and other [...]

Most Popular Dog Names

A US pet insurance provider has announced a new list of the top dog names. According to Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), Max is the most popular dog and cat name for the fifth consecutive year. Following are the 10 most common dog and cat names based on a recent analysis of VPI’s 450,000 [...]

Invitation to Hike Across Spain in Aid of Abandoned Animals

ADANA is a registered charity and has been looking after abandoned animals for nearly twenty years in the Malaga Province on the Costa del Sol in Southern Spain. We have found new homes for thousands of pets over the years. The premises on which the current shelter
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K9 Magazine welcomes submissions [...]

TV Stars Paul O’Grady & Buster Invite you to Take your Dog to Work

Dog lovers, I am writing to tell you why I’m supporting this year’s Take Your Dog To Work Day on Friday 14th September.  This is a national fundraising event organised by The Blue Cross animal welfare charity.  Every year they encourage dog owners to take their dogs to work for a day [...]

Tips for Pet Owners Moving Home

Moving house is one of the most stressful experiences known to man and, unless a pet’s individual needs are considered, it can be a testing time for them too.  A new home environment means new territory, new smells and probably new neighbours, and all of this can be unsettling for an animal, quite aside from [...]

New York & Hollywood Dog in Animal Shelter Rip-Off Claim

Troubled dog publications the New York and Hollywood Dog magazines have been accused of ‘misleading’ dog lovers amidst claims they didn’t failed to donate proceeds of revenues to animal shelters despite claiming to do so. Former staff members have hit out at the dog titles, which have ceased publication, suggesting
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Ryan O’Meara [...]

People Prefer Puppies to Partners

Puppies feel the power of love They call it ‘puppy love’ and the results of a new survey could reveal why – UK puppy owners hug their new puppies more than anyone else in their family, including their children! An astonishing 86% of respondents admitted spending more time playing [...]

George Galloway on Terriers: He Should Know Better

As a rule, I happen to quite like George Galloway. He’s an exceptional debater. To get into a discussion with him, you usually need to know your stuff or you will no doubt come off second best. So I was left puzzled by his recent attack on dogs. Lacking [...]

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