Pet Insurance Facts: Consider Dog Health Insurance For Peace Of Mind
March 16, 2010 – 3:27 pm | No Comment

When it comes to proper health care for your dog, nothing is more effective than taking preventive action. By learning some basic knowledge and adding a few simple measures into your daily routine, you can …

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Distraction Of Police Officer Led To Dogs Death
February 22, 2010 – 4:16 pm | No Comment
Distraction Of Police Officer Led To Dogs Death

Last Summer, a Nottinghamshire police dog handler left his two German Shepherds in the back of a car during one of the hottest days of the summer. The dogs were left in the car for …

Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan Announces Death of Pit Bull Friend, Daddy
February 21, 2010 – 3:29 pm | 3 Comments
Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan Announces Death of Pit Bull Friend, Daddy

National Geographic Channel’s hit TV show, The Dog Whisperer, brought an entire new audience to the much maligned dog breed – but Cesar Millan’s faithful companion, ‘Daddy’, has almost singularly show a different side to …

Epileptic Dog Saves Kennel Worker
February 18, 2010 – 4:35 pm | One Comment
Epileptic Dog Saves Kennel Worker

An abandoned, epileptic American Bull Dog called Bentley has become a big hairy hero at Dogs Trust Evesham for raising the alarm after his canine carer collapsed unconscious while walking him. On …

My Valentine Doggie Dinner Party: Did You Share Valentines Day With Your Dog?
February 18, 2010 – 4:27 pm | One Comment
My Valentine Doggie Dinner Party: Did You Share Valentines Day With Your Dog?

Who says Valentine’s Day is only for spouses and significant others? This year, dog owners everywhere are spreading the love to their four-legged friends. In fact, more than 60 percent of dog owners plan to …

Did Mycotoxins in My Dog’s Food Nearly Kill My Best Friend?
February 18, 2010 – 10:49 am | One Comment
Did Mycotoxins in My Dog’s Food Nearly Kill My Best Friend?

Written by Craig W. Dec 2009
On a Sunday evening in July 2009, I was using my computer and my 5 year old Samoyed Bundy came in shaking his head (he had left my room approximately …

Diabetes – Treatment Options For Your Diabetic Dog
February 17, 2010 – 3:16 pm | No Comment
Diabetes – Treatment Options For Your Diabetic Dog

If your dog has been diagnosed with diabetes, early treatment by your veterinarian will help prevent further complications from this disease. Your pet may be saved from the painful experience of nerve damage as well …

Breakthrough Vaccine To Help Dogs Suffering From Oral Canine Melanoma
February 17, 2010 – 1:17 pm | No Comment
Breakthrough Vaccine To Help Dogs Suffering From Oral Canine Melanoma

Merial, a world-leading animal health company, has gained full-licensure from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for ONCEPT Canine Melanoma Vaccine, DNA. ONCEPT is a breakthrough vaccine indicated for aiding in extending survival of dogs with …

Manhattan’s Oldest Dog Dies, Leaves Behind a Legacy of Teaching
February 17, 2010 – 1:09 pm | 2 Comments
Manhattan’s Oldest Dog Dies, Leaves Behind a Legacy of Teaching

Paco Sosa, a Dachshund who turned 20 last September, and whose strong spirit had cheated death several times in recent years, passed away on February 12.

Canine Cancer Breakthrough: Could This Be First Effective Cancer Vaccination?
February 17, 2010 – 9:14 am | No Comment
Canine Cancer Breakthrough: Could This Be First Effective Cancer Vaccination?

Merial, a major player in the animal health sector, has gained full-licensure from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for ONCEPT(TM) Canine Melanoma Vaccine, DNA. ONCEPT is a breakthrough vaccine indicated for aiding in extending survival …

Fake ‘Vet’ Removed From RCVS Register
February 13, 2010 – 3:28 pm | No Comment
Fake ‘Vet’ Removed From RCVS Register

The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons last week (5 February 2010) directed that the name of a man who had been illegally practising as a veterinary surgeon in the North West …

Valentine’s Day Event in Steele Park, Phoenix: Saving Pet and Human Hearts
February 12, 2010 – 3:27 pm | No Comment
Valentine’s Day Event in Steele Park, Phoenix: Saving Pet and Human Hearts

This Valentine’s Day, Phoenix dog owners can take their pets’ health to heart. Veterinary cardiologists on the Mobile Dog Heart Health Tour will perform free dog heart examinations inside a mobile medical unit at Steele …

Top 10 Dog Medical Conditions of 2009
February 12, 2010 – 3:09 pm | No Comment
Top 10 Dog Medical Conditions of 2009

Even the healthiest person can end up in a doctor’s office with an unexpected bout of stomach trouble or an ear infection. While these conditions are rarely life threatening, they can become chronic and expensive …

Nutrition – Matching Your Dog’s Diet With His Lifestyle
February 11, 2010 – 3:13 pm | 3 Comments
Nutrition – Matching Your Dog’s Diet With His Lifestyle

What you put in your dog’s food bowl has a direct correlation to his health and happiness. There are several similarities between humans and dogs concerning nutrients and proper feeding. Dogs, like humans, are omnivores. …

At Last! Puppy Farmers are Unmasked (Thanks to the Bateson Report)
February 10, 2010 – 5:42 pm | 8 Comments
At Last! Puppy Farmers are Unmasked (Thanks to the Bateson Report)

Well, the dust has settled on the hotly anticipated Bateson report in to dog breeding.
Regular readers may have noticed, I’ve been pretty quiet since its publication – the reason? Well, it seemed logical to me …

Carbohydrates, Minerals and Vitamins In Your Dog’s Diet
February 9, 2010 – 3:10 pm | 2 Comments
Carbohydrates, Minerals and Vitamins In Your Dog’s Diet

Many owners still view the dog as a solely carnivorous feeder, but the reality of the modern dog is that he is a versatile, omnivorous eater. The dietary needs of the dog have evolved since …

ASPCA Managing Operations in Mississippi Puppy Mill Investigation
February 7, 2010 – 10:49 am | No Comment
ASPCA Managing Operations in Mississippi Puppy Mill Investigation

The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), under the authority and request of Shirley C. Byers of the Marshall Co. Prosecutor’s Office in Marshall County, Miss., is managing operations in …

A Great Way To Exercise Your Dog If You Live In The City
February 6, 2010 – 3:07 pm | 2 Comments
A Great Way To Exercise Your Dog If You Live In The City

As someone who lives in the city, there are many ways to exercise a dog in your area. Why limit your dog’s exercise just with a walk in your neighborhood? There’s an attitude among some …

Money Woes and Tough Economic Times Don’t Matter to Your Pet
February 6, 2010 – 10:43 am | No Comment
Money Woes and Tough Economic Times Don’t Matter to Your Pet

Pet owners don’t believe their money woes matter to their pets, and that’s beneficial to the owner, according to a new study of 400 Americans fielded by independent digital direct agency, Catalyst Direct. Of respondents …

BVA announces new Board Chairman and Deputy Chairman
February 5, 2010 – 10:41 am | No Comment
BVA announces new Board Chairman and Deputy Chairman

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is pleased to announce Mr Derek Williams as the new non-executive Chairman of the Board and Mr Ted Chandler as Deputy Chairman, effective immediately.

X-Ray Shows Rubber Duck Found In Terrier’s Tummy
February 5, 2010 – 10:35 am | No Comment
X-Ray Shows Rubber Duck Found In Terrier’s Tummy

A Patterdale Terrier called Spike had to have a £1,000 operation to remove a rubber duck from its stomach – 18 months after the bathroom toy disappeared.

Cesar Millan Issues His 7 Top Tips for New Dog Owners
February 5, 2010 – 9:46 am | No Comment
Cesar Millan Issues His 7 Top Tips for New Dog Owners

National Geographic Channel’s Cesar Millan aka The Dog Whisperer, has issued what he considers to be the seven most important tips for owners of new dogs. Millan believes in order to prevent problems down the …

Charity Announces West Hollywood City Council Considering Ordinance Banning Sale of Dogs and Cats in Pet Shops
February 3, 2010 – 1:44 pm | One Comment
Charity Announces West Hollywood City Council Considering Ordinance Banning Sale of Dogs and Cats in Pet Shops

Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), is the only national non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to protecting companion animals from cruelty in pet shops and puppy mills. A recent undercover investigation discovered that a pet store who …

Top 20 Selling Dog Toys Revealed
February 3, 2010 – 10:03 am | No Comment
Top 20 Selling Dog Toys Revealed

Dog toys have taken on a life of their own. The market for dog toys gets bigger and broader each year as modern dog owners look for the latest, greatest, best dog toy that is …