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Protecting Your Dog from the Cold

Posted in Dog Care, Responsible Dog Ownership, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on November 19, 2008 | 3 Comments »

{NOTE: Please read the Copyright Notice in the sidebar.}
This article is a reprint of the print version written by Diane Schuller for The Hythe Headliner, November 20, 2008  issue; Volume 22, Edition 20.
 
There is a common misconception that dogs are ‘fine’ if left outside. This definitely is not true! Being cold is painful for a [...]

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Selecting and Feeding the Dreaded Dry Dog Food

Posted in Canines are carnivores, Dog Care, Dog Nutrition, tagged , , , , , , , , , on May 16, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Commercial dry dog food is far from ideal for our dogs but, there are some that are better than others. Here’s a few tips on selecting and feeding that dreaded dry cereal.
SELECTING A COMMERCIAL PET FOOD
As I mentioned, a dry commercial dog food is far from ideal. But if you’re going to feed a commercial [...]

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Passions, Teasing, and Required Reading

Posted in Canines are carnivores, Dog Books and Reading, Dog Care, Dog Nutrition, tagged , , , , , , , , on January 30, 2008 | 4 Comments »

I get teased at times on my discussion list, Healthy Aussies. Frequently I am referencing Dr. Pitcairn or a statement or information from his Natural Health for Dogs and Cats. There is now a revised edition, Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats, 3rd Edition. Now, I’m tempted to purchase this [...]

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Vet Arrested for Cruelty

Posted in Dog cruelty, tagged , , , , on January 5, 2008 | 3 Comments »

I was appalled to read a news report about a veterinarian in Tennessee who has been charged on cruelty-related offences. They actually have some video footage to back up some of the charges. He was also falsifying records.
You can read the same news story online at the Tennessean to get more of the specific details, and [...]

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Caught Between A Rock and a Hard Place: Constipation in Dogs

Posted in Dog Care, Dog Care: Constipation, Dog Health Problems, Dog Nutrition, tagged , , , , on October 2, 2007 | 2 Comments »

If you’ve ever been constipated, you have some idea how painful and uncomfortable it can be. Your dog suffers in the same manner if he becomes constipated. Why does a dog get constipation and what can we do about it?
… that’s the topic of my monthly online column. Please visit Dog Life: A Wider View [...]

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