Dog Worms -- Don't Let Them Get Started

There may be no warning before dog worms strike. It was about two AM, when beneath our bed the new puppy we'd brought home from the pound just a month earlier began screaming. Not yipping or whining this was the kind of agonized screams that'll stand your hair up on end. Our cute, playful new puppy was being eaten alive from inside. He had worms, even though he'd received all the right shots just...

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Tips On Buying A Dog

Beware Of The Impulse Buy It is hard to resist the appeal of a puppy in a pet shop window, especially if it looks a little bit sad and wistful. These pups have already had a change of home and often a...

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Are You Really Ready to Get a Dog?

Dogs are wonderful companions. Having a special four-legged friend greeting you at the door when you get home every day, wagging his tail and making his doggy smile at you is an instant mood-brightener....

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Are 2 Dogs Better Than 1?

How could 1 dog ever be enough for a dog lover? Before you decide to add another dog to the family, there are some important concerns about your current dog you should consider. Matching Personalities...

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Things to think about before buying a Dog

Many factors need to be considered by a family, before bringing home a new pet. These include: GENDER - SIZE - HAIR What about the gender of the dog? Are you interested in a male or female? Will you breed...

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10 Things to Consider Before Getting a Dog

1. Are there any size or weight restrictions on dogs within your condominium or community? Many won't allow dogs over 30-pounds. 2. Do you keep your home very warm? Some dogs are bothered by warm room...

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Dog Toilet Training

Unless you have a sixth sense you can't predict when and where your dog is going to do the toilet, that is why dog toilet training is necessary. Dogs need to learn to hold it and go where he is supposed to as they don't know any different. In the wild dogs can go when and where they please, but this is not the wild and they need to be taught the difference. Dog toilet training can be something of a difficult task. Every day needs to be the same and you need to give him constant attention when you can; this will make the toilet training procedure a lot easier. Your training process will take longer...

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Cambodia training mine-detecting dogs (San Francisco Chronicle)
Five squirming puppies born in the outskirts of this capital city may hold the future to successful land mine eradication in Cambodia. As part of the first litter of 10 mine-detection dogs born in Southeast Asia, the puppies spend their time wrestling and...
DeWitt considering limit on dogs, cats (Quad-City Times)
DeWITT, Iowa ? As the DeWitt City Council considers adopting an ordinance to limit the number of cats and dogs residents can have, one resident says she and her fiancé are planning to leave town sooner than planned to avoid conflict with city officials over their pets.
Fireworks Scare Peninsula Dogs Into Shelters (NBC 11 Bay Area)
During the July Fourth holiday weekend, the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA announced that rescued and sheltered 29 dogs found wandering the streets of San Mateo County.
Exercise goes to the dogs in neighborhood (The Patriot-News)
A Hershey pet-sitter has unleashed a summer exercise program that's getting her neighbors and their dogs out walking the streets and working toward prizes.
Dogs running wild, trappers spinning wheels (WPTV West Palm Beach)
Delray Beach Animal Control is on a mission to track and capture a pack of wild dogs terrorizing a neighborhood in Delray Beach. But catching them is easier said than...
Sick Dogs Force Marion Shelter Closure (WESH 2 Orlando)
Some sick dogs are forcing Marion County Animal Services to close its doors.
Outaouais SPCA to sterilize all stray dogs and cats (CBC Ottawa)
Starting in September, the SPCA in western Quebec will sterilize all stray animals that end up in its care, in an effort to reduce the numbers of cats and dogs in its cages and kennels.
Free-Roaming Dogs Problematic In East Nashville (News Channel 5 Nashville)
Metro Animal Control has received more complaints about dogs roaming the streets in parts of East Nashville. Some residents said the stray animals are being dumped where they do not belong.
Police dogs set for life (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)
They hit the streets every day with their partners, patrol your neighborhood looking for burglars, and spring into action a moments notice. They are police K-9 dogs, and a Polk County veterinarian just founded the first organization to take care of them when they get old.
Update: 36 Dogs Rescued Getting TLC (FOX 16 Little Rock)
More than 30 flea invested dogs get much needed TLC after the Pulaski County Humane Society rescued them from a breeder in Saline County.

Is a Boxer Dog The Right Pet For You?

Having a boxer dog as a pet, although low-maintenance, require your consistent attention, exercise, human interaction, consistent obedience training and lots of love. You cannot leave them to their own design for too long or they will get lonely, bored and into trouble. Being a big and strong dog as well as a highly intelligent one, Boxers need both physical and mental stimulations to keep them even-tempered and dignified while still keeping their impish spirit and fearless courage in tact. Their high prey drive (some owners called it play drive) needs proper outlets or they could get destructive...

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