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Warning: Walking Your Dog May Be ‘Culturally Insensitive’
This man was arrested, detained and threatened with criminal charges all for walking his dog through a public park. Why? Because on his way, the dog happened to walk past a group of Muslims: “Cupcake,...
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An Abrasive Tongue Cleaner For Your Dog! Don’t You Just Want One?
Sure, I know. Doggy bad breath is a big problem. But you must be pretty desperate to seriously consider this ‘solution’: “The bristles on the Orapup are made of ultra-soft material that is designed to...
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When It Comes To Poisonous Dog Treats, Don’t Expect Answers From China
Faced with mounting evidence that Chinese – made dog treats are killing dogs, the Peoples’ Republic has responded in the only way it knows how – by banning the investigation: “According to Thursday’s...
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Think Twice Before You Give To This Dog ‘Charity’
When you donate your hard-earned dollars to a charity which purports to help homeless dogs, you hope that the charity will do just that – help homeless dogs, not spend thousands on a questionable...
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New Danger For Dogs – Walking Near Mosques
Right now in Canada vicious threats are being circulated against anyone seen walking their dog next to a mosque: “Posted by Ali Shirazi, who identified himself as an Iranian-born resident of Toronto,...
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How ‘Green’ Is Your Dog? Not Very.
It appears that the problem with Climate Change is not you – it’s your dog. Or more specifically, your dog’s enormous Carbon footprint: “Pet food is the primary cause of dogs having a high ecological...
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How To Protect Your Pets In A Hurricane
Looking after pets during a hurricane is no different from looking after you and I – the key is preparation. If at all possible – leave the area. No plans are fail-proof and the best place is out of...
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How To Prosper In A Recession: Sell To The Heart
While others are floundering – Pet Smart is growing and adding 50 stores every year. How – they aim to sell for a ‘member of the family’: “Unlike some big-box retailers — like, eh-hem, Best Buy Co. —...
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Compelling Vets To Report Pit Bulls Will Only Help Hide The Problem
It is a fact that currently Veterinarians are not required to report illegal (unregistered, undeclared) pit bull to authorities. I regularly see pit bull -type dogs and my policy is to care for the...
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Cutting Edge Veterinarians
This is as cutting edge as it gets: “Loss of jawbone may occur in dogs following an injury or, more commonly, when a section of the bone must be surgically removed because it has been invaded by a...
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This Is Not ‘Luxury’. This Is Dangerous!
This is meant to be one of those funny dog stories – an owner pays £1,250 to have her dog travel in his own aeroplane seat: “And a seat is what he gets, not a space on the floor at the
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How To Protect Your Pets (And Yourself) From West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus is an infection carried by mosquitoes. This year has seen worst outbreaks in over a decade affecting parts of the US. Dogs can be infected by West Nile Virus but these infections are...
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Teaching The Chinese That Dogs Are Much Better To Love Then To Eat
China’s estimated pet-care market is worth $1.2 billion this year. I am not sure how much China’s dog eating market is worth: “Increasing disposable incomes and the popularity of pets have greatly...
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Pets As Therapy For Internet Addiction?
A Korean treatment centre is giving away pets to patients suffering from internet addiction: free of charge and with spending money thrown in: “Anyone who is an Internet addict or who believe they have...
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The Stats Are In And Things Are Looking Up For Cats
Dogs are more likely to be owned by families with kids. Cats are more likely to be owned by singles aged between 18 and 35. The Human Society has done the stats and it looks like things are looking up
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Is Your Pet Right Or Left Handed? Yes, It Matters
Most pets, like people have hand (paw) preference: “A 1991 study at Ataturk University in Turkey showed 50 percent of cats were right-pawed, 40 percent were left-pawed and 10 percent were ambidextrous....
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Your Dog Could Have You Charged With Murder!
It is often said that keeping a dangerous dog is like owning a loaded gun. In South Africa they are taking that literally: “It’s been suggested that murder charges should be brought against dog owners...
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Newsflash: Pudsey Gets A Real Job
Has your mother ever told you – dancing is not a real job? Well, now Pudsey, the canine winner of ‘Britain Got Talent’ is taking that advice to heart and getting a real job – as as judge on the
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‘Bella The Brave’? Or Bella The… Intellectually Challenged?
The British press is bursting with pride. “Brave Bella” announced the Daily Mail. Don’t get me wrong, I love Labradors. They are some of the most favorite, friendliest, best behaved dogs I ever...
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How To Get Your Dog To Lose Weight In One Simple Step
Most ‘how to’ articles offer the reader a ready made program: ‘how to get tighter abs in 2 weeks’, ‘how to save money with a budget’, etc, etc. So when I set down to write the ‘how to get your
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