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I was reading this interesting story about this dog owner in Scotland who had his dog taken away from him because the dog was too heavy. The man was then charged for "unnecesary suffering". The story has a somewhat happy ending, with the dog getting a new owner and shedding some of his 64 kilos (yikes!). But am wondering, how do you get to the poin… read more

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1. Offer your canine pal a reward of a quick ball throwing session instead of cookies. It’s a good work out for both f you, and a treat for your dog that won’t pack in the pounds. 2. Mix it up. Keep it fun for both you and Poochie by varying your exercise routine. Instead od always taking a walk around the block, why not switch it up? Go for… read more

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Heat rising? Don't have sweat glands? Can't take off your fur coat? MD to the rescue! Some great tips on helping Fido stay cool: Make with the H2O Dogs—especially the brachycephalic (short-nosed) ones or those with thick coats—get overheated quickly. Add a few more water bowls around the house (and one outside in the yard!) and throw in s… read more

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Special Treatment: The latest in health care for dogs By Carreen Maloney THE SMALL BROWN POODLE BEGAN TO TURN BLUE AS HE FELL INTO SEDATION, his instinct to gasp for air temporarily dulled by drugs. Earlier X-rays had revealed a mass hanging from his tonsil; only the tiny remaining space lay between life and death. With the large tumor bloc… read more

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Dr. Laurence D Braun and Dr. Mark Lang of Canada West Veterinary Specialists and Critical Care Hospital help clear the myths from the facts... 1. Garlic and onions are bad for dgs. TRUE Both in sufficient quantities produce compounds that damage the red cell membranes and cause anemia. Damage to the red cells leads to red cell breakdown and may… read more