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It has been  a quite while since I last posted about what was actually on my drawing board...I seem to have taken to talking about what's going on around it more than showing you the actual creating.I  really have been busy drawing as well as typing.A new commission  has started. It is a portrait of 2 Riesenschnausers (Giant Schnauzers.) Jack and Libby. Both are dark and have beautiful express

A passing dog just stopped in the street outside to bark loudly at a nearby cat, busy minding its own business licking itself. I started thinking how rubbish society would be if humans acted like that, but then I remembered the nights out in my old home town of Wantage and the regular rugby club fight squad with their pint-kebab-brawl routine, and realised we're not so different. My mind continued

South Korean scientists show four pups they say have been cloned from a dog credited with detecting cancer in humans. The scientists are claiming a world first in cloning four puppies at the same time from a Japanese Labrador retriever thought to have a well-honed sense of smell to spot cancer....Technorati Tags: All About Labradors Labrador Retrievers Labradors dogs pets

By reading our blog you most likely got your interactive fashion outfit but what about your beloved dog? You don’t want to let him run around with the dull doggy fashion from yesterday. Fortunately on of the most well known persons in wearable electronic design, Alison Lewis comes up with a bright solution: the Fiber-Optic [...]

Dogs are certainly among man's best friends. However, in some circumstances, these animals also have the potential to be people's and other animals' worst enemy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 4.7 million Americans- almost two percent of the population- were bitten by dog in 1994. According to the American Humane Association, dog bites are a major health problem

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If you have ever looked at your dog and remarked about what a personality they had or simply thought about it to yourself you were more right than you ever thought possible. It isn't just your dog that has personality; all dogs have a personality type just like people do, and their personality can be based on any number of things including the way that you treat them, life experiences, breed type,

(CFR) Chronic renal (kidney) failure is a common problem in all dog breeds. Digestion of foods produces waste products, which get carried by the blood into the kidneys. When they reach the kidneys they are filtered and then excreted in the form of urine.What happens when the kidneys fail?When they do fail, the kidneys aren't able to remove the waste products, which causes a toxin build up in the b

The Canine Art Guilds' 4th online exhibition, "Canine Pot Luck," is now online at www.canineartguild.com/gallery .The show is essentially an artists' choice, and there is a beautiful selection of artwork by CAG members.There's also cash prizes for People's Choice, so please, stop by and cast your vote!! ( This is my very subtle hint for you to look out for my 3 entries...!) Seriously the work is g

Title: Canine Arthritis: Get Relief For Your DogAuthor: Ken CharlesCanine Arthritis: Get Relief For Your DogArthritis is probably the most common serious conditionaffecting dogs (about one in four or five) and one of themost difficult to treat. Unfortunately, there is currentlyno known cure for arthritis - in dogs or humans! Numeroustests and clinical trials have been carried out but with

Canine liposuction. No, it isn’t some new type of liposuction technique. It’s liposuction…for your dog. Countries such as Germany and Australia have been offering the cosmetic surgical procedure to our furry friends for years now. Although most of the recorded procedures have been performed on canines that had lyphomas (cancer of immune system cells) and fatty [...]

Mom's latest Big World Assignment was only a week, but what a lot of animal friends she has found for me! Mom and daddy Len also took a short side trip to the town of Bruges in Belgium. And what did... A feline perspective in photos and anecdotes of animal friends around the world!

Here they are: pretty much finished.I spent another 4-5 hours on Basti. Working on his ear and teeth mainly and achieving a little more shape to his head and nose.The result so far is quite OK. Now I put the drawing out of sigh. Not seeing it for a couple of days means: fresh eyes, being able to instantly pick out any mistakes, sternghten the weaknesses and/or "not so strong"patches. During this

After reaching a bit of standstill on Monday, I carried on by starting with the eye on the second Jack Russell . Basti is much darker, has slightly bigger and darker eyes as well as a straight ear.For the eye I sketched it out with a 2B, drew the pupil in using a 5B and I went from there. When drawing eyes I find it very important to keep picturing them in my mind (how I remember them)as opposed

Following to my last posting, here's how things are looking after a good long session today.Third stage of work in progress.In today's session I focused on:completing the eye. Still needs darkening and tweaking.  This will be done at the end.straightening out the nose, loads of squinting, darkening and measuring involved. Do not enjoy drawing noses as much as I could. giving Titus a tongu

Ashton Kutcher is busy drumming interest in his new movie, “What Happens In Vegas,” in which he stars along side Cameron Diaz. Discussing his real life party past, Kutcher may not have had to much research to pull off the role, in the new comedy where he plays a man who regrets a quickie wedding [...]

On a recent morning walk with my dog, Rocco, I ran into a friendly neighbor. “He’s been voted one of the cutest dogs in the neighborhood,” she said to me.“Thanks,” I reply.“Hi Rocco, how are you? You’re such a cute dog,” as she pets his head.“He’s a crazy puppy,” I reply jokingly. “He has more energy then I do.”The small talk continues as she asks me various questions about the dog, his breed, age, etc. Now, I don’t mind chatting with the neighbors and it’s good to know people are generally friendly and enjoy pets. Except there is one thing that bothers me…she knows my dog’s name, so obviously we’ve met before… but I don’t think she knows my name. And I don’t know her name either.As I’ve lived in this area now for almost two years, I’ve notic

I had never imagined what incredible connection one can have, most people can have, with a boxer canine. First came Sheena, a beautiful box pup... prancing with those long, awkward legs towards me one day out of nowhere, she offered an incredible connection with our family. When Sheena's time passed, my sister and husband got a puppy boxer in lieu of the incredible being Sheena had been throughout her life. Candy, the new arrival, would ultimately change our lives forever... Candy has a new ball: this little red spongy device offers hours of amusement to her, and every minute of that is adorable to witness. Such grace, blended with an amused playful attitude towards life. So cute, yet at the same time a serious physical challenger for the burglars in the area. A brilliant description o

A lot of people have suggested that I try for the Canine Good Citizen test, so Mum was looking around the Internet to see if this is something that I could, or would be interested in doing. Here are what we found as the requirements:Overview of the Canine Good Citizen TestYour dog must appear for the test well groomed. The collar may not be a pinch collar, electric collar, or similar correction collar. You will provide the examiner with a brush to help demonstrate your dog's tolerance for being handled by a stranger. The dog must allow the examiner to brush it and to examine its body. The test also includes the dog sitting calmly while a stranger pets it.Yep, I could do the brush part, love to be brushed; and I would do well in the grooming and collar area. But sitting calmly for a strange

Sanddog Inc has designed a new line of high quality retrieving toys to satisfy serious retrieving dogs, as well as dogs that enjoy a game of catch in the backyard... Sounds like products made for our Labrador Retrievers!Technorati Tags: All About Labradors labrador retrievers labrador retriever toys labradors dogs pets

To see if we could save a little money, I had my auto insurance agent run numbers including homeowner's. We discussed my Rottweiler; she said it could be that our dog would have to take a "canine good citizen" class and pass for us to purchase a policy which wouldn't cover it if she were to bite someone anyway. Did you catch that? I'll wait while you read that again. Riiiiiight, but whatever –

This is not greyhound related, but dog related and I thought it was really neat what this guy is doing so wanted to share it with everyone.  We have been touched by canine cancer with Caddy losing the battle to osteosarcom and Bruno now dealing with his nerve sheath tumor so I thought this was [...]

Arthritis is probably the most common serious condition affecting dogs (about one in four or five) and one of the most difficult to treat. Unfortunately, there is currently no known cure for arthritis - in dogs or humans! Numerous tests and clinical trials have been carried out but with no cure at present. So, beware anyone who claims to have a "Cure". However, there are various remedies

Wow, we achieve a really big milestone today! Our Canine CPR lens is the 4th top ranked lens overall, and the #1 ranked lens in the Animals and Nature category on Squidoo today! Woo, hoo!There are over 500,000 lenses on Squidoo. To be ranked this high is an incredible honor.In August of 2007, we created this lens in honor of our great blogging friend, Tish and her pup Cruella. Because, in February of 2007, Tish and Cruella had a really big scare. Cruella choked on a piece of hot dog and couldn't breath. Tish told the story on her blog, "Cruella became disoriented and started to stumble around the room. I started screaming, and I continued to whack her between the shoulders, hoping to dislodge the food." Every time I read Tish's post about this terrifying night, I start to get those scary c

Article Title: Overweight Dog – A Letter From A Fat CanineAuthor: Lori MatthewsHelp Me Be Healthy, Help Me Live Longer WOOF WOOF!! BOW WOW!! Oops sorry! I did not realize I wastalking to you guys and not my friend Rusty. Hi, I am Bruno, theLabrador. I am 5 years old. It seems my dad and mom are quitebusy these days with work and things that seem to never getdone. Initially the whole family was crazy about me. They usedto take me for walks and runs. They used to show me off toneighbors and friends. As I grew older and they got busier, all this stopped. Now theyhardly even have the time to take me for a walk. They fill myplate with fattening treats and stuff from the table that theyeat. I've started putting on weight in my waist and hips.Earlier, I could sit back on my legs.

When you think the humanization trend in the dog food world is at it’s top you’ll be surprised again. First we had special beer for dogs and now the American company Bark Vineyards produces wine for dogs. This drink for posh dogs is not cheap but it does come in a bottle that looks just like [...]

When you think the humanization trend in the dog food world is at it’s top you’ll be surprised again. First we had special beer for dogs and now the American company Bark Vineyards produces wine for dogs. This drink for posh dogs is not cheap but it does come in a bottle that looks just like [...]

By Tru Talbott There are many different opinions as to the causes of canine skin disorders: the itching, scratching and chewing often referred to as "Hot Spots". These dog skin rashes are for the most part self inflicted and generally known as "Hot Spots" because they are often associated with warm weather. "Hot Spots" are frequently [...]

Sunday December 2, 2007 is Mingle with our Mutts at the Franklin County Dog Shelter. Their website says: Please adopt your next pet from a shelter or rescue, not a pet store or a backyard breeder! It’s not just about adopting mongrels (mutts) either… groups who sometimes attend Mingle …. No guarantee they will be there this week but Mingle With Our Mutts often includes: Beagles R Us Rescue Chihuahua Rescue Columbus Cocker Rescue Greater Ohio Boxer Rescue Harlequin Haven Great Dane Rescue North Coast Doberman Rescue Ohio Basset Hound Rescue Sheltie Rescue Tri State CollieRescue Other rescue groups / shelters involved in  Mingle with our Mutts  are available on the Franklin County Dog Shelters website.  It does not look like it is updated for December yet but it says Mingle With Our Mutts is aways the first and third Sundays of the month from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. Not sure what conventional wisdom today is about getting a new dog just before the holidays.. As a k

My apologies for the dead air over the last few days. It’s been a busy week, with events of one kind or another just about every evening, culminating in tonight’s big event. For the second year running, I’ll be pouring wine and then serving as emcee and co-auctioneer at the 10th annual wine auction and dinner benefiting Canine Partners for Life. CPL is a Delaware Valley-based non-profit organization working to better the lives of others. In their own words:Canine Partners For Life (CPL) trains and places assistance dogs with individuals with mobility impairments to help increase their independence and quality of life. CPL has several types of assistance dogs in its program including service dogs, seizure alert dogs, home companions and residential (community) companions.Our recipients come from all walks of life and have a wide variety of physical disabilities including muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, seizure disorders and more. T

Say what, I know, that’s what I said too. Therefore, here is the medical description taken from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine website… Hepatozoon americanum / canis Canine hepatozoonosis is an emerging protozoal tick-borne disease of dogs that has been reported in the United States of Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Florida. The causative agent of canine hepatozoonosis in North America is Hepatozoon americanum. It induces severe myositis and gait abnormalities, and is transmitted to dogs (the intermediate host) through the definitive host, Amblyomma maculatum. Another species is H. canis that causes a similar disease on dogs outside of North America. Transmission occurs when a dog ingests an infected tick, and then the organisms are released and invade canine host cells, where asexual reproduction and multiplication occur through schiziogony (Ewing & Panciera, 2003). (more…)

Well, we put up the Christmas tree today, which meant another trip down memory lane around here. Most of the ornaments displayed on our tree were gifts. David and I take time each year to look at them and talk about them before they are hung. There's the wooden snowman and tiny little gingerbread man my grandmother, God rest her soul, made a couple of years prior to her death, and a snowflake

By Amy Ammen and Kitty Foth-Regner If your dog is suffering from cabin fever (and what dog isn’t?), here are some fun and easy exercise options for just about anyone - including those who are eager to embrace the elements head-on, as well as those who prefer to go into hibernation mode at this time of [...]

Article Title: Servicing Your Canine's NeedsAuthor: Ajeet KhuranaFew things compare to the kind of comfort that a dog can bringyou. After all, it is man's best friend. Come home after a longday of work and your canine will be at the door barking welcomeand wagging his tail furiously. Rebuke him for some wickednessand get ready for a day of skulking around with his tail betweenhis legs. Of course, he will just be waiting for a signal fromyou that indicates that you have forgiven him. Dogs are amongthe most forgiving creatures in the world, and among the mostloving as well. In this day and age of late marriages and even laterpregnancies, many couples who want to become parents do a testrun by adopting a dog. As puppies begin to be treated aschildren and family members, it is inevitable that a demand willarise for pet services that extend beyond the regular trips tothe neighborhood vet. Pet services may extend from anythingstarting from dog walking to day care for dogs

Canine parvovirus, sometimes known simply as 'parvo,' is a serious contagious disease caused by a virus. This illness is spread when dogs come into contact with the feces of infected animals. Dog parks, highway rest stops and popular walking trails in cities are areas where dog feces are often found, and where an unvaccinated dog may pick up the virus. Humans may also unknowingly bring the virus home on the bottom of their shoes or on their car tires, so dogs who never go outside the yard can still be infected with this disease. The virus can live in the soil or other contaminated surfaces for as long as six months.Most animal shelters and kennels make every effort to avoid the spread of contagious diseases by cleaning the kennels with bleach, but any time that large numbers of animals are kept in close quarters, there is a possibility of infection, so keeping up on your dog's vaccinations is always a good idea.Although puppies are more commonly affected by this illness than adult d

You may have a lovely little doggie like myself, who needs no extra training at all and passes a complete Dog Training Review, and if that is the case then I am very happy for you and your furniture. On the other hand your dog could be one of the very few who damages your furniture and carpets when he is left alone, who pulls on the lead, or walks along with his nose on the floor - ready to

I did a review of the book Divine Canine, by The Monks of New Skete last week, and I have a few copies to give to some of our readers. See the original post about the book to find out how you can get a copy! ————— And, speaking of books, I did a review of Dogs, A Natural History, by Jake Page a few weeks ago. I wrote then that we had some copies of this book to give away as well. Here are the readers who will receive a copy: Jude Jan Terri Jeremy Enjoy the book folks, and I hope you’ll come back and let us know what you thought of it. Technorati Tags: books, Dogs A Natural History, Jake Page

Jordan, a ten year old Doberman/Rottie.. had a fibrocartilaginous embolism aka FCE on 8-13-07.. (she was rescued from Dobe Rescue in Fillmore, Ca., at 4 months old.. Dr. Pilch was wonderful and kept her for 4 days.. http://www.animalmedcenter.net/ On 8-29-07, she started twice a week at http://www.dogpaddlewellness.com with Margret.. Today she stood! And walked with all fours while on the water treadmill… (for the first time since FCE) First day at DogPaddle with Margret.. note the different look at her face a few weeks later.. below.. Her regular dinner after therapy.. In and Out or McDonalds.. Look how happy she is now.. this was 7th day at DogPaddle.. with her Pa, Robb.. Above photo was day one at DogPaddle.. The ball can now be pushed out from under her and she will stand for a few minutes.. The ball is also used with her bed pan.. Robb is barely holding her.. The ball does Robb good too.. Sept. 30, 2007

I just finished reading Divine Canine by The Monks of New Skete. I had heard of them before but until now had never read one of their books. In the book, we follow Brother Christopher as he trains a number of dogs with various issues. And, rather than lumping all the dogs together and saying this is how it’s done, the first thing he does is that he gets to know the dogs’ backgrounds, what issues their people are dealing with in regards to the dog, and how that dog fits into the family. After he has the background information he is able to tailor a program specifically for that dog. And, because the dogs in the book are all unique, the solutions for them are unique as well - even if some of them need work on the same skills. The pet owners receive some training as well. Initially the dogs stay with the Monks while they are being trained, but once the owners come to pick the dogs up, they go through their own training session. Brother Christopher talks with them about their o

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Jordan, a ten year old Doberman/Rottie.. had a fibrocartilaginous embolism aka FCE on 8-13-07.. (she was rescued from Dobe Rescue in Fillmore, Ca., at 4 months old.. Dr. Pilch was wonderful and kept her for 4 days.. http://www.animalmedcenter.net/ On 8-29-07, she started twice a week at http://www.dogpaddlewellness.com with Margret.. Today she stood! And walked with all fours while on the water treadmill… (for the first time since FCE) First day at DogPaddle with Margret.. note the different look at her face a few weeks later.. below.. Her regular dinner after therapy.. In and Out or McDonalds.. Look how happy she is now.. this was 7th day at DogPaddle.. with her Pa, Robb.. Above photo was day one at DogPaddle.. The ball can now be pushed out from under her and she will stand for a few minutes.. The ball is also used with her bed pan.. Robb is barely holding her.. The ball does Robb good too.. Sept. 30, 2007

Jordan, a ten year old Doberman/Rottie.. had a fibrocartilaginous embolism aka FCE on 8-13-07.. (she was rescued from Dobe Rescue in Fillmore, Ca., at 4 months old.. Dr. Pilch was wonderful and kept her for 4 days.. http://www.animalmedcenter.net/ On 8-29-07, she started twice a week at http://www.dogpaddlewellness.com with Margret.. Today she stood! And walked with all fours while on the water treadmill… (for the first time since FCE) First day at DogPaddle with Margret.. note the different look at her face a few weeks later.. below.. Her regular dinner after therapy.. In and Out or McDonalds.. Look how happy she is now.. this was 7th day at DogPaddle.. with her Pa, Robb.. Above photo was day one at DogPaddle.. The ball can now be pushed out from under her and she will stand for a few minutes.. The ball is also used with her bed pan.. Robb is barely holding her.. The ball does Robb good too.. Sept. 30, 2007

The prevalence of genetic disease in dogs today can only be described as alarmingly common which is bad news for dog owners and dog lovers alike. The following is a list to illustrate the magnitude of the problem:1. On average all dogs carry at least 4-5 defective genes.2. Over 500 genetic diseases have been identified in dogs.3. Hip Dysplasia (HD) (an inherited orthopedic disease that may result in the dog becoming lame) commonly occurs in 60 dog breeds and occurs less frequently in another 110 breeds; thus this disease is seen in over 170 breeds of dog.4. 119 dog breeds are commonly afflicted with progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), a disease that quite often leads to blindness in the affected animal.5. Of all the dog breeds the Poodle suffers from the most number of genetic diseases...145! The reason why the Poodle is predisposed to so many genetic diseases is because not only are there 3 distinct sizes of Poodle in this breed, the large count of disease is a reflection of the popula

Jordan, a ten year old Doberman/Rottie.. had a fibrocartilaginous embolism  aka FCE on 8-13-07..  (she was rescued from Dobe Rescue in Fillmore, Ca., at 4 months old.. On 8-29-07, she started twice a week at http://www.dogpaddlewellness.com with Margret.. Today she stood! And walked with all fours while on the water treadmill… (for the first time since FCE) First day at DogPaddle with Margret Her regular dinner after therapy.. In and Out or McDonalds..

Since I am not an expert, or even a novice for that matter, in this field, I sought out someone that could write just a couple articles on this subject. Well, I came up empty handed. For example, I emailed: Auburn Veterinary College - No response Christine Zink DVM, PhD - She is the author of the book, Peak Performance, Coaching the Canine Athlete, and the only one to respond. She said that she was away on business right now but would get back with me when she returned. I waited a month and emailed her again with no reply. Robert L. Gillette, DVM - I met this doctor at Auburn University, where he teaches. We had our Lab there when she was being checked out for hip dysplasia and I spoke to Dr. Gillette at some length about flyball. He has a website called Sportvet.com. He never responded. Carol Helfer, DVM - I got her name from Christine Davis of Inside Flyball. Christine told me that she had done some writing for her for an article on Inside Flyball. She never responded. (m

We all own dogs at some point in our lives and we often wonder what we would ever do without them. We all want our dogs to lead healthy and long happy lives. If we all knew a little more about dog nutritional supplements our dogs would lead longer, healthier and happier lives. As our dogs age, more physical ailments start occurring, not unlike human beings. It would help our canine buddies if we would educate ourselves on what we could give them to ease some of their discomfort. Dog nutritional supplements are the answer to many canine health problems.Good NutritionDogs that are properly fed throughout their lives generally do not require any type of dog nutritional supplements. They get whatever nutrition they need from the dog food they are fed. Consulting a vet on what type of vitamins and minerals your new puppy might need is a very good idea. Dogs that are fed the proper vitamins and minerals throughout their lives should be able to ward off any other medical problems until they g

Article Title: Dog Nutritional Supplements Will Relieve CanineAilmentsAuthor: Mark EilandWe all own dogs at some point in our lives and we often wonderwhat we would ever do without them. We all want our dogs to leadhealthy and long happy lives. If we all knew a little more aboutdog nutritional supplements our dogs would lead longer,healthier and happier lives. As our dogs age, more physicalailments start occurring, not unlike human beings. It would helpour canine buddies if we would educate ourselves on what wecould give them to ease some of their discomfort. Dognutritional supplements are the answer to many canine healthproblems. Good Nutrition Dogs that are properly fed throughout their lives generally donot require any type of dog nutritional supplements. They getwhatever nutrition they need from the dog food they are fed.Consulting a vet on what type of vitamins and minerals your newpuppy might need is a very good idea. Dogs that are fed theproper vitamins and min

Article Title: Allergies In Your CanineAuthor: Lori MatthewsJust as humans experience an assortment of allergies, manypets, such as a dog may experience an allergy as well. It isagreed among professionals that specialize in the health ofdogs, that there are at least five specific allergy types that adog may experience in their lifetime. Common types of allergiesin dogs include food allergy, reactions to fleas, and variousforms of bacteria. A dog may also experience allergies that arerelated to inhaling certain irritants. Then, there are many dogsthat may even suffer from allergies related to coming in contactwith certain materials such as plastic, certain types of plants,and even grass.When a dog experiences an allergy, they may display anassortment of symptoms. One of the first signs that a dog ownermay recognize is that their pet seems to be scratching a lot.When an allergy occurs, it is quite common for the dog toexperience a period of time in which their skin becomesextremely itchy

Your dog is in many ways a lot like you. No, I’m not going to start a story about dogs resembling their owners or vice versa . This is a serious blog post about a disease common in man and in dogs. Dogs can develop diabetes mellitus just like humans, which is the bad [...]

This whole situation with Michael Vick and the illegal dog fighting activities he pleaded guilty to is getting way off track from the actual problem at hand. Many debates have surfaced attributing the horrendous treatment of those animals on socio-economic upbringing. Though I agree this is a legitimate argument, the focus should be on the rising problem of dog fighting activities, the abuse and torture of the animals involved, and the need for more strict law enforcement. In one article I read, an estimated 400,000 people participate in some way with dog fighting. Many children are helpers or spectators which only helps raise insensitive adults. Some news outlets have hit upon these issues and showed footage of the dog fights themselves - probably for dramatic effect. But most of the main stream that I've heard are more concerned with Vick's NFL career. This is a serious problem for this country that needs continued coverage and debate. The one good thing that came out of this case

Hypothyroidism is a term that not many people are familiar with. In fact, the ones who have even heard about this term do not know what it is all about. In this case, it will be better to first discuss hypothyroidism. First of all it is a hormonal disorder that has affected a lot of people around the world. And since the anatomy of canines is similar to human anatomy, these innocent animals can also develop this disorder, which is called canine hypothyroidism. The condition of hypothyroidism is related to the malfunctioning of the thyroid gland. The amount of thyroid that the gland secretes becomes lower than the normal level. This further affects the whole metabolism of the body. The thyroid gland controls the proper functioning of all other hormonal glands in the body through the secretion of the thyroid hormone. So, if the gland is not working properly, other glands will also stop responding in a positive manner. Since the disorder is not restricted to one part or organ of the body

The summers are getting hotter and hotter and each month customers ask me what they can do in order to keep their pet cool.  Well, besides a haircut, a swimming pool, and the garden hose, you can always look at getting a canine cooler dog bed .   A company named Soothsoft makes this bed.  This thermoregulating pet bed [...]

Romney's Cruel Canine Vacation - TimeExcerpt:"The incident: dog excrement found on the roof and windows of the Romney station wagon. How it got there: Romney strapped a dog carrier — with the family dog Seamus, an Irish Setter, in it — to the roof of the family station wagon for a twelve hour drive from Boston to Ontario, which the family apparently completed, despite Seamus's rather visceral protest."http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1638065,00.html

ACLU lawyer Bernard Fulton today announced a lawsuit against the American Kennel Society on behalf of Afghan Hounds for being ranked lowest on the dog intelligence scale. "We feel these tests are invalid as many of the questions are clearly biased towards German Shepherds and other European breeds. Afghan Hounds have been systematically discriminated against because of these tests and we feel our clients deserve redress." When asked about the suit, Prince, president of the Afghan Hound Justice Coalition for Justice, commented, "This is wrong. Besides were much smarter than Bassett Hounds. Those are some dumb dogs, let me tell ya. Once..." before being cut off from Mr. Fulton.

The last thing you want is your mutt to turn into an angry old dog so here is the Canine Cooler® Brand Thermoregulating Pet Bed which instantly cools down your pet. “The Canine Cooler’s® outer membrane is 20 mil thick - tough enough to park a truck on and not pop! As tough as this NON-TOXIC membrane is, however, it will not harm your dog should the bed be chewed* by accident. Made in the USA at an ISO 9001 facility and guaranteed for two years.” BED Animals, pet bed

I appreciate that this is a bit of a leap from bringing a puppy home to canine cancer, however its been on my mind recently as our neighbour’s 2 Irish Wolf Hounds have both been diagnosed with cancer and sadly both had to be put down. The two dogs were mother and daughter and both were diagnosed with a week of each other. The mother had a stomach tumour and the daughter had bone cancer. Whether earlier detection of the cancers would meant that they might not have been put down is impossible to say, but there are signs that you can look for to make it easier to diagnose canine cancer. Here via Red Dog Diary and Land of Pure Gold is the American Veterinary Medical Association 10 signs that your dog has a cancer: AVMA’s 10 Warning Signs of Canine Cancer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow Sores that do not heal Weight loss Loss of appetite Bleeding or discharge from any body opening Offensive odor Difficulty eating or swallo

Stacy Keibler Last 10 posts(MORE)Powered by BlinkListStacy Keibler (born October 14, 1979) is an American actress, former professional wrestler and manager for World Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment.Keibler appeared on the hit show Dancing with the Stars (see Outside of wrestling), placing third. Recaps were aired weekly on RAW, which was believed to be because of a conflict with SmackDown! and UPN not wanting to promote a rival network. After a few weeks, her profile was moved from SmackDown! back to RAW.In April 2006, Vegas Magazine reported that Keibler was done with WWE and moving on to other endeavors. Keibler posted a message on her official website saying that her WWE contract expired on July 21, 2006, and she went on to sign a contract with ABC Television Studio, formerly Touchstone Television, which is owned by Disney.Keibler was voted as the 2004 WWE Babe of the Year, being the first WWE Diva to defeat Trish Stratus in the Babe of the Year competi

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ATLANTA - More than a week after an alleged dog-fighting ring was uncovered on property owned by Michael Vick, the Atlanta Falcons still have little to say about their quarterback’s potential legal problems. General manager Rich McKay vowed to take a closer look after wrapping up last weekend’s NFL draft, but he has declined to speak further on the case. Through spokesman Reggie Roberts, McKay and the Falcons declined comment Thursday. Police conducting a more…

Dog owners in Birmingham and Derbyshire are being warned to vaccinate their pets after an outbreak of a virus. Canine parvovirus has been linked to the deaths of several dogs in the region. The disease causes severe diarrhoea and vomiting - and can be fatal to dogs. Dog owners should act quickly as the virus is extremely hardy. People who aren't vaccinating their dogs are putting everybody else at risk as the virus can live in the environment for up to 18 months. The virus, which is very similar to feline distemper, was first recognized in 1978 and quickly spread worldwide. Many dogs that are infected will show no symptoms, but if symptoms do occur they can be treated with antibiotics. Now a fox has died after becoming infected with parvovirus in a Birmingham park- watch the full report here.Tags:dogs,weblog, pets,diary,dog food,

My dog Raven died of bone cancer, making her one of the 25 percent of all dogs over the age of two who lose their lives to some kind of cancer. Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) has announced the launch of an unprecedented $30 million effort to cure canine cancer within a dog’s [...]

My dog Raven died of bone cancer, making her one of the 25 percent of all dogs over the age of two who lose their lives to some kind of cancer. Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) has announced the launch of an unprecedented $30 million effort to cure canine cancer within a dog’s [...]

I was in Angus the weekend working on the final stage of my forthcoming guide to Angus. As I walked over the bridge into Montrose I could see a new statue down at Wharf Street, from a distance I thought it was a lion. As I walked closer I could see that the animal was wearing a what looked like a bonnet. Then I realised it was a very large dog. Bamse was a crew member of the Norwegian mine sweeper Thorudd, stationed in Montrose and Dundee during the Second World War who saved the lives of at least two sailors. I thought it was a lovely statue with a very expressive face and when I saw the photo of Bamse I could see the scupltor had done an excellent job.

Arthritis is an affliction that many dogs suffer from, especially as they get older. According to a study sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health, as many as 20% of adult dogs may suffer from arthritis. Just as with humans, the causes for canine arthritis are spread over a wide array of factors including genetics, previous injuries [...]

My friend Ken found out that his fiance's house had some mold in the crawlspace of the condo. He then spent many days and hours ridding the house of all of the mold. Had he lived in New Jersey he could have checked out this New Jersey Mold Company that could perform Black Mold testing and clean it up for him.What is cool about Advanced Mold Diagnostics is Hunter the mold dog. For real, I said mold dog. Hunter is a dog that is trained to detect mold. I am going to have to tell Stephen The Dog all about this. Stephen has been looking for ways to pay back his owner for a damaged seat belt. I bet being a mold dog would be right up his alley.This was a sponsored post. I get paid to blog about the things I want to with PayPerPost. Read my disclosure policy. You can make money with your blog too, click on the referral button.

Now this clip has it all – love, romance, betrayal, and a manically depressed dog. Strange how easy it is to sympathise with the plight of this poor pooch. Not that I've been in his position before but the mutt has such an expressionful face. He really tugs at the heart strings. Kind of like a canine Tom Hanks. Ok that sucks – I just tried to think of a single actor who successfully tugs at the heart strings and I thought of Tom Hanks. What's wrong with me? I only thought of him because there was nobody else and I chose somebody at random. Guess I must be emotionally bankrupt then. Although I did get teary eyed watching Pulp Fiction the other day, but that was more from laughing than anything else. Comment on "Canine Suicide"

Breakthrough Canine Vaccine Helps Prevent Tooth And Gum Disease - video powered by Metacafe Doggie breath might be a sign of a serious health problem. Veterinarians say bad breath could indicate dental disease, which could lead to tooth loss down more…the road. The sad fact is that by the time they’re three years old, most dogs (about 85%) already have some form of tooth and gum disease. But, there is good news. A canine vaccine is now available which aids in the prevention of periodontitis, or tooth and gum disease. The breakthrough vaccine, called Porphyromonas, is the first and only one of its kind.

Here are some tips on how to tell if your dog has Canine Distemper. Canine distemper is a devastating disease. It often crops up in seemingly healthy pets without any warning. What's more, distemper often mimics benign problems, like the common cold. This is truly the most insidious aspect of this illness. Sadly, many cases progress to the point where they are no longer treatable before the owner even realizes what’s happened. How to spot the early signs of distemper First and foremost, understand that distemper can often be diagnosed very early if regular trips to the veterinarian are scheduled and kept. This cannot be stressed enough, especially for new puppies! Because afflictions like distemper most often strike very young pups that have weaker immune systems, it's crucial that owners visit the vet often in the first few weeks of life. Early diagnosis means a chance to survive it. Owners who suspect distemper, but haven't had the animal seen by a vet, can detect it by

The test results are in on Diddy's fur jacket: raccoon dog. The HSUS tested the fur on a Sean John Hooded Snorkel Jacket sold on Macys.com that was originally advertised, incorrectly, as having an "imitation rabbit fur collar" and materials identified as "faux fur." The jacket, part of a clothing line by celebrity rapper and music producer Sean "Diddy" Combs, was not only incorrectly advertised by Macy's but also labeled as containing "raccoon" fur, which has now been found to come from a canine species known as raccoon dog. Macy's has reportedly pulled the mislabeled Sean John garments from its department stores and online shop, but The HSUS is calling on Diddy and other designers and retailers to stop using and selling fur trim altogether. Previous tests conducted by The HSUS on fur-trimmed jackets from a range of other retailers and designers revealed the same problem—raccoon dog fur from China mislabeled as being from a different species, either "raccoon" or "coyote." The

Canine Good Citizenship Certification is being offered by The Humane Society of Citrus County Sunday, November 12 from 12:00 - 4:00 PM. It is part of the Ride for Rescue and Pet Party Open House that will take place at the Citrus County Auditorium and will be offered throughout the day on a rolling basis.Testing will be administered by Janet Billups, AKC Certified Evaluator. Cost will be $10.00 per dog. Janet is donating half of the fee to The Humane Society of Citrus County. Thanks, Janet!Your dog will be tested on ten different skills which will show that he/she will behaved well mannered in a public situation. According to the AKC, "The purpose of the AKC Canine Good Citizen® Award Program is to ensure that our favorite companion, the dog, can be a respected member of the communityCanine Good Citizenship includes:Accepting a Friendly StangerSits Politely for Petting/GroomingGroomingWalking through a crowdComing when called (Sit down, stay in place)Reaction to another dogReact

What Does Distemper Do? Canine distemper is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. Canine distemper virus is most often transmitted through contact with respiratory secretions. Contact with the urine and fecal material of infected dogs can also result in infection.The many signs of distemper are not always typical. For this reason, treatment may be delayed or neglected. The disease frequen

What Does Distemper Do? Canine distemper is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. Canine distemper virus is most often transmitted through contact with respiratory secretions. Contact with the urine and fecal material of infected dogs can also result in infection.The many signs of distemper are not always typical. For this reason, treatment may be delayed or neglected. The disease frequen

What are some signs of Parvovirus infection?Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious and serious diseasecaused by a virus that attacks the gastrointestinal tract of puppies,dogs, and wild canids. It was first identified in 1978 and is seenworldwide. It also can damage the heart muscle in very youngand unborn puppies.How is Parvovirus spread?Puppies and dogs usually become infected when they ingest

What are some signs of Parvovirus infection?Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious and serious diseasecaused by a virus that attacks the gastrointestinal tract of puppies,dogs, and wild canids. It was first identified in 1978 and is seenworldwide. It also can damage the heart muscle in very youngand unborn puppies.How is Parvovirus spread?Puppies and dogs usually become infected when they ingest

There would be innumerable number of articles on dog food available on the internet and you must think that there is nothing left that has not been said but just read this article and you would have to take back your words. Like all living creatures, dogs need a combination of fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water in a balanced diet that provides sufficient calories to meet their daily needs for growth, activity, and repair. The claim on a bag of dog food that it is a complete food means nothing unless the nutrients are in a form available for absorption into the dog's systems. For example, since cellulose and hemicellulose of plant cells cannot be digested in raw form by dogs, food based solely on grains for a source of protein and carbohydrates must be processed in a manner that allows the dog's digestive system to extract these nutrients. Major dog food companies make every effort to not only balance their food but also to provide the ingredients in usable

Title: Take Five: Five tips to track down your canine soul mateAuthor: Emma SnowThere is a right and a wrong way to pick a pooch. Theprocess is a little like dating. The few who findfulfillment in love are those who use their hearts andtheir heads. There is a special kind of nirvana when aperson connects with their canine soul mate. They weren'tfooling when they called dog "man's best friend." But suchunions don't happen by mistake. A little carefulpreparation will go a long way. And to simplify yoursearch, we have five suggestions. we've borrowed a littleHollywood lingo to make the tips more memorable.TAKE ONE! That is, take stock: This is the time to lookaround you, before you even start thinking of bringing homeBuddy. Let's consider your life from a dog's eye view. Wholives in your house? Are there members of the householdunder twelve or over seventy? What about other pets?Analyze the chemistry of your household for a moment. Whatwords describe your

GRASS VALLEY, Calif.–A canine resident of the Sierra Nevada town of Grass Valley is set to star in an hour-long British documentary about the “world’s tallest dog.” Gibson is a harlequin great Dane who is … via Red Bluff Daily News