ScienceDaily (June 23, 2008) — What makes a pointer point, a sheep dog herd, and a retriever retrieve? Why do Yorkshire terriers live longer than Great Danes? And how can a tiny Chihuahua possibly be related to a Great Dane? Dogs vary in size, shape, color, coat length and behavior more than any other animal [...]
Archive for March, 2010
DNA Study Unlocks Mystery To Diverse Traits In Dogs
Posted in TRAINING TIPS AND BEHAVORIAL ISSUES, tagged behavior, canine genetic science, DNA, genetics, physical attributes in dogs on 03/30/2010 | 1 Comment »
Kennel cough hits refuge
Posted in HEALTH AND TREATMENTS, tagged contagious illness, coughing, dry hacking, kennel cough, mild symptoms, retching, sneezing, snorting, vaccination, whitish plegm on 03/30/2010 | 1 Comment »
Bianca Clare | 16th March 2010 IF the wet weather and drop in temperature has you reaching for the cough syrup – you’re not alone. Some of the pooches at Sippy Creek Animal Refuge have come down with a mild case of kennel cough. During an infection, dogs generally keep up their normal activity level [...]
Keys To Finding A Good Boarding Kennel
Posted in HEALTH AND TREATMENTS, OFF TOPIC, tagged boarding, evaluating boarding kennels, home away from home, kennels on 03/30/2010 | Leave a Comment »
By Jamie Hall Mon, Mar 8 2010 Carol Mazurek from Montreal came upon the discussion I posted recently about choosing a kennel for your pet when you go away and has some wise advice to share. It’s not just about what you see when you check out these facilities, says Carol, it’s also about what [...]
Children fight over illustrator Tasha Tudor’s estate
Posted in OFF TOPIC, tagged corgis, Corgiville Fair, illustrated books, Little Women, Mother Goose, Tasha Tudor's Estate, The Great Corgiville Kidnapping, The Secret Garden on 03/30/2010 | Leave a Comment »
By Nick Allen in Los Angeles The dispute centres on Tudor’s decision to leave almost everything to her eldest son, virtually cutting out her three other children from a £1.2 million will. Tudor, once described as an “unconventional Martha Stewart,” was famous for living an idyllic, back-to-basics life in New England where she went barefoot, [...]
Crufts 2010: Has the pedigree dog breeding problem been sorted?
Posted in HEALTH AND TREATMENTS, ORGANIZATIONS AND RESCUES, SHOWRING, tagged breeding pedigree dogs, Crufts, dog breeding, genetic pool, inherited disease, Jeff Sampson, Jemima Harrison, Kennel Clubs Canine Geneticist, Pedigree Dogs Exposed on 03/30/2010 | Leave a Comment »
By Pete Wedderburn Last updated: March 15th, 2010 Yogi, the magnificent Hungarian Vizsla who won “Best in Show” at Crufts yesterday, had been recognised as a prize-winner since his arrival in the UK in the summer of 2005. During the following four years, he produced 827 descendants – 517 (1st generation), 299 (2nd generation) and [...]
Inflammatory Bowel Disease In Your Dog; Canine Chronic Diarrhea And Vomiting
Posted in HEALTH AND TREATMENTS, tagged blood in stools, chronic colitis, colic, cramping, diarrhea, distress, dull hair coat, flatulence, food allergies, gasey, granulomatious enteritis, heavy shed, Inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, loss of appetite, low fevers, lymphocytic plasmacytic inflammation bowel disease, mal-assimilation syndrome, mucusy stools, pain, pica, regional enteritis, spastic bowel syndrome, vomitting on 03/30/2010 | 2 Comments »
What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease ? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a catch-all term. It is used to describe many conditions with similar signs but different causes. It can be quite confusing to owners and veterinarians alike because IBD is also called, Chronic Colitis, Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lymphocytic-plasmacytic Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Regional Enteritis, Granulomatous [...]
Cared For Pets Let Ill Rest Easier
Posted in ORGANIZATIONS AND RESCUES, tagged adopters, assistance for pets, cared for, chronically ill, death, disabled, donations, elderly, food, foster care, grooming, homebound, Hospice, low income, medication, owners dieing, pet care non profits, Pet Peace of Mind, Pets are loving support, rescue groups, safe place, supplies, terminally ill, transportation, vet care on 03/12/2010 | 2 Comments »
10/26/2008 by wendtworth By Sharon L. Peters COLORADO SPRINGS — When Nancy Leader learned a few weeks ago the cancer she successfully fought two decades ago now has invaded her liver and is regarded as terminal, she began systematically working through her most heartfelt responsibilities.. She has spoken with her sons and grandchildren, assuring each [...]
Stem Cell Therapy Helps End Dog’s Pain
Posted in HEALTH AND TREATMENTS, tagged dogs, hip dysplasia, mobility, pain management, pain relief, senior pets, stem cell therapy on 03/12/2010 | Leave a Comment »
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Corgi Scares Off Armed Robber…Woof Woof
Posted in OFF TOPIC, tagged armed robbery, Butch, Guitar, Music Store, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Santa Cruz on 03/06/2010 | 5 Comments »
By Jennifer Squires Posted: 03/03/2010 05:51:31 PM PST Updated: 03/03/2010 05:54:26 PM PST SANTA CRUZ – The spot-on instincts of a Pembroke Welsh Corgi pup are helping police track the suspect in the armed holdup of a Westside music store late Tuesday afternoon. Butch Cassidy – a small, 10-month-old herding dog – and his owner, [...]
British Artist Eats Dead Corgi
Posted in OFF TOPIC, tagged British artist, dead Corgi, fox, London, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth, Royal Family, Royal Society, RSPCA on 03/06/2010 | 2 Comments »
London – A British artist who last week ate a meal of meatballs made from a dead corgi dog in a protest against animal cruelty said on Sunday his next project involved being buried in a box under a mountain of mashed potato. Performance artist Mark McGowan, 37, said the corgi, which died from natural [...]
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