admin on Feb 19 2006 | Filed under: Dogs
by Adam Katz
Will wrote to me about his dog, Lexi, and said:
“Hello Adam. I have purchased your book and DVD set, and my 14 month-old shepherd Lexi and I have made great strides. We started agility training at six months and thanks to the long line training, she no longer takes 1 or 2 obstacles [...]
admin on Feb 03 2006 | Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet Nutrition
The producer of the contaminated pet food which resulted in the deaths of dozens of dogs nationwide, acknowledged Tuesday that workers at its South Carolina plant failed to follow testing procedures to ensure its products were safe.
admin on Feb 03 2006 | Filed under: Birds
Home made bird toys are becoming increasingly popular amongst parrot keepers and their parrots. Many are discouraged from this, however, thinking that they can?t make their own. You don’t have to be an organized or artistic genius to make great toys at home. All you need is a designated place to accumulate and store your [...]
admin on Feb 03 2006 | Filed under: Cats
Mark Kittleson has gone a long way from his childhood, raising dairy cattle, to raising cats at the University of California-Davis. His scientific research as a veterinary cardiologist, however, may help future generations of cats live longer, healthier lives.
admin on Feb 03 2006 | Filed under: Dogs
New testing, offering a faster and more accurate diagnosis of a highly contagious dog flu has been developed by researchers at the University of California.
Based on polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, technology, this new test can provide results in as little as 24-48 hours, claims researcher Christian Leutenegger, who was the creator of this [...]
admin on Feb 01 2006 | Filed under: Animal Ethics, Dogs
S250, a bill to prohibit canine ear cropping in Vermont, passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday and now moves to the full Senate. The bill was amended slightly to clarify that owners will not be penalized if they have their dogs’ ears cropped in another state, where the practice is legal. The [...]
admin on Feb 01 2006 | Filed under: Dogs
This Valentine’s Day, forget boxes of chocolates and roses; take a lesson from Fido.
Photo by Nieve44
According to a survey conducted by the American Kennel Club (AKC), nearly 90% of women surveyed find at least one quality in their dog that they would like to see in their partner, while 34% agreed with a statement saying, [...]
admin on Feb 01 2006 | Filed under: Fish
Jesus Fish?
A pet store owner was surprised to find markings spelling out ‘Allah’ in Arabic on the body of a tropical swimmer in one of his tanks. A customer spotted the markings on the side of an Oscar fish at Walker Aquatics in Waterfoot, Rossendale. Rumor has it that the fish is also believed [...]
admin on Feb 01 2006 | Filed under: Dogs
Breed-ban legislation has been cropping up across the country. Does it truly help? If a breed-ban is placed in your city or town, will it stop dogs from attacking people?
admin on Feb 01 2006 | Filed under: Dogs
The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Michigan Association for Purebred Dogs (MAPD) have reported that the Detroit City Council unanimously rejected a proposed breed ban this week.
