UC Offers New Testing for Canine Flu
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,…
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Devoted pet owner and now, devoted pet editor, Judi worked in traditional offices, keeping the books and the day-to-day operations organized. Taking her dog to work every day for over a decade never seemed odd. Neither did having an office cat. She knows what it's like to train a new puppy and she's experienced the heartache of losing beloved companions. Retired, she currently lives with her spoiled dog and four chickens (who are, interestingly enough, also spoiled).
How to Fight Breed Ban Legislation
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?
The answer is no. Breed-bans are not the answer. But if this is the case and breed bans are not the solution to serious dog attacks, what can we do to protect the most vulnerable people in our society
The Dog-gone News
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…
AKC Survey Finds Dog Owners Look for Pet Qualities in Partners
This Valentine’s Day, forget boxes of chocolates and roses; take a lesson from Fido. According to a survey conducted by the American Kennel Club (AKC), nearly 90% of women surveyed find at…
A Fish Called Allah
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 to have the word Mohammed in markings on its other side.
An unnamed
Detroit Rejects Breed Ban
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. Local fanciers and responsible…
February is For the Birds!
February Feeding Goes to the Birds
The month of February is National Wild Bird Feeding month and this year will be the seventh time this has been observed since it was established by the National Bird-Feeding Society in 1999. There is good reason for this observance; the fact that February is one of the most difficult times for wild birds to find food in many
Canine Katrina Victim Heads Home
After a long and arduous dogfight of a custody battle, a canine victim of Hurricane Katrina is on his way back home to Louisiana. A New Jersey judge ruled, Thursday, that “Pluto” is the property of his original owner, Annabelle Arguello, and not the property of the couple, from Flemington, who later adopted the Great Dane after he had been left
Cool Pet: Beating That Dog Day Heat
When we, as humans, exercise and sweat, it is highly recommended that we not only drink plenty of water, but that we also drink mixtures that are high in electrolytes, such as Gatorade. Additionally, electrolyte-rich drinks are often used to help hydrate sick infants and children, particularly those who are at risk of dehydration, due to nausea and/or fevers. Often overlooked, however, are our canine companions. New veterinarian-recommended doggie “health-drinks”
PETCO Investigates Dog Bite and Pet Shopping Policy
A “prescription for problems” is how lawyer, Kenneth Mollins of Melville, described PETCO’s policy of allowing pets to come into the store and “shop” with their owners. He has recently been retained by Diane Christian, mother of 5 year old Danielle, who was recently bitten in the face by a “shopping” Rottweiler. So far, the young girl has undergone a four-hour surgery to reattach her upper lip and has more