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All about dogs and the people who love ’em. Most of the contributors here have dogs and we’re happy to share our experiences – good and bad – in hopes of helping other dog owners have the best possible relationship they can have with their canine companions.

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Top 10 Most Unusual Dog and Cat Names of 2009

Nation’s Leading Pet Health Insurance Company Reveals Wackiest Pet Names

BREA, Calif., June 17 — For many a pet owner, Max sounds mundane and Bailey is simply boring. In order to pay homage to those who take pride in their pets’ unconventional names, Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI), the nation’s oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, set out for the second year in a row to find

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Hurricane Preparedness Tips for Pets

The 2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1 and is expected to bring 12 named storms, with six of those becoming hurricanes. This annual prediction was made by the esteemed Colorado State University forecasting team, who also says there’s a 54 percent chance that at least one major hurricane will make landfall in the U.S.

Preparing your family to evacuate or take shelter against these unpredictable storms requires initial

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June is Now Social PetWorking Month

Adopt-A-Pet.com Launches a “Social PETworking” Campaign To Empower Internet users to Help Get Homeless Animals Adopted

Saving a pet’s life is only a few clicks away . . . so twitter a critter, blog a dog, or chat a cat!

LOS ANGELES – JUNE 1, 2009 – With the economic disaster contributing to a drastic increase in homeless pets, Adopt-a-Pet.com, North America’s largest non-profit pet adoption web

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Million Dollar Look-a-Like Contest

Do people tell you that you and your dog are beginning to look alike? Do you bark in your sleep or roll over for a treat? Does your dog sport a hair-do just like yours? If so, you could cash in big . . .

Cash in for looking like your pet! . . .

ALL AMERICAN PET BRANDS ANNOUNCES MILLION DOLLAR LOOK-A-LIKE CONTEST

(Beverly Hills, CA

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Flea Zapper

I own a flea comb and use it pretty regularly on my dogs. And I generally keep a bowl of soapy water next to me as I use it because it really works – and if I end up with a flea or two on the comb, I’ve found the easiest thing to do is to quickly brush them off into the bowl of soapy water.

So when

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Inside Puppy Mills – Tonight on Dog Whisperer

(WASHINGTON, D.C. — APRIL 15, 2009) Every year, more than one million purebred and “designer” dogs are born and bred into puppy mills — often packed in tiny wire cages, neglected, dehydrated, dirty and chronically sick, with little or no human interaction or affection — and then sold legally to pet stores throughout the country. Now, in a powerful new Dog Whisperer episode, Cesar Millan goes undercover to witness the horrors of puppy mills firsthand and works to rehabilitate dogs who have never known a world outside their overcrowded cages, or learned how to interact with humans.

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Dogs close up of homemade dog treats that are shaped like bones
Dog Treat Recipes

It’s always best to buy natural dog treats to save your pet from unnecessary additives that may pose health threats. Fat and sugar-rich dog treats contribute to weight problems and should, most often, be a complete no-no.

When looking for good dog treats, look for ones that have a high concentration of fibers and proteins. Treats that consist primarily of fish are always good. And treats that consist of dried meats (like venison) are also good. Both have a pretty strong odor, but dogs love them and they’re often low in calories and fats.

If you’re using treats as a positive reinforcement during training, try cutting back on the portions at the next meal time to help balance his diet. A good rule of thumb is to not let dog treats make up more than 10% of your dog’s diet! I have, on occasion, used multi-grain Cheerio’s as training treats for my Cairn Terriers since it allows me to give several treats over the course of working with them without it being too big of a snack.

When choosing treats, rely on your instincts when you’re label-reading. Or why not try making some of your own. Here are a couple of our favorite recipes. They’re easy to make and the dogs love ’em.

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Treating Dog Allergies This Spring

by Dr. Andrew Jones

dog running through yellow flowersDog allergies are one of the most common conditions affecting dogs. Dog allergies can be very frustrating for both yourself and your dog. The constant itching and scratching, paw licking and chewing, skin rashes or chronic ear infections can make life very unpleasant.

Dogs allergies become noticeable when your dog’s immune system reacts excessively

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Cats
Get a Free Pledge Fabric Sweeper For Your Shedder

Pledge ran a photo contest not too long ago, asking pet owners to Show Off Their Shedder to help promote their new Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair. Earlier this week, a representative from Pledge emailed to ask if we’d like to give away one of their new Fabric Sweepers to a reader here at PETSblogs.

So we’re reprinting their press release and asking anyone who may be interested

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