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Maddie’s Corner is Making a Difference

Kristin Chenoweth is making an impact on the animal community. It started with a Maltese named Maddie. The bundle of love stole her heart.

Maddie’s unconditional love inspired her to start the animal charity Maddie’s Corner so she could use her notoriety as a singer and actress to help and support other animals in need. Maddie’s Corner vision is to inspire a more humane, thoughtful and tolerant society that will benefit the quality of life of both people and animals. Using her resources and fame she is being a part of something larger than herself.

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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

by Adam Cairn Have you ever seen your dog eating your lawn? Many dogs do it, some regular and some sporadic. It’s a behavior which confuses dog owners who struggle…

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When Arthritis Strikes Your Pooch

by Christina Lyttle

Were you of the notion that the painstaking ailment of arthritis occurs to human beings only? Have you been neglecting the persistent pain in the limb that your pet dog is suffering from, thinking it’s a mere pull? Beware, the ache might not be so insignificant after all and you need to check your pooch for any incidents of arthritis before it gets too late to act. Contrary to common belief, arthritis occurs in adult dogs almost as commonly as it does human beings and therefore, it is essential to know the ways to care for your doggie which is crucial in order to see him pouncing and frolicking again. Here are some things you need to keep in mind if the vet diagnoses your dog as suffering from arthritis:

Regular Exercising
Painful as it may appear, it is still imperative that your dog undergoes its regular regime of exercises, although he might not be able to do it the same way he would do in normal circumstances. Exercising with arthritis causes a lot a pain as the disease affects the joints and your dog might be reluctant at first to even get up from his place. However, you need to gently compel him to go for shorter walks at least two times a day in order to space out the period and thereby causing as less stress as possible to the limbs.

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Dog Allergies

About 40% of dogs suffer from allergies everyday. It could be a change in your dog’s environment, a new type of dog food or something a little more difficult to determine. Most allergies are very minor, however, you should always take your dog to the veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment.

There are five known types of dog allergies:

  1. Inhalant allergies
  2. Flea allergies
  3. Food allergies
  4. Bacteria allergies
  5. Contact allergies
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What’s In Your Dog’s Bowl? 5 Nutrients He Might Be Missing Out On

by Daniela Baker

You want the very best for little Lucky, from his toys to his dog food. However, if Lucky isn’t getting all the nutrients he needs each day, he may not enjoy the best of health.

In this article, we’ll help you understand what’s in your dog’s bowl, along with 5 nutrients he might be missing out on. We will also explain how you can supplement these nutrients to keep Lucky as happy and healthy as can be.

Before we start, please remember to check with Lucky’s veterinarian before adding any supplements to his diet. Giving Lucky too many supplements or the wrong supplements can be dangerous.

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Holiday Pet Safety Tips

Carol Kuzdek The holidays are a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate. But did you know the holidays pose a number of threats to your pets? As…

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People Making A Difference

Safety for our pets is a desire for all pet lovers. Living amongst us are individuals that carry the passion for safety beyond the normal efforts. We feel they deserve…

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River Run and Marksman Dry Dog Food Recalled

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 6, 2011 – Cargill Animal Nutrition today announced a voluntary recall of two regional brands of its dry dog food – River Run and Marksman – due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. The affected products were manufactured at Cargill’s Lecompte, Louisiana, facility between Dec. 1, 2010, and Dec. 1, 2011. No illnesses have been reported in association with these products to date, and no other Cargill Animal Nutrition pet food products are involved in this recall. Affected products are:

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