Parvo Virus is a deadly virus that attacks the intestinal system of the canine. Diagnosis:The disease is common among dogs under three years of age that are un-vaccinated. It is not impossible for a vaccinated dog or a dog over three years of age to contract. Common symptoms of the virus are vomiting, listlessness, and bloody diarrhea with a very foul odor. Companies like Idexx and Symbiotics .. more …
Most people think that since the Labrador Retriever is a short-haired dog, it doesn’t shed. I know I did when I brought my black lab puppy home. Shedding wasn’t a big deal when she was a puppy, but when she became and 80 lb. dog, I would vacuum up tons of hair every week. Technically, Labradors are known as moderate shedders. Not as bad as a German Shepherd or Alaskan Malamute, but they DO shed. .. more …
Those who live on Camellia Way in Galt, beware. On the morning of Dec. 16 in the backyard of their loving family, eight Chihuahua dogs were killed, all within one hour’s time. The dogs ranged in ages from two to six years old.What a cowardly thing for someone to do, this time of year when people are coming forth with helping they neighbor and being good to each other. Country Oaks .. more …
Age: As old as the wolves ” or in dog years, seven times that. Appearance: Missing. Yikes ” I knew times were hard but I didn’t realise people had been reduced to ” you know ” that yet . What are you talking about? Taking dogs off the street and eating them fordinner. That’s what you mean by “missing”, yes? No, you sociopath. I mean the sharp declinein the number of native hounds beingbred due to .. more …
We know how much of a difference pets make in the lives of seniors living at home. We’re well aware that those in nursing homes feel better when a dog is brought to visit with them. Dogs are great companions, even someone else’s dog. I’ve taken care of other people’s dogs while they’ve been away. It’s fun to do that, to learn about the personality of the dog, to see how well you and the dog can .. more …
Rajani LaRocca watched her almost 2-year-old Havanese dog Boomer trot through the forest at the Old Rifle Range conservation land in Concord during a small group dog training session, smiling when Boomer came right to her when he was called.”It’s an amazing thing having him trained,” LaRocca said as she rewarded him with a small piece of cheese. “It makes our relationship even better.”LaRocca is .. more …
Today’s question: What percentage of dog owners say “Bless you,” when their dogs sneeze? I do. I spoke the other day to a very nice group of people out in the West Valley. And I mean west. Actually, it was more like eastern California or maybe southern Nevada, but these people said it was still Arizona. It was quite a haul getting out there, but I had wisely packed extra water and some candy bars .. more …
It left pieces of bone and teeth imbedded in his tongue and had to be removed during surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital Dr. Maria Troulis testified, during Sahr Josiah’s Middlesex Superior Court trial yesterday.Josiah is accused of shooting Hurton on the night of April 14, 2009, sending him to Mass. General with injuries to his face and both hands.Troulis was the lead doctor on Hurton’s .. more …
If you do decide that you want to buy a puppy and you have researched and decided on the breed of dog that would suit you, here is some basic advice to help you avoid mistakes. The first rule is that you should never buy a dog from a pet shop – it is imperative that you buy direct from an established breeder with a good reputation. It is advisable to ask you local vets for some recommendations, .. more …
Her calling, as it turned out, was turning her hobby into something that would change lives in immeasurable ways.In 1992, Mrs. Picard was living in Connecticut with her husband, Dale, and their two daughters. When her father suffered a debilitating stroke, he came to live with Mrs. Picard and her family.”He had just retired,” Mrs. Picard said. “After working hard his entire life, he had just .. more …
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