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Help a US Soldier Save Dog Adopted in Iraq
While serving our country, a US soldier came upon a malnourished, homeless puppy, whom she adopted and named Rachet. She has nursed the dog back to health, and he has grown from a scared little furball into a playful, loving, young dog. She has been stationed in Baghdad for 15 months longer...
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Published 2 months ago

Pit Bulls in Time
Once upon a time, the American Pit Bull Terrier was a highly revered war hero and respected family pet.  In an effort to get back to the ‘glory days’ of these dogs, I have compiled an album of some great historical photos showing Pit Bulls of the past.  Enjoy your trip and looking at these...
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Published 2 months ago

Xylitol is Not Safe for Dogs
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is quickly gaining popularity in the US as a sugar substitute due to its tooth- and diabetic-friendly nature.  Xylitol can be found in the fibers of many fruits and vegetables, including berries, corn husks, mushrooms, and oats, or extracted from corn fiber, corn,...
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Published 2 months ago

Anal Gland Expression in Dogs
It is now time to touch on one of the more unpleasant aspects of dog ownership - expressing your dog’s anal glands. All dogs have two anal glands or sacs; 1 gland on each side of the anus. These glands are occasionally refereed to as “scent glands”, because they enable the dog to mark [...]
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Published 3 months ago

Dog Tore Off Dew Claw
Help, My Dog Ripped His Dew Claw! I had no idea how common of an injury a torn dew claw is in dogs until it happened to my American Bulldog last week.  I ran into the Post Office for literally 2 minutes, only to return to find that Tucker was standing in the front seat [...]
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Published 3 months ago

Reasons Why Sarah Palin is NOT a Pit Bull
I am sure you have heard the comparisons in the media likening McCain’s vice presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, to a ‘Pit Bull’.  Palin herself even made reference to this when accepting the Republican nomination for vice president, saying that her lipstick is only thing that separates a...
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Published 3 months ago

Rehoming Dog Because of Move, Allergies, Small Yard, and New Baby
Here is my response to all of the people getting rid of their dogs for all the wrong reasons. Judging by the majority of ads on Craigslist each and every day from people with one excuse or another as to why they need to give up their dog, it does seem that they did not put [...]
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Published 3 months ago

You Pet - A Place Where Pets Rule
Does Hank need more doggy buddies?  Unsure how to make Spanky stop rummaging through the trash while you are at work?  Any dog owners out there looking for the MySpace or Facebook of dogs?  Well, a new site called You Pet is a social networking site for pets, plus so much more.  Upon joining...
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Published 4 months ago

Tiger Attack Blamed on Pit Bull
When three tigers attacked a worker at an exotic animal park in southwestern Missouri on Monday all eyes were on the Pit Bull.  In an attempt to cover up the tiger attack, the owners and associates at the park went ahead and cleaned up the site, telling authorities that the victim had been...
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Published 4 months ago

Fungal Infections in Dogs
Fungal yeast infections are fairly common in dogs both internally and externally, especially on areas like paws.  You should always consult with your veterinarian before undertaking any home fungal treatment to rule out other causes for the infection before starting treatment.  If it can be...
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Published 4 months ago