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This option is my pick of the litter :D New law requires health history of dogs, cats before sale August 22, 2010 6:02 PM | 2 Comments Flanked by Eddie Spaghetti and a dozen other furry, four-legged friends, Gov. Pat Quinn today signed a law aimed at protecting consumers before they buy a dog or cat...

So glad to meet another lodge member My card says "does weird stuff Lodge #41"

Here is something else to consider when talking legislation, TALK ABOUT A HEADACHE!!!!!!!!!! Puppy mills dodge regulations in Texas 11:28 PM CDT on Monday, August 23, 2010 By ERIN MULVANEY / The Dallas Morning News emulvaney@dallasnews.com AUSTIN – The Better Business Bureau said Monday that more th...

I knew I saw this someplace, just had to find it: LAS VEGAS (AP) - Las Vegas city officials say they'll begin enforcing a law requiring dogs and cats over the age of 4 months in the city to be spayed or neutered. The City Council passed the law last November. It went into effect Thursday. It also re...

There are a number of products that you can try, but at the end of the day, there are just as many reasons why dogs eat poo. In the wild part of their "noms" are other animals droppings. :roll: We really don't know why they do what they do. :D Yes, it is a difficult habit to break. Years a...

If you arde interested, go to aspca.org they have a complete list of dangerous foods for dogs.

One of the biggest problems with commercial treats is the excessive ammounts of salt, sugar and fat. We once had a borderline diabetic Labrador that when his treats were removed, regained normal blood levels. This sugar, fat and salt are all very hard on some doggy digestive systems. He does'nt need...

If someone wants to bring a rabbit, you can all come to our house, have a barbecue, and some iced tea, and turn the rabbit loose Sam will be happy to show you how he hunts

Certain Exercises Benefit Arthritic Dogs Walking uphill, over low obstacles may help Fido stay flexible, study shows TUESDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Certain types of exercise may help ease stiffness and pain in dogs with arthritis, a new study suggests. Using a special treadmill and a computer ...

Have you considered a matt comb?

My GSD is also a serial killer :lol: He gets a focus that is almost unbreakable, the hair on his withers is up and then he will do anything (including dragging his owner) to get this creature he has seen, his ears remain up and he amazes me to this day how freaking fast he can move. When we play, he...

Lubbock City Council rebuffs proposal for mandatory spaying, neutering of pets Decision frustrates animal shelter advisory board Posted: August 27, 2010 - 12:46amPhotos Lubbock Mayor Tom Martin Advertisement By Elliott Blackburn AVALANCHE-JOURNAL City Council members on Thursday quashed proposals to...

Nettle is right, some foods can cause tartar, also the smaller your dog, the more trouble with tartar and calculus. There are a lot of factors, nasty teeth can also to a degree be genetic. There are certain diets designed to sort of scrape the tooth when the dog bites into the kibble, that are shown...

I am in total agreement with fundog, Nettle and Jacksdad. This is ONLY MY THOUGHTS. But, it seems to me that here in the states one of the biggest problems is every one of the 50 states has different definitions of humane treatment, breeding regulations for breeders, different laws regarding the sal...

Any chewing will help keep teeth clean, be it rubber toys, rawhide, bully sticks, old shoes even :lol: There are diets designed to keep a dogs teeth clean that are very effective. But just as with humans, nothing beats consistant brushing for a healthy mouth, and yes, all of us should routinely chec...