Hey, I am a new dog owner and am looking for the best training techniques from the group. Thanks!

PERMISSION TO CROSS-POST The Muncie Delaware Humane Society (Indiana) has submitted a proposal to the County Council and Commissioners which would include imposing a tax on dogs as well as changing the county's current 3 year rabies immunization protocol to one requiring a yearly rabies...

I just read an article in Backpacker Magazine that said that dogs are just as likely to get sick from drinking untreated water as people, so you should prevent them from drinking from ponds or creeks. Is there much truth to that? My dog pretty much lives in the water, be it creeks, canals,...

This is an eye opener. You learn something everyday…or should learn something Everyday. http://offto.net/8553/ Kevin

My dog, Stormy, just started on Cansulin for diabetes. Stormy used to be a "grazer", picking at his dish of dog food throughout the day but now we have to switch him over to eating at a certain time to ensure he has enough food in his system before giving him his shot. I'd like to hear from anyone...

Hi, Wait till you see this list. Could your city be on it? http://offto.net/mbagpb/ Kevin

Some doctor Jessica had! She figured out her problem on her own. This is pretty deep. http://offto.net/9437/ Kevin

Has anyone heard this story the "Heidi Chronicles"? When I read this, I couldn't help feel sad about this dog's serious weight problem. I am happy to hear though that she has lost some weight. That having been said, I found some youtube's of this dog. I can not believe how big she...

Hi All! Just joined this group and wanted to meet you. My favorite dogs are Huskies and English Springers. I just found this interesting article about dogs. Let me know what you think! http://www.animalsneedhelp.com/2008/04/20/102-interesting-facts-about-dogs/

Hey, Can you believe this? I always thought water was healthier than any other Liquid… but tea? Something to think about. http://offto.net/7302/

Please go to http://www.wfaa.com There is an animal shelter in Tool, TX that is running out of money and food. wfaa ch. 8 in Dallas has done a story about the shelter. The story should still be on the web site and there is contact info. for the shelter. In case you miss it, here it is. Phone no....

I want to open a shelter for animals. This requires a LOT of money. Please do all you can to help this project. GIVE UNTIL IT HURTS! Send all currency in small unmarked bills. NO, ABSOLUTELY NO checks will be accepted. Progress statements issued annually. Pictures available upon requests....

I like what I have read in this forum so far. I am looking forward to contributing. Kevin

Apropos the recent thread about heartworm preventative, here's an interesting link to a recent article in the NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/23/science/23obbug.html?ref=instapundit Quote: He and his team set up “dissemination stations,” consisting of dark, damp cloths dusted with pyriproxyfen,...

Heartworms are Spread by Mosquitoes. Heartworm Meds are Spread by Fear. It’s getting warmer outside — time for sellers of heartworm medications to start scaring you to death.Television and print ads, which used to push meds only during warm summer months, now urge you to keep your dog on...

Hi Everyone, My first post in this group so I thought I'd share a very cute photo I found! http://www.flickr.com/photos/davepatten/3565492960/ Please share any other great pics you have!

Has anyone used Phycox for their older/arthritic dogs? It's a cox-2 inhibitor, and the vet mentioned it as a potential candidate for Khan as it does not have the same sort of long term kidney/liver side effects as others of its ilk. It's available online, and the reviews on Amazon are...

On Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:51:05 -0400, Tara Green wrote: wrote: On Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:48:42 -0400, Tara Green wrote: wrote: On Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:23:31 -0400, Tara...

I wanted to get some Benadryl tablets for my dog for itching but there are many formulas. Which Benadryl should I get? Thanks.

We are located in Northern Michigan, we have miniture piglets available for adoption. I currently have a variety of ages. Most piglets are black in color. They will remain very small, Mother weighs about 18 lbs. and father weighs 24 lbs. All males are de-sexed. There are shipping options or...