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The Dominance Controversy by
Char
Traditional training techniques are based on the idea that we must
become the dominant leader and rule our pets the way a wolf would rule a
pack. That is, they assume most misbehavior in dogs is due to the dog is
trying to be dominant and then they employ techniques that they think a
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Problems with VetsulinR to Treat Diabetes in Dogs and Cats by
Char
http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/newsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm188752.htm
FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine Alerts Veterinarians About Problems
with VetsulinR to Treat Diabetes in Dogs and Cats
November 2, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine
(CVM) and...
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November 6th 09 12:47 AM
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Another Wysong recall by
Char
http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/10/27/another-wysong-recall/
The recalls keep rolling. A notice sent by Wysong to its distributors
and retailers today, identifying additional foods that are being recalled:
To: Wysong Distributors and Retailers
10.27.2009
Dear Valued Wysong...
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November 2nd 09 01:33 AM
by Char
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Wysong recall by
Char
The following batches of Wysong Canine Diets MaintenanceT and SeniorT
have shown above acceptable moisture levels and may contain mold.
Wysong MaintenanceT: lot #: 090617
Wysong MaintenanceT: lot #: 090624
Wysong MaintenanceT: lot #: 090706
Wysong MaintenanceT: lot #: 090720
Wysong SeniorT: lot #:...
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October 20th 09 09:41 AM
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Star-spangled Spangler by
Char
Golden Retrievers are bouncy, happy dogs, who fill their
owners’ lives with light. Spangler shone the same magic
on his family – until he received a booster jab...
http://www.canine-health-concern.org.uk/
“Spangler was
deteriorating
rapidly and it
appeared to
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October 19th 09 11:14 AM
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Darby’s Healing by
Char
This is the story of my flat coat retriever dog Darby. She is a living
miracle. I want to start out by saying that I believe that it is
important to recognize that no matter where you are in life, no matter
what you have contributed to creating, no matter what is happening, you
are always...
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October 19th 09 11:13 AM
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Senior pooch falls down unexpectedly by
Puddin' Man
12 1/2 year old Brittany gal, 28 lbs. Looking -very- healthy and active
in the last month or so.
2001:
She comes up lame. Have to carry her out to yard in porta-crate for
1 day. Dx'd hip dysplasia by (scary looking) X-ray. Mostly normal
3 days later. No CHD symptoms whatsoever since...
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Things to Look for in a Trainer by
Char
What to Look for:
• A trainer who treats dogs and owners with respect
• A trainer who uses positive-reinforcement techniques
• A trainer who uses a good fitting harness, the Gentle Leader head
collar, Easy Walk Harness, or other non-choking, non-shocking training
collars
• A trainer who teaches...
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Dog stuck in crate highlights rare risk of spot-on flea treatment by
Char
October 7, 2009
By: Edie Lau
For The VIN News Service
A veterinarian presented with a peculiar case of a poodle stuck in its
crate last week traced the problem to the pet’s spot-on flea treatment.
Residue from the product Advantage, which was applied between the
poodle’s shoulders, somehow...
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October 10th 09 08:20 AM
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Vaccine Data on Facebook/Rabies Challenge Fund by
Kris L. Christine
For those of you interested in information on canine vaccines, The Rabies Challenge Fund now has an official page on Facebook and so do I (under Kris L. Christine), where I have posted a number of articles and studies under "discussions" and "notes", including one recently entitled Adverse events...
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Vaccines -- Adverse Events within Three Days JAVMA 10/1/05 by
Kris L. Christine
The quotes in red below are from the attached scientific report covering adverse events within 3 days of vaccination in dogs over the course of 2 years. Reports of dogs having vaccinal adverse reactions within the same time frame were not included if heartworm medication had been administered...
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3 Part Animal Communication Series by
Animal Echoes
Penelope Jensen
3 part Seminar (5,12,19)
The essentials on how to telepathically get in touch with animals. How
you are
already in communication with animals. How to expand your receptivity,
increase your awareness and open your heart. Telepathic communication
with
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LIARS! by
jl
http://www.1800petmeds.com/Advantage-prod10433.html
Advantage DOES NOT work! We just put it on three dogs, and after 5
days they are still plagued with fleas. And yes, we went by the
instructions TO THE LETTER!
One dog was so infested she got sick and we had to take her to the
vet. The vet...
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Managing Fleas Without Poisons by
Char
Journal of Pesticide Reform v.17, n.3 Fall97
This article was written
cooperatively by many NCAP staff members. It could not have been written
without the assistance of interns Iris Porter and Dietra Lynn.
Northwest
Coalition For Alternatives To Pesticides/NCAP
PO Box 1393, Eugene Oregon...
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October 1st 09 02:55 PM
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Dog Health - What is the Single, Most Important Thing You Can Doto Keep it? by
Char
It seems that dog health is on the decline. Depending on the breed, dogs
can live to 20 years or more. Today, you're lucky if they reach eight.
Why is this?Years ago, dogs were fed table scraps, kitchen scraps and
homemade food, as commercial pet food hadn't been invented. The table
scraps were...
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October 1st 09 02:39 PM
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Nutro recalls puppy food that may contain melted plastic by
Char
Nutro recalls puppy food that may contain melted plastic
By Christie Keith
http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/09/29/nutro-recalls-puppy-food-that-may-contain-melted-plastic/
September 29, 2009
It started out as a rumor, but one of Nutro’s “Ambassadors” just
confirmed it on her Twitter feed:...
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October 1st 09 02:24 PM
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Roly-poly pets: Overweight animals at risk for diseases, death by
Barb
http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/pets/1774140,HOF-News-EasyFat17.article
Roly-poly pets: Overweight animals at risk for diseases, death
September 17, 2009
BY CELESTE BUSK Staff Reporter
If your pooch is packing on the pounds or the cat waddles when she struts,
it may be time for a diet.
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Black lab dry elbows by
Drunken Reggie
Seems like a lot of the pharma junkies and dog mis-handlers have left
the group?
Hope everyone had a nice summer, had a wonderful summer myself with
the mutts at the cottage avoiding Komputers as much as possible.
I have one question which concerns dry elbow skin on the dogs. My old
guy has had it...
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September 16th 09 05:30 AM
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