Hello everyone, This is Bubbles’s first time to meet his cousins. Look how friendly and adorable he is! Click on the link below to watch the video. http://bubblesandfriends.wordpress.com/2011/03/02/video-8-week-old-bubbles-playing-with-cousins/ Thanks! Bubbles

Dealing with Ringworms in Dogs and Cats by Rose Smith, Copyright 2003 Ringworm is an annoying, highly contagious fungal disorder that is curable. The problem with this disorder is that there are 35 different species of ringworm that can affect cats, dogs and be transmitted to humans as well. The...

A very legitimate concern, pet overpopulation, has been the primary driving force behind 30 years of national and local spay/neuter campaigns. When it comes to deciding at what age a companion animal should be sterilized, the standard for most spay/neuter campaigns has been sooner rather than...

And acai berry is no big deal. Doesn't "do" ANYTHING except seperate you from your money that can't be done as well and cheaper with cranberries. Jo Wolf Martinez, Georgia

Want more reasons to love American Bulldogs? Go ask the people of Los Angeles! Based from the recent announcement from the American Kennel Club, I think they know the answer very well. Here’s a news article I found...

Providing your dog vitamin and mineral supplements is vital to its health. A dog that whose meals are filled with supplements will have a healthy life and your dog’s immunity will not be compromised in any way. This simply means that the dog’s immunity will be very strong. As a dog owner, it is...

See article: http://thetoller.com/component/content/article/84-what-allergies-mean-for-your-dog Has anyone seen an allergic reaction in their dog? What symptoms did it manifest as? Has anyone experienced this in their dogs after vaccinations or medications? ~ C

Hello everyone, Please watch Bubbles' video playing with Donita. Here's the link! http://bubblesandfriends.wordpress.com/2011/02/08/sorry-i-just-cant-help-it/ Thank you and enjoy! Bubbles :))

NEW MEXICO: Rabies Medical Exemption Action Alert -- New Mexico pet owners have launched an effort to get a rabies medical exemption clause inserted into the Rabies Code. Below is a copy of the letter I have faxed to the New Mexico State Veterinarian and below that is a copy of New Mexico...

Hi all my 7 month old jack russell x was throwing up yesterday, clear fluid. Today he has diarheared once only. I think that he ate some blood and bone pellets yesterday as he got into the bag. I have kept him hydrated by mouth and by water enima's. Could the blood and bone have caused this? or...

I adopted a 8 month old Mastiff (160lbs) and he is great other than his back left hind leg is awkward. When he walks his Kneee goes inward and his psaw twists outward. It does seem to hurt him or stop him from getting around but I feel the people i got them from saw a surgery in the near future and...

I was just curious about what the people on this discussion forum thought about Pitbulls. I am not taking a position for or against, I'm just curious about where others stand on this particular breed of animals. Do you think that they are a potential danger to neighbors and pets around them or do...

PERMISSION TO CROSS-POST A debate over the annual county rabies protocol in Bell County, Texas has erupted (see 6/7/09 Temple Daily Telegram Bell County eyes rabies ordinance change: Required shots could switch from yearly to every three years TDTNews.com - Temple Daily Telegram 6/2/09...

Many people already know the xylitol is toxic to dogs. It's now showing up in pediatric liquid drugs. So if your pup is going to get OTC drugs, please read the label! http://www.petmd.com/blogs/fullyvetted/2011/feb/xylitol_now_in_drugs buglady take out the dog before replying

Looks like Canada SPCA is as useless as the one in the US. Shame on you! http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/killed+sled+dogs+asked+SPCA+help+separate+occasions/4208304/story.html " didn't advise me he was going to kill any dogs. He was looking to find homes. I spoke to an animal...

PENNSYLVANIA Action Alert-- Rabies Medical Exemption SB 1454 Regular Session 2009-2010 Senate Bill 1454 P.N. 2164  just introduced by Senator Stewart Greenleaf has been referred to the Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee. Please contact the Committee members below and ask them to vote...

Haven't read paper in Spectroscopy yet, was taking forever to download, but there's highlights on this site: http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/heavy-metal-pet-food-testing-paper-published.html buglady take out the dog before replying

MINNESOTA -- Action Alert The Board of Animal Health is planning a statewide rabies rule Minnesota plans statewide rabies rule | Statewide | Minnesota Public Radio (please copy and paste links into browser if they do not work by clicking on them). Below is the letter faxed to the State...

I was wondering how important these really are. It's not like I don't care about my dog but it seems like I am always getting new shots to be done. He is three and I have been there at least 2 times a year. more then that his first year which is understandable. Anyway, I have a DHPP booster that he...

Scientists with USDA and the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station discovered that "Nootkatone, a component of essential oil in grapefruit peels and other sources..." has another use, "repelling blacklegged deer ticks that spread Lyme disease." Good news for Florida's citrus growers too! A...