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Featured Dog Breed – Dalmation
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101 Dalmations, anyone?
Dalmatian Temperament
The Dalmatian is an alert, active, and confident dog with plenty of energy and excellent skills when it comes to problem solving and obedience. Courageous, friendly, and outgoing, the Dalmatian is a dog that tends to bond closely with his owners, making him a great family pet, although h can be very strong willed, which may make him better suited to owners with some degree of experience in handling and training dogs. These dignified dogs love a wide range of activities, and are sociable and dependable, but owners will need to provide plenty in terms of physical activity as well as mental stimulation, otherwise these dogs can get bored and this can lead to destructive behavior.
2010 Honda Element caters to dog lovers
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In the market for a new vehicle and love to take your dogs with you?
2010 Honda Element caters to dog lovers
Web Posted: 03/26/2010 12:00 CDT, www.mysanantonio.com
G. Chambers Williams III
My only regret with this past week’s test vehicle was that I didn’t have a dog to take along with me.
The vehicle was the 2010 Honda Element EX with the new Dog Friendly package (a $995 option), designed to allow your pooch(es) to ride along with you in relative comfort and safety.
I thought about borrowing a dog from my son, who has five, but my five cats voted down that idea unanimously.
When I introduced them to the interior of the Dog Friendly Element, the most persnickety one, a gray longhair named Lady (who rules the other four), gave me a look that clearly said, “This car smells like a big, stinky dumb dog.”
None of them seemed to be up for a ride so they went back into the house, where, of course, they all promptly went back to sleep.
But if I’d had a dog, as eager as most of them are to go for a road trip, I’m not sure he or she would have been content to ride in the nylon kennel (cage) that takes up the bulk of the cargo compartment.
Doggy Door
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Just when you think things can’t get any worse!
Poisonous Plants to Your Dog
We can all appreciate the beauty of plants. But, did you know that there are a number of plants that are toxic to your dog, if ingested? Some serious problems can arise from eating the seeds of some of these plants, or from chewing on some of the leaves, or some can even come from chewing the bulbs or roots of the plant. So, before you plant this Spring, be sure you know how to protect your dogs from accidental poisoning.
Avoid these Poisonous Plants for Dogs
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Spring is just around the corner. If you’re getting ready to plant a new garden or dogscape your backyard, the ASPCA warns that you should be sure to avoid the following plants that can be highly toxic to dogs.
Sago Palm: Although the entire plant is poisonous, the seeds or “nuts” contain the most toxins. Even if your dog only eats a seed or two, serious effects including vomiting, diarrhea, depression, seizures and liver failure can occur.
Tulip/Narcissus bulbs: These bulbs contain toxins that can cause intense gastrointestinal irritation, drooling, loss of appetite, depression of the central nervous system, convulsions and cardiac abnormalities.
Azalea/Rhododendron: These plants contain grayantoxins, which can produce vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, weakness and depression of the central nervous system in animals. Severe azalea poisoning could ultimately lead to coma and death from cardiovascular collapse.
Dog Laps Water in Slow Motion
You might find this little video clip interesting if you thought that a dog laps water a little differently from what is actually shown here.
Security Camera
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The five minutes in between and what the camera doesn’t show is what scares me!
Featured Dog Breed – Chow Chow
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If you love larger dogs with lots of hair, take a look at this breed.
Chow Chow Temperament
The Chow Chow is a dignified, faithful, and independent breed, with a serious attitude and a somewhat protective streak, which makes him an effective watchdog. These dogs are alert and intelligent, and it can be difficult to get some Chow Chows to do anything that they do not want to do, which makes them more suited to those with more experience with dog ownership and training. This breed does have territorial instincts, and needs to be socialized early on in order to ensure that he has an even temperament and stable personality.
The Chow Chow will get on well with children when raised with them, and with older, more considerate children, but needs to be supervised around animals as he may be aggressive towards dogs and cats. He tends to be reserved and wary around strangers, perhaps because of his protective streak. The Chow Chow is a dog that will often keep himself to himself unless provokes, but do bear in mind that these dogs do have predatory instincts and can therefore be dangerous around smaller dogs and cats. Although training can be difficult because of the nature of the breed, housebreaking of the Chow Chow is normally quite easy.
Open Wide!
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“Do you think we’re good enough to join the circus yet?”
Questions to Ask Your Vet about Your Dog’s Cancer Treatment
Let’s face it, dealing with cancer is scary. The whole idea of what stage of cancer your dog might be in, whether or not to treat, what treatments are available, cost, prognosis; well, to say it can be overwhelming is an understatement. When dealing with any medical issue, it’s a good idea to try and think of some questions before you see your vet and write them down, so you don’t forget anything.
7 Questions to Ask Your Vet About Your Dog’s Cancer Treatments
by Andrew Lewis, healthy-k9.com
Initially, you will need to decide whether you would like your dog to even go through cancer treatment. There are many factors that play into this decision:
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