Adoption Monday: Caleb, Labrador Retriever Mix, Deerfield, NH

Check out this wonderful boy at Mary's Dogs Rescue & Adoption!Caleb is a sweet boy.  He appreciates the little things.  Love, play, a warm bed, and a full tummy!  He is a little lab mix puppy, about 3.5 months old.  He will be a medium sized adult dog, and someone's best friend. Caleb is house trained, neutered and up-to-date with routine shots.Want more info on Caleb? Call Mary's Dogs: 603.370.7750 or send along an email:...

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Test Your Dog's IQ

Looking for something fun to do with your dog? Try a dog IQ test. ***Dogs Trust (formerly the National Canine Defence League) is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK. Their mission is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destructi...

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What Causes Bladder Infections in Dogs?

by Dr. Greg Magnusson, DVM This question comes up pretty much EVERY time a dog comes in with a bladder infection, and I totally understand why. Humans like to know cause-and-effect for things. Like, I ate a yucky dinner, so now I have a tummy ache.I think this need to know primarily stems from an owner’s desire to take good care of their animals. Which means, then, that the corollary to the question is “am I a good dog mommy?" "Did I do something...

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Veterinary Highlights: Canine Lifetime Health Project

Do you have a Golden Retriever? Morris Animal Foundation's Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, the first study of the Canine Lifetime Health Project, is a pioneering study focusing on identifying risk factors for development of cancer and other diseases in Golden Retrievers.More than half of Golden Retrievers die from cancer, and it is the leading cause of death in all dogs over the age of two.This study aims to:Identify ways in which genetics, environment...

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Great (Or Not So Great) Expectations with Femoral Head Osteotomy (FHO) Part (I)

by Susan E. Davis, PT Femoral head osteotomy (FHO) is the surgical excision (removal) of the ball and neck of the femur, at the hip joint.It is used in cases of advanced hip dysplasia where the hip joint has also become arthritic, in complex fractures and for cases of avascular necrosis (lack of blood supply to the bone). A genetic condition called Legg Calve-Perthes, seen mostly in toy breeds, is an example of avascular necrosis.   When...

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Dog Cartoon Of The Week: Trying To Tell Us Something

*** Dog Cartoon of the Week is brought to you by Andertoons. Check out the website for more great cartoons.Cartoonist Mark Anderson lives in the Chicago area with his wife, their children, two cats, a dog and several dust bunnies. You might have seen his cartoons in a number of publications including Reader's Digest, The Wall Street Journal, Good...

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Breaking The Bad News When It Could Be Something Else: Penny Does Not Have Cancer

Recently I received a distressed email from a friend, regarding her dog.I wanted to reach out to you and tell you that my dog Penny is very sick and in the hospital.  She has had bouts of colitis and lethargy. The last few days very lethargic, suffered with bowel trouble and fever. The hospital discovered prominent lymph nodes and some abnormal results on the ultrasound and chest x-ray. They aspirated lymph cells, and it looks inconclusive,...

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Adoption Monday: Dixie, Mcnab/Hound Mix, Santa Maria, CA

This brindle beauty is giddy and delightful! Dixie is 2 years old and would love to go for daily walks or, even better - run on the beach with her new family! Dixie has bundles of energy to burn and would need an active home. She seems to get along with most dogs but this gal would prefer no cats. She has had some basic obedience training and loves to show the kennel staff her adorable sit - even when not asked! She is crate-trained,...

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Taking Your Dog's Temperature

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Primer On Hot Spots

Written and reviewed by John A. Bukowski, DVM, MPH, PhDand Susan E. Aiello, DVM, ELS  Dogs can develop skin rashes from a number of causes, including allergies, fleas, and bacterial or fungal infections.Sometimes a rash seems to pop up overnight as a red, moist, weeping area on the skin, informally called a "hot spot."The formal name for hot spots is acute moist dermatitis. They are most common in long-haired dogs, but any breed can be...

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Veterinary Highlights: Biomedicine Regrows Jawbones

UC Davis biomedical engineers and veterinary surgeons adapted cutting-edge biomedical technology to regrow jawbones in dogs that have lost bone to injuries or removal of cancerous oral tumors.In the past, when a portion of the bone was removed, the jaw had to be left incomplete, with reduced function, and prone to complications. With this new procedure, once the diseased section of bone is dissected, the bone is reconstructed with a titanium plate and a piece of scaffolding that contains proteins that stimulate regrowth of the bone. The stiff,...

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Practicing What I Preach: Jasmine's Semi Annual Wellness Exam

Taking care of your best friend, there are few things that are really way more important than people recognize.Regular wellness exams are definitely one of them.A healthy young dog should be seen by a veterinarian at least once a year. A senior dogs should have there check ups at least twice a year. Why take your dog to the vet when there is nothing wrong with them?Visiting a vet when your dog is ill is certainly important. But in many cases, when...

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Dog Cartoon Of The Week: Left-Unders

*** Dog Cartoon of the Week is brought to you by Andertoons. Check out the website for more great cartoons.Cartoonist Mark Anderson lives in the Chicago area with his wife, their children, two cats, a dog and several dust bunnies. You might have seen his cartoons in a number of publications including Reader's Digest, The Wall Street Journal, Good...

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Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA): Reader Stories (Part I)

Anemia is a deficiency in red blood cells (RBCs), resulting in a decreased oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.Anemia can be caused either by blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production or increased destruction (hemolysis).In immune mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA), the red blood cells are being attacked and destroyed by the dog's own immune system. IMHA is a life-threatening disease that strikes fast and hard. Acting fast when you suspect...

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Adoption Monday: Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week

Many factors can make a pet seem less adoptable. Color, age, special needs ...To promote these unusual (or, in some cases, too common) animals, Petfinder has designated Sept. 17-23, 2012, as "Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week."One of these animals just may be your furry soul-mate....

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Is my Dog's Leg Broken?

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Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Anal Glands

by Dr. Greg Magnusson, DVMAnal glands are gross, but every dog has ‘em.Today, we’re going to get all up in your dog’s business. I’m sorry, but it’s gotta be done.So, dogs and cats have scent glands on either side of the anus, the same ones that skunks use to spray nasty-smelling stuff on predators, just slightly (and only slightly) less gross.Here is a picture of where they’re located (the red circles indicate approximate location)These glands produce...

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Veterinary Highlights: Can A Mushroom-Derived Compound Lengthen Survival in Dogs With Cancer?

Mushrooms, love them. I come from a country where mushrooming is a common practice. Nothing like freshly picked mushrooms.Is there more to mushrooms than just being yummy?Coriolus versicolor mushroom. Image: Chris MoodyIt seems that scientists were playing with the idea of medicinal properties of mushrooms for quite some time now. I know, that not far from where I used to live, there was a cancer clinic experimenting with oyster mushrooms as a cancer...

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K&H Cool Bed III: Ooh, It's Cool!

Jasmine got her first cooling bed about four years ago. She loved it from the moment she set her foot on it.K&H Cool Bed III. Ok, this clearly isn't Jasmine, our house really is not photogenic. I'll see if I can figure out a way of taking some photos.Ooh, it's cool! And comfy!It served her well year-round, for three years. Then it sprung a leak. It was a waterbed after all, so I guess it's something to be expected sooner or later.It was...

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Dog Cartoon Of The Week: Increase The Odds Of A Dog Eating Your Homework

*** Dog Cartoon of the Week is brought to you by Andertoons. Check out the website for more great cartoons.Cartoonist Mark Anderson lives in the Chicago area with his wife, their children, two cats, a dog and several dust bunnies. You might have seen his cartoons in a number of publications including Reader's Digest, The Wall Street Journal, Good...

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Vet Visit From Hell? Nudge's Acid Reflux

by Kaitlin FalatovichI'm sure you too have days when it seems that the whole world is conspiring against you. I had one of those days recently.My pup was suffering from some stomach pain.Being the over protective parent that I am, I heading straight to the vet. I made no hesitation to walk right into the clinic and got my spot to see the vet where someone else had cancelled.The waiting room smelled of stale cleaning products and sickness. I...

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