Dogs

Feature Writer: Joy Butler
All things dog - heroic dogs, working dogs, rescued dogs, dog activities, dog health, dog intelligence, canine nutrition, dog training, dog breeds, dog safety, finding a dog walker or kennel, dog grooming, dog neutering, dog bakeries and spas, problems with puppies, identifying your mixed breed dog, or anything else that drives you barking mad!
Browse our list of articles for answers to all your dog questions -purebred and mixed.
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Joy Butler
Nov 24, 2009
Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Dog
In: Dogs (general)
There's nothing wrong with the usual squeaky toys for your dog but the gift ideas on this list, ranging in price from free to luxury, can make the holidays special.
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Nov 16, 2009
Does Your Dog Need a Flu Shot?
In: Dog Care
While humans worry about H1N1 virus, dog owners may consider whether to give their dog a flu vaccine to immunize against the contagious canine, H3N8 influenza virus.
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Nov 11, 2009
Can Dogs Catch Swine Flu?
In: Dogs (general)
Cat diagnosed with swine flu has pet owners asking if the new strain of swine flu virus can be transmitted between dogs and cats and humans.
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Nov 5, 2009
What Kind of Dog Do I Have?
In: Dog Breeds
With a simple cheek swab at home, the new and cheaper Wisdom Panel Insights DNA testing offers owners an ancestry report to help with care and training of mixed breeds.
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Oct 30, 2009
Dog's Swollen Ear Flap May Be a Hematoma
In: Dog Care
Bleeding under the skin of the pinna causes a puffy appearance known as an aural hematoma and should be treated by a veterinarian to prevent infection, pain and scarring.
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Oct 28, 2009
Tax Deduction for Dog Owners
In: Dogs (general)
The proposed HAPPY Act could help pet owners better afford veterinary bills by deducting qualified pet care costs up to $3500 on income tax returns.
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Oct 20, 2009
Shandy Helps Children Learn to Read
In: Dog Training
Good reading skills, and maybe a dog, are essential to a good education. When a child has trouble learning to read, one solution can be a reading assistance dog.
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Oct 13, 2009
Understanding Those Fancy Show Dog Names
In: Dog Shows
Show dog registered names can indicate the kennel, breeder, and litter theme, however, call names are similar to pet dog names.
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