Stories of people who kept their dogs healthy and happy despite
serious money troubles. Feature includes tips for frugal dog-keeping
that will be useful in fat times as well as lean.
Like
humans,dogs suffer from a variety of blood disorders, including hemophilia
and von Willebrand's
disease. Knowing if your dog is at risk can be a lifesaver.
From African cheetahs to endangered South American snakes, conservationists
are using the scenting power of dogs to help save a whole host
of rare animals and their habitats. We explore this trend with
one of the most unusual projects, an effort in Idaho to save
a nearly extinct blue butterfly using a Belgian Sheepdog named
Rogue, who has been trained to sniff out the plant that the
butterfly calls home.
How has the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act improved
things for pets trapped in disaster areas? We compare Katrina
to Ike. Large chart looking at key statistics, death tolls,
costs, etc.
A
serious bacterial disease, Brucellosis infects as many as 10 percent of breeding
dogs, and the incidence seems to be on the rise. One of the problems is
the misconception that it can only be spread by sexual contact. In reality,
it can be found wherever dogs gather.
MRIs, chemotherapy, acupuncture. Veterinary care today is becoming increasingly sophisticated, and specialty centers are popping up all over to meet the demand for the latest in medical treatment for pets.
A veteran handling-class instructor talks about her most memorable students, including the leather-and-studs-clad biker guy, who roared up to class with a big attitude and a Chihuahua in his pocket.
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