Addison's Disease in Dogs and how to Help Them

Published July 18, 2010 at 5:44 p.m.

If people have heard of Addison's Disease at all, it's usually in connections with the late John F Kennedy, who had the disease but kept it quiet during his campaign for the presidency ... Addison’s Disease (also known as Hypoadrenacorticsm) occurs when a dog’s adrenal glands discontinue their normal production levels of Cortisol, a hormone that is secreted during times of stress and anxiety, as well as Aldosterone, which regulates the delicate balance of salt and water in the body ... It is

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Dogs - Short Noses And Heat Stroke

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Published July 18, 2010 at 1:25 p.m.

Dogs rely on panting to cool off their bodies during periods of high temperatures.  Unfortunately, the brachycephalic breeds are disadvantaged because of the shape of their skulls.  Their  compressed faces are adorable but result in abnormalities of the upper airways restricting air flow.  Specifically, these breeds often have small nostrils, very long soft palates, everted laryngeal saccules and an under-developed trachea.  ... If you live with a brachycephalic dog; Boston

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Has Breeding Changed Our Dogs

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Published Aug. 5, 2010 at 11:58 a.m.

Brains Being Changed By Breeding ... For the first time, scientists have shown that selective breeding of domestic dogs is not only dramatically changing the way animals look but is also driving major changes in the canine brain ... The brains of many short-snouted dog breeds have rotated forward as much as 15 degrees, while the brain region controlling smell has fundamentally relocated, researchers from the University of New South Wales and University of Sydney have found ... The large

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Don't Miss The Third Annual Fido’s Festival USA

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Published Aug. 2, 2010 at 12:11 a.m.

OctoberFETCH Marks Third Annual Fido’s Festival USA(R) One Of Country’s Largest Dog-Centered Celebrations ... Fall, Halloween-Themed Activities Include Costume Contests, Entertainment, Performance Lure and Agility Courses, Training Demos, Dog Rescues/Shelters, Educational Seminars and More ... The Third Annual Fido’s Festival USA®, the first ever all-inclusive dog festival, takes place October 9-10, 2010 at the Salem County Fairgrounds in Woodstown, New Jersey. This year’s theme,

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Gina-&-Meena-the-Adoptable-Mixed-Breeds

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Published July 15, 2010 at 2:00 a.m.
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Gina and Meena are delightful 14 week old rottweiler / doberman mix puppies. (It's our best guess). They are your typical happy, sweet, friendly puppies, always up for something fun. These sisters are in a foster home with several other adult shepherds and a horse. They are guaranteed to bring laughs and fun into your home! If you are interested in adopting these sweet babies, please visit: http://www.sheprescue.org/ and fill out an adoption application! ... Click for more pictures and comments

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Find Out If Your Dog Is Over Weight

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Published Aug. 3, 2010 at 12:05 a.m.
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How Fat Is That Doggie in Your Window? Vets Release Pet Weight Translator ... Pet Weight Translator Compares Weights of Portly Pets to Pudgy People ... Vets concerned about the growing pet obesity epidemic want people to know that a 12 pound Yorkie is the same as an average female weighing 218 pounds and a 14 pound cat is equivalent to a 237 pound man. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) has created an online pet weight translator and tables of the most common breeds that compare

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Bedlington Terriers - Name The Liver Disease Often Found In This Breed

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Published July 11, 2010 at 5:25 p.m.
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This beauty is Tama, a Bedlington Terrier.  She is a friendly girl who enjoys the company of dogs, humans and her family's cat.  She is even nice to her veterinarian!  When not making friends, this little socialite loves to play with her ball.  She is a wonderful ambassador for her breed ... Unfortunately, some Bedlington Terriers will develop severe liver disease.  The disease is more common in females and clinical signs develop between 2 and 4 years of age.  What is the name of

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Stupid News Article

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Published July 13, 2010 at 9:31 p.m.
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I was reading the news to see what was going on in the world of huskies. I found this article about how some insurance companies consider various dog breeds to be "dangerous." ... Here's a very stupid sentence from the article (emphasis mine): ... As a breed, Siberian Huskies are closely related to wolves, closely related , but does that make her a dangerous dog? ... Excuse woo!!!!! We huskies are no closer related than any other domestic dog. (See, for example, Dr. Robert Wayne's research.) We

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Now! Adult Dog Food Formula

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Published July 5, 2010 at 10:09 p.m.
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Now! adult dog food formula is a high quality grain free dog food meant for middle aged dogs of all breeds.   This is a totally grain free dog food and contains top of the line ingredients. It is interesting to see apple so high on the list and is nice to see a variety of [ ... ] ...

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Affordable and Effective Training With Dogtra

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Published May 12, 2010 at 8:34 p.m.

Pet training is one of the most strenuous tasks of pet ownership. Some breeds are easier to train, but some can be very stubborn and are harder to train. Most dog owners have a little time to spend on training that is why they often seek the help of professional dog trainers. Yet, enrolling the pet at a dog training school can be expensive. Having monthly, weekly or daily fees for training may stretch out your budget ... With the problem of expensive training, dog equipment manufacturers like

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