You may have seen the television show about hoarding, but lately I’ve been hearing a lot about pet hoarding, too. (In fact, the name “Dog Lady” came from a running joke we have about a friend who has nine cats – we always said when she died the headline would say something about her being a Cat Lady.)
Monthly Archives: July 2010
Tuesday Top Ten: Small Breeds
If you have a small home or if you just like smaller dogs, you might want to choose from one of the breeds on this list. Small dogs are generally a little less expensive to care for because you will have to buy less food and smaller-sized accessories such as kennels, leashes, and toys. In addition, some of your veterinary care will be less expensive because you will be buying smaller doses of medication.
Veterinary Neurology
If you’re interested in your dog’s brain and nervous system and how they work, you might try visiting the Veterinary Neuron, a blog written by vet neurologist Steve Stienberg.
Although it is a newer blog, Steve already has articles posted on rehab and on a new drug which may be important in treating brain cancer. There are also some neat pictures of CAT scans of a dog’s brain, if you’re into that type of thing.
Shelter Sunday: Basset Rescue Network / Acton, CA
Meet Beau! This adorable basset hound is a resident of the Basset Rescue Network at Daphneyland, near Los Angeles, CA.
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Saturday Survey: What’s the Cutest Thing Your Dog Does?
I’m watching a show on Animal Planet that has the five best dogs doing x, y, and z – several different categories. So, what’s the cutest thing your dog does?
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Friday Funny: Fishing for Dogs
My son’s Big Brother took him fishing last week. When I asked Jimmy how he did, he said, “Mom! I caught a Basset Hound!”
I’m pretty sure he meant a bass, but you never know!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
100 Dogs Rescued in Central Ohio
I received this e-mail last night from my friends at The Pet Resort at Willow Wood in New Albany, OH. Please help if you can.
Are you smarter than a 5th-grade Vizsla, Dog Lady?
We’ve been trying to build up Cooper’s play drive by playing fetch with him more often, in hopes that he will want to chase a toy off the dock for dock diving. So, tonight he came over to me with a ball in his mouth. Naturally, I threw it for him, and praised the heck out of him when he brought it back. He gave it to me pretty easily, so I threw it again, but it went under the edge of the bed. (I throw like a girl.) He couldn’t see it, but he looked around for awhile, and I’m saying “Go get it! Go get it! Good boy, Cooper!” He appeared to lose interest because he couldn’t see it, then he went and got a different ball and brought it to me. I guess he’s not as dopey as he looks!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Dog Products Recalled
The FDA has announced the recall of several pet products over the past couple of weeks. Just wanted to make sure you’re aware of it.
Tuesday Top Ten: Dogs for Allergic People
With this hot summer weather, my allergies have really kicked into high gear, so it’s a good time to talk about dogs for people who suffer from allergies. Although no dog will be totally un-allergenic, there are several that are less likely to produce severe reactions in most people.
For a complete list, check out our short article on hypoallergenic dog breeds. Here are my top ten choices.