http://www.dogs-4life.info Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:17:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Tess Tess is a Dutch Shepherd and is sweet and playful as can be.  She is approx. 1 y/o.  Brindle with one blue and and one brown eye.  About 45 lbs.  Great with children, other dogs, and cats.  Needs a fenced in backyard and/or lots of exercise!  She is crate trained, and ... http://www.dogs-4life.info/?p=21 I was contacted by a veterinarian at an animal shelter in Florida about a special needs puppy. You can see this adorable pup at http://www.dogs-4life.com/violet.html I am trying to help find a rescue or home for the pup.   The person who has been fostering is in dire straits and is considering euthanizing her ... http://www.dogs-4life.info/?p=20 We have always been advocates of adopting dogs and doing everything possible to give them a long and happy life. In that regard we should always be on the lookout for ways to provide a healthy and nutritous balanced diet for ourselves and our dogs. We have long written about the trash that is touted ... http://www.dogs-4life.info/?p=19  Dr Andrew Jones a highly respected veterinarian will be conducting a seminar online today that could make a huge difference in your dog's health. This is a bit last minute so I am including text directly from Dr  Jones below  Hope to see you there ! ------------------------------------- From Dr Andrew Jones DVM:  the GOODS on Dog Supplements.... * ... http://www.dogs-4life.info/?p=18 The ASPCA recently reported that certain meds designed for humans can be dangerous to dogs. We have written about this topic beore at our site but it is so importnat that we wnat to address it agin. Below are some of their findings to you in summary with a caveat that to call the ... http://www.dogs-4life.info/?p=17 Every day I scan the stories affecting dogs from around the world to keep up to date on what's happening with regard to changes in adoption policy and laws, nutritional, behavioral and canine health issues. I was struck by a recent piece by Dr. Andrew Jones, a veterinarian in Canada that warns of an outbreak ... http://www.dogs-4life.info/?p=16 October is Dog Adoption month and this is a big time of year for folks who are considering bringing a new pal home for themselves and/or their family. After the summer, the shelters are literally crawling with dogs and puppies that made their way into the world during the summer and were dropped off ... http://www.dogs-4life.info/?p=15 Countless well meaning dog guardians are unknowingly risking the health and life of their dogs. Here's How: The majority of Veterinarians promote the notion that giving multivalent vaccines yearly- even though there is research demonstrating that this is harmful and potentially life threatening. Why do they do this even though Veterinary Schools advise against this practice? The answer ... http://www.dogs-4life.info/?p=14 I am sure that most of you recall the far reaching tragic dog food recall involving Menu Foods During the recall more than 60 million containers of dog food that was found to contain a poison called melamine, used in the production of plastics, was recalled. Dogs that were fed commercial dog food produced by ... http://www.dogs-4life.info/?p=13 Dogs love to explore and try the flavors of life they encounter along the way. While it is natural for dogs to sample berries and plants they encounter, it is imperative to keep in mind that there are some plants that can poison your dog. There are in fact two distinct ... http://www.dogs-4life.info/?p=12