Archive for December, 2009

by Lindsay Stordahl on December 27th, 2009
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Well, actually, my dog will eat anything. He has been off prednisone for a year, but the “side effect” of “hunger” never went away. The only time Ace isn’t interested in food is when we travel. There is too much going on, and he doesn’t want to take the time to eat. God forbid he misses out on someone walking from one room to another. So, what do I do when Ace won’t eat? I gi ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on December 23rd, 2009
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12/26/09 edit: Jori was found and seems to be doing OK. A tan Chihuahua mix named Jori has been missing in Fargo since Sunday night (Dec. 19). He is a rescue with 4 Luv of Dog and has been spotted multiple times near the Buena Vista Trailer court on El Tora Boulevard and 42nd Street. Tori was hit by a car and is a scared little guy. No one has been able to catch him. Help if you can! Please see the rescue’s Fa ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on December 22nd, 2009
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Dogs’ needs are often overlooked during holiday road trips, so I thought I’d list a few reminders if your dog is lucky enough to come along. Dogs are usually extra naughty when visiting somewhere new, right? 1. Hide the chocolate from your dog. When the car is stuffed with goodies, keep all the tempting presents in the trunk if your dog will be alone in the car. Wrapping paper and boxes will not stop a ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on December 20th, 2009
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Note: It’s interesting how many people tell me my dog is too thin. Ace is at his ideal weight, but people are used to looking at fat dogs. The following is a guest post by Matt Papa, a postdoctoral fellow at Washington University School of Medicine. Matt’s medical research includes ways in which the human-animal bond can help dogs and their owners maintain a healthy weight. As people around the world str ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on December 16th, 2009
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The back seat of my car has more than a slight dog odor issue, and I spend a lot of time in my car. Sprays and fragrances used to hide pet smells often smell worse to me than the original odor. My lungs are sensitive to chemicals found in most cleaning supplies and “deodorizers,” so I avoid cleaning products when I can.  When Bill Vaughan from Earth Care Products contacted me about a natural pet odor ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on December 9th, 2009
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Just wanted to mention that a documentary called “Pedigree Dogs Exposed” is on at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. (CST) on BBC America Thursday night (Dec. 10). The documentary investigates the genetic diseases and other health problems in pedigree dogs, according to bbcamerica.com. I expect the documentary to be quite graphic, sickening and sad, but well worth the watch if you call yourself a dog lover. One of the ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on December 7th, 2009
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Dogs pick up on more words than we give them credit for. They are very capable of learning 100 to 200 words and some learn more. In the book “The Loved Dog” Tamar Geller encourages dog owners to teach their dogs as many words as possible by saying words like “walk,” “drink,” “cat” or “play” over and over. I made a list of every word I know my mutt Ace recogn ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on December 5th, 2009
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Note: This is a guest post from FlexPet, a natural pet vitamin supplement with the cetyl myristoleate ingredient (CM8) used as an arthritis treatment. Holistic pet care is gaining popularity by the droves. Holistic medicine involves everything from homeopathic treatments to acupuncture for dogs and other pets. Holistic veterinarians say these treatments can successfully treat and cure many chronic and acute disease ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on December 3rd, 2009
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Last week I began switching my dog’s food from Purina One lamb and rice to Nature’s Variety Instinct duck and turkey. Nature’s Variety Instinct is a grain-free dog food with no by-products. I chose this food because I like that it has a raw option. Eventually I plan to feed Ace raw food several times per week. My two cats are also eating Nature’s Variety Instinct. It is my responsibility ...