DIXIE DAWGCopyright 2004, Michael LaRoccaI met Lisa when I was 21 years old. She was 15. Her father took us to their house. Meeting the family cats may not sound like a big deal to you, but it was to Lisa’s family. One cat was Siamese. Her name was Dusty.Here’s what I knew about Dusty.When Lisa was a baby, crying in her crib, Dusty tried to shut her up by biting her. This was an ancient family pet,...

from David the DogmanJust this side of Heaven is a place called The Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill or old are restored...

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Would you? 1. Have an unlisted business telephone number? 2. Pay for a storefront sign and never hang it up? 3. Pay to have a print ad designed and never run it? Then why would you . . . Invest in developing a website that your prospects can’t find? What, exactly, IS Search Engine Optimization anyway? To understand why search engine positioning is so imperative, you must first understand the concept of...

The laboratory diagnosis of pancreatic disease in dogs and cats has taken has made some significant progress in the last few years. Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is now recognised in both dogs and cats and while most affected animals are young there are a number of older animals that are affected. The canine Trypsin-Like Immunoreactivity (TLI) test is both sensitive and specific for EPI and is assayed...

Pomeranians have tiny mouths and itty bitty teeth, but not caring for them properly can cause serious health problems for your dog.Dental disease in dogs can cause serious health issues as the bacteria from infected gums and teeth can “spread” to other parts of the body and affect vital organs such as the heart, kidneys and intestines. Tarter or dental calculus starts off soft but can harden on the...

Of course, we humans use shoes to protect our feet. We insist on it! But dogs usually don’t have that luxury, and routinely walk over ice, rock, grass, cement and soil on their bare paws. Their paws’ thick pads give them protection we don’t have, and that’s why they’re less susceptible to cuts and grazes. But this doesn’t mean a dog’s paws are indestructible. In fact,...

Declawing Your CatThis is a very controversial topic which has a lot of emotion behind but it needs to be looked at. As a cat owner who has experienced difficulty dealing with the cat scratching issue in my home it is difficult not to be biased but let’s give the issue of declawing its due and see what exactly the pros and cons are.There are 2 types of surgical procedures which are commonly done to eradicate...

It is Winter time again, a time of the year when pets and humans are very vulnerable to each other. As this is obviously the chilliest time of the year, animals are much more likely to be cooped up inside the house with us. All of the windows and doors are closed to the world and the heat is blasting around the clock.These are exactly the conditions which make our winter homes playgrounds for certain allergens....

Key Facts:Size: LargeHeight: 56 – 61 cm (22 – 24 inches)Weight: 23 – 25 kg (51 – 55 lb)Life Span: 12 yearsGrooming: EasyExercise: DemandingFeeding: MediumTemperament: Outgoing & friendlyCountry of Origin: CroatiaAKC Group: Non-SportingPhysical Characteristics:General Appearance: Muscular, spotted and active.Colour: White, spotted with black or liver markings.Coat: Short, hard, glossy...