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Send your heart tugging tale to us at: greatdogs @ petpartnersinc.com and it may be published!We thank all of our readers who send us stories and regret that we are not able to publish all of them. We reserve the right to edit submissions for grammar, style and length as needed.
Welcome to the 2007 Q2 Edition of the Barking Bulletin!
Lucy, the Library Reading Dog and Cleo the Rescue DogLucy, the Library Reading Dog and Cleo the Rescue Dog
Two Heart-Tugging Tales from our readers
In response to our last Barking Bulletin request for heart-tugging stories about our four-legged friends, two of the stories we received were from Liz in Oakland, Michigan and Betty in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Following are their special heart-tugging tales.
What's special about your dog? The AKC Pet Healthcare Plan would love to hear your story about your dog and share it with others!
Minor Ear Ache Becomes a Major Heart Ache
Pet Healthcare Plans are designed to offer pet owners options for unexpected illnesses and accidents. The right pet healthcare plan can help alleviate difficult emotional and financial decisions over whether you can afford treatment. Read here about Rupert, a labrador retriever puppy whose minor ear ache became a major emotional issue for his owners, Vicki and Jim. Fortunately, the financial burden of the veterinary treatment was manageable, thanks to their AKC Pet Healthcare Plan.
Helpful Hints: Healthy Weight for Dogs
Don't be fooled by the myth that if you want your dog to be big and strong, you must feed it lots of food. Each breed has different nutritional requirements. If you're not certain how much food is appropriate to feed your dog, check with a breeder or veterinarian. Table scraps alone are unhealthy for your dog and can lead to an unbalanced diet. If you think your dog needs to lose a few pounds, slowly cut down its caloric intake. "Crash diets" will only lead to nutritional deficiencies and are very unhealthy.
Those Amazing Alaskan Sled Dogs - What Makes Them Go?
It's official - the race results are in, and Lance Mackey has continued his family's tradition by being first to the finish line in Nome, Alaska. But what makes it a truly extraordinary event is the tenacity and persistence of the sled dogs who get the mushers there. To study the dogs and their incredible stamina, assistant professor Erica McKenzie from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University has collected blood protein levels of sled dogs participating in the annual Iditarod Trail Race in Alaska.
Emergency Care Tips For Your Pet
Information that can be helpful for various emergency situations that you may encounter as a pet owner. Included are tips about coping with heat stroke, choking, bleeding, snake bites, as well as spider bites.
This is not intended as a substitute for expert veterinary care. Ask your own veterinarian clinic if they hold pet first-aid classes for owners. Many are now doing this, sometimes in partnership with other clinics in their area.
