Dog Watch back issues from January 2007:
Achoo! Beware of dog flu: this highly contagious respiratory infection is more severe than common kennel cough.
Jan 01, 2007; ... It's cold and flu season again, and you know what that means: runny noses, sore throats, sneezing, fevers and chills. What a pain! And now we have more than our own health to worry about--a new virus is attacking our canine companions as well. Canine influenza, or 'dog flu', as ...
Short takes: can a cardiac diet for dogs help?; ringworm; allergy shots at home.
Jan 01, 2007 ... Closing in on a "Cardiac Diet" researchers reporting in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Vol. 20, No. 5) on "effects of Dietary Modification in Dogs with early Chronic Valvular Disease" offer new hope for treating this potentially fatal condition. In dogs ...
Canine cosmetic surgery: are tail docking and ear cropping ethical and humane? Or should they not be allowed? The debate continues.
Jan 01, 2007; ... It is safe to assume that no responsible dog owner or veterinary practitioner would object on moral or ethical grounds to emergency surgery that, say, repairs an animal's broken limb, prevents it from bleeding to death or removes a lethally cancerous tumor from its pancreas or lungs. The ...
Sugar-free treats: a danger? Xylitol, a naturally occurring sugar substitute, isn't safe for your dog. Be careful of feeding him snacks that might contain it.
Jan 01, 2007; ... Dog owners have long known that chocolate is toxic to their confection-loving canines. Now sugar-free treats that contain xylitol, a naturally occurring sugar substitute, have been shown to cause liver failure and even prove fatal in a small number of cases, according to a new report in ...
How to keep your dog healthy during the winter: seasonal dangers--from hypothermia to antifreeze poisoning--pose a threat.
Jan 01, 2007; ... Winter's here, and it's time to batten down the hatches, especially in those areas of the u.s. that are assailed by dramatically plummeting temperatures, harsh winds, ice storms and heavy snowfalls. You'll want to make sure, of course, that your home and family are well prepared to cope ...
Strollers: for dogs on the go: this mode of pet transportation is gaining popularity because it helps both animals and people in important ways. Here's how.
Jan 01, 2007; ... You may have seen one on the streets: a screened-in, somewhat elongated baby stroller that's not for babies--well, at least not for human babies. What is it? Only the hottest-selling doggie accoutrement around--a dog stroller. "Three years ago, we went to a [pet product] trade ...
Our dogs and their 'privileges': does your dog sleep on your bed at night? Do you feed him before the family eats? Experts weigh in.(dog behavior)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Most dog owners have heard about privileges that some people believe animals should never enjoy. Examples include sleeping on the bed, going through doorways ahead of you, lying in doorways so that you must walk around or step over the dog, walking ahead of you on leash, being fed before ...
Ask Dr. Houpt.(dog training)
Jan 01, 2007; ... Q I am the very proud owner of two purebred male St. Bernards. Chief is three and Dante is one. I was hoping you could give me some advice. They get along great, but I am worried that they might seriously fight once the pup reaches maturity. Would you suggest that I have one or ...