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Benno the Belgian Malinois Ate 23 Rounds of Live Ammo
The dog who ate 23 live rounds of .308-caliber ammunition is OK. He did not suffer any undue effects. He did not “go off.” He did not open a gun range in Palm Springs and settle into an easy...
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Athens Man Arrested After Rescuing Dog From Hot Car
How far should you go to help someone else’s dog? Michael Hammons may have saved the life of a dog who was locked inside a hot car in the parking lot of an Athens shopping center, but the dog’s owner...
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Charges Dropped Against Army Vet Who Broke Car Window to Save Dog
They say that no good deed goes unpunished, and a few days ago, it looked like that was going to be very true for Michael Hammons. The army veteran from Athens, Georgia, made the news last week when he...
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A Cop Whose K-9 Partner Died in a Hot Car May Have to Face Charges After All
A police officer whose K-9 died after being left in the back of a hot car is going to have to face a grand jury. Initially, the police department said that no charges would be filed, but after public...
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Tennessee Makes It Legal to Save Dogs Who Are Locked in Hot Cars
Good news: It’s now legal to save a dog’s life in Tennessee. That might sound strange, so to put it a little more formally, the State of Tennessee recently passed legislation extending its “Good...
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Watch NFL Star Tyrann Mathieu Take the Heat for Dog Safety in PETA Video
If being locked in a parked car cooking in the afternoon sun is too much for a Honey Badger to take, imagine what happens to a dog. That’s the warning Arizona Cardinals free safety Tyrann Mathieu wants...
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4 Holiday Hazards I Have Learned to Avoid With My Dogs
The holidays are merry and bright, but they also can be more than a little stressful, especially when too many outspoken family members are together a little too long. The list of humorous “toxic...
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Ask a Vet: What Causes a Puppy to Collapse?
A few weeks ago, a 10-month-old Boxer puppy was playing in his owners’ backyard. One of the owners was engaged in a rambunctious game of fetch with the dog. When the dog returned from the final throw,...
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Keep Your Dog Safe From These 10 Outdoor Dangers
I was born and raised on a small family farm/ranch in Southern Idaho, lived in a trailer court during veterinary school, moved to a subdivision during my first 17 years of practice, and have lived the...
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How to Keep Your Dog Calm During 4th of July Fireworks
While the 4th of July should be a time of celebration and summer fun, for many owners, the it’s a holiday tainted with worry. Amidst the BBQs and games of beanbag toss, many of us find ourselves...
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Why I’m Not Prescribing the “New” Noise Phobia Medication Sileo
A little over a year ago, a frantic gentleman zoomed into my clinic’s parking lot with a dog. As he crossed the threshold of the hospital, the dog took her last breath and expired. The man was...
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How I Nearly Killed My Dog With People Food
I hate Mother’s Day. I have since my mom died two and a half years ago. Every year, when the holiday comes around and everyone on the earth it seems is celebrating their mom, I have to go without mine....
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12 Ways to Keep the Backyard Furtastic for Your Dog
Editor’s note: Have you seen the new Dogster print magazine in stores? Or in the waiting room of your vet’s office? This article appeared in our June-July issue. Subscribe to Dogster and get the...
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Editor’s Pick: The Hedz UP Watercollar
Spot loves to swim. Dolly, not so much. She sees the pool as an oversized bathtub, and who in their right mind would willingly take a bath? Dolly’s aversion to water has kept her from truly learning...
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Quiz: Is Your Dog at Risk for Overheating?
Editor’s note: Have you seen the new Dogster print magazine in stores? Or in the waiting room of your vet’s office? This article appeared in our August-September issue. Subscribe to Dogster and get the...
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Why This Pet Parent Is Thrilled That Silent Fireworks Are a Reality
Another 4th of July receded into the history books earlier this summer — another 4th of July that my poor rescue mix Grant spent alternately huddled in a quivering ball or frantically trying to wedge...
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Rex the Beagle Survives Having a Stick Up His Nose for Six Months
When a CT scan revealed the source of his Beagle’s stinky, six-month-long sneezing spree, Mark Kovicak was flooded with emotions. There it was in black and white: Poor Rex had had a stick up his snout...
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How to Keep Your Dog’s Paws Clean and Healthy
When we think about paw care, we usually think about the nails. But paw care is so much more than trimming your dog’s nails. Wiping the paws off after walking your dog outside is a must-do. Paws soak...
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Look for These 6 Dangers to Dogs in Your New Home and Yard
Diana Bunch had just moved to a new house in Florida. All three of her dogs were having a blast exploring their new digs. Little did Diana know that danger was lurking in the beautifully landscaped...
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How to Keep Your Dog Safe Around Holiday Decorations
When it comes to holiday decorating, there are many hazards for your dog that can seem innocent. Knowing what these are and how to avoid them will go a long way toward keeping your dog safe. These...
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