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Many parts of the United States have reported record-breaking snowfall in February and March, and forecasters say the snow will continue. Dogington Post used the opportunity to educate their readers on the importance of keeping dogs safe in cold and snowy weather. Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) March 07, 2013 A staggering number of records have been broken in recent days by late season winter storms. Excessive snow warnings were in place across the Midwest, mid-Atlantic and Northeastern parts of...
Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online A recent genetic analysis has shown that a 33,000-year-old canine skull found in Siberia is more closely related to today’s domestic dogs than the wolves of its time, according to a report in the online journal PLOS ONE. The finding could have major implications for understanding how modern day labradoodles and peekapoos were bred from wild dogs over thousands of years. The skull was first found in 1975 by a team of Russian...
New Feature Matches People with Adoptable Dogs Nationwide SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DogTime Media, the largest vertical media community focused exclusively on pet enthusiasts, announced today that its flagship website DogTime.com has launched a new feature that helps align shelter animals with people considering owning a dog. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081001/AQW549LOGO) The Dog Match-Up Application asks a series of carefully crafted...
Killing dogs after bite injuries ignores critical changes in human behavior needed to produce meaningful prevention of future bites advises Melissa Berryman of The Dog Owner Education and Community Safety Council Falmouth, MA. (PRWEB) March 04, 2013 Selectmen in Mansfield, Massachusetts voted 3-2 Wednesday night to euthanize a pointer hound mix named Milo that bit a 6-year-old neighbor boy, resulting in surgery and 400 stitches. Board Chairman Olivier Kozlowski said selectmen considered...
New National Survey Reveals Dog Owners Lack Knowledge of Canine Heart Disease, Which Can Be Treated Better if Caught Early ST. JOSEPH, Mo., March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- March marks the first-ever Canine Heart Health Month being held to raise awareness of canine heart disease - one of the leading causes of death in dogs. A February 2013 national survey shows that only half of dog owners (49 percent) have ever discussed their dogs' heart health with a veterinarian, and more than half...
Owners Spare No Expense Pampering Tortoises and Pigs; Hosting Elaborate "Bark Mitzvahs"; and Indulging Pets With Custom Spa Treatments, Clothing and Accessories New Series Premieres Saturday, April 20, at 9 and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT on Nat Geo WILD WASHINGTON, March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A Pomeranian is lifted up as her owners dance at her very own lavish "bark mitzvah." A pair of potbellied pigs get the red-door treatment from a "pig-tician" at a pig spa and resort....
Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Animals and humans have long enjoyed an amicable relationship with one another. For whatever reason, it seems as if we generally enjoy one another’s company. Various animals have been found to bring comfort to the sick and even lower blood pressure. Now, a new study has found that animals can have yet another positive influence on humans, particularly children with autism. According to research conducted by psychology researcher...
SpongeBuddies the product that gives owners a dog grooming spa in a sponge is now teaming up with Olate Dogs the winners of Americas Got Talent. SpongeBuddies provides the convenience of doggie shampoo, conditioner, and a sponge all in the palm of your hand. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 21, 2013 SpongeBuddies is a revolution in dog care that lets pet owners deliver a dog grooming spa experience in the convenience of their own home, especially since our furry four legged friends spend...
GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sure there are many places to find gifts and supplies for the dogs in your life, but how many offer stories and product recommendations from dogs themselves -- who are actually in charge? That is the premise behind FromOurDogsToYours.com (http://FromOurDogsToYours.com), an Internet-based pet shop "managed" by proprietors Chip and Reilly and presented by KnowledgeConnection. Chip and Reilly discuss events or situations in the lives of...
Alan McStravick for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online The concept of fear is universal and is a strong adaptive trait that helps in the continuation of a species. Fear, as you may know, is not limited to the human experience. And a new study shines a light on the fear response of dogs when presented with auditory stimuli. However, there are several forms of fear to address when observing a companion animal. Typically, fear is the result of an instinctual feeling of apprehension to...
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The Tibetan Mastiff is a breed of domestic guard dog that originated in Asia, where it was used to guard livestock, palaces, tents, villages, and monasteries. The breed was known by many names in different regions, including Bhote Kukur, which translates to “someone from Tibet” and “dog” in Nepali. The term mastiff was once used to denote a number of large breeds, but the Tibetan mastiff is not a true mastiff. The Tibetan Mastiff was very popular in England in the early nineteenth...
The Portuguese cattle dog, known by its original name Cão de Castro Laboreiro and other English names, is a breed of domestic livestock guarding dog that originated from Portugal. Its original name means “Dog from Castro Laboreiro” and refers to its city of origin, Castro Laboreiro. The history of this breed is largely unknown, although many stories exist about its development occurring in the 1800’s. It is thought that the modern breed is descended from guard dogs that existed before...
The toy bulldog is a breed of domestic dog that once existed between the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. The first attempt to develop this species occurred when breeders tried to make the bulldog smaller. This was conducted by breeding small bulldogs, but did not result in consistent, healthy toy puppies, with some litters containing normal sized puppies. Another attempt to develop the breed occurred when the English bulldog, the French bulldog, and other types of bulldogs were...
The dog roundworm (Toxocara canis) is a species of parasitic worm that infects canid species. It is yellowish white in color and can reach an average length between 3.5 and 7 inches, with females typically growing large than males. The dog roundworm can be transmitted in four different ways. The most common form of transmission occurs when an egg containing second stage larvae is released onto the ground in feces. Once the egg has been ingested, it will move through the small intestines...
The short-eared dog (Atelocynus microtis) is a species of canid that is native to the Amazonian basin. This species is the only one in its genus and is also known as the short-eared zorro and the short-eared fox. Its range includes Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, and Colombia. It prefers a habitat in many areas of the rainforests in its range, mainly where there is little human disturbance. These areas include lowland forests, swamp forests, and terra firme forests. This species has many...
