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Pet Dreams — Fri, 19 May 2006 21:21:37 +0000

Thank you for visiting. We’re taking a break from our blog while we update our web site.

Scoop of the Week: Woman Saves Dog from Coyote

Pet Dreams — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 14:14:31 +0000

A 60-year old woman in Illinois struggled with a coyote that attacked her dog - And she won!

Read more about this woman’s crazy ordeal!

Tip of the Week: Pet Evacuation Plans

Pet Dreams — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 16:54:35 +0000

This article looks at how pets are being reunited with their owners or with new homes.

This is a good time to make sure that you have a plan in place for your pet in an emergency.

Pet Health 101: Does your dog have whipworm?

Pet Dreams — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 21:22:06 +0000

Dogs can be host to many different worms and parasites. One such unsavory pest is the whipworm. Here is an overview of how a dog could get whipworm, what the effects are, and how it can be treated.

Scoop of the Week: Dog Tax?

Pet Dreams — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 16:26:35 +0000

Here’s a new one: In the Netherlands, dog owners have to pay an annual $110 “dog tax” for keeping their pets. One family, however, was issued a ticket because city officials thought their barking doorbell was an unreported pet!

Tip of the Week: Aromatherapy for your Dog?

Pet Dreams — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 14:10:42 +0000

There are lots of new pheromone emitting products on the market to help control your dog’s behavior. Should you use them? How do they work? How well do they work? What else can impact your dog’s behavior? Read this article for more information.

Pet Health 101: More Effects from the Dog Flu

Pet Dreams — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 19:37:42 +0000

Over the past couple of months, we have posted a few articles about the canine influenza which was spreading fairly rapidly during the winter. A recent article looks at some of the ongoing effects of the dog flu, as it has impacted groomers, doggie daycares, etc.

Scoop of the Week: Salem Leads Iditarod Team to Victory

Pet Dreams — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 14:38:57 +0000

A dog named Salem helped guide his team, led by Jeff King, to the Iditarod finish line. CNN has a great article about how Salem’s performance helped his team. It also explains some of the conditions and details about the historic sled dog race.

Tip of the Week: Small Kids & Big Dogs

Pet Dreams — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 14:00:39 +0000

A new study from Austria suggests that small children (particularly under 1 year old) are at higher risk of getting bitten by a large dog. The study suggests that if you have small children, you may want to postpone getting a big dog until they’re a little older.

Pet Health 101: Dealing with Ticks

Pet Dreams — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 16:39:12 +0000

We all hate finding ticks on our dogs. But when it happens, what should you do? How can you lower the chances that your dog will get one?