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Surf Dog Competition

DogMaven — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:12:17 +0000

Surf Dog Competition Got a dog that loves to surf? You can join in on the competition at Coronado Beach for the annual Loews Coronado Beach Surf Dog Championship. Last year 60 dogs showed up to pound the waves. The charity event benefits Modest Needs Foundation. National and Local media will be there to cover the pooches hang [...]

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How Not to Choose a Guard Dog

DogMaven — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:14:17 +0000

How Not to Choose a Guard Dog If you are looking for a great guard dog that is alert and ready to spring into action, DO NOT, I repeat Do Not choose a Shih Tzu. Here with his best impersonation of a guard dog is the amazing Frisbee. (I’m thinking he would be a bit quicker had there [...]

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Take Your Pooch to Work

DogMaven — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:52:52 +0000

Take Your Pooch to Work Do you feel guilty leaving your beloved companion home alone all day while you slave away at work? You’ve tried leaving on the radio or TV, leaving piles of toys and stacks of all natural dog treats but nothing seems to relieve the anxiety your dog feels when left behind. Are you [...]

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Warning Signs of Canine Cancer

DogMaven — Fri, 22 May 2009 01:30:20 +0000

Warning Signs of Canine Cancer Cancer is a very real and deadly problem in dogs and like humans, early detection is key to survival. Warning Signs of Canine Cancer. The 10 early warning signs of cancer are: Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow Sores that do not heal Weight loss Loss of appetite Bleeding or discharge from any body opening Offensive odor Difficulty [...]

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Non-Anesthetic Dog Teeth Cleaning

DogMaven — Fri, 01 May 2009 00:25:25 +0000

Non-Anesthetic Dog Teeth Cleaning Any time you are talking about putting your dog under anesthesia you are taking a risk, especially with an older dog, however, all dogs should have their teeth inspected by a Veterinarian at lease once a year. Many animals including dogs are prone to dental problems and need to be monitored [...]

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Getting rid of Skunk smell

DogMaven — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 01:09:32 +0000

Getting Rid of Skunk Smell It’s that time of year again… The time when sleepy and cranky skunks begin invading your dog’s territory. Skunk spray can be deadly to small dogs so keep on the look out. If you dog does get skunked you’ll need this recipe to get rid of the smell. 1 Quart [...]

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Expressing your dogs anal glans

DogMaven — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:51:30 +0000

Expressing your dogs anal glans One of the most overlooked yet necessary dog grooming steps is the expressing of the anal glans. It’s a dirty job, but someone needs to do it. Every dog has two small sacks in the anal region that contain small amounts of fluid. This fluid should be expressed [...]

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A perfect Top Knot for your Dog

DogMaven — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:44:14 +0000

A perfect Top Knot for your Dog Getting a top knot to stay in when your pooch is busy trying to get it out can be a challenge but try the double band trick shown in this quick video to finally get that top knot looking pretty and the bow staying put. Once you have your perfect [...]

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Toxic Flea and Tick Medications

DogMaven — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:22:21 +0000

Toxic Flea and Tick Medications Are you poisoning your pet unknowingly? Can that same poison make you sick? Green Paws has recently done a study and listed the results on their site. Many of today’s most popular flea and tick medications can actually be doing more harm than good. You, your children and your pets could [...]

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The tragedy of dog drying cages

DogMaven — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:53:02 +0000

The tragedy of dog drying cages Thomas Bruckner and girlfriend, Melissa Makarewicz learned too late the tragedy of their Puppy Grooming salons choice to use dog drying cages. Their beloved pug-beagle mix, Bailey suffered heat stroke and died after be left in a drying cage for only 5 minutes at the Pampered Pooch Doggie Daycare and [...]

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