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Hi all, It's been a while since I've posted here - sorry to be away so long! :) Unfortunately Manni has had some rough times over the past few months. After (literally) dozens of visits to the vet, tests, treatments, etc, basically what we've got (aside from a huge bill) is a diagnosis of...

My wife and I finally bit the bullet and bought a house. We were very excited about having a back yard for the first time in our relationship - we've been in apartments for over a decade. The trouble is, the back yard totally reeks of dog pee. The yard is long and narrow - if the dog went all...

FDA shuts down manufacturer of generic animal drugs FDA Shut Down Teva/DVM Pharmaceuticals (Malaseb, OtiCalm...) - PugVillage.com Pug Forums http://www.fda.gov/downloads/aboutfda/centersoffices/ora/oraelectronicreadingroom/ucm162070.pdf FDA Takes Action Against Teva Animal Health Inc...

Unfortunately our yellow lab Manni is starting to stiffen up and limp around more often as he gets older. The vet suggested putting him on antiinflammatory drugs, but before we do that we'd like to try some natural alternatives first. Right now he's on Zukes Hipaction treats and fish oil. I'm...

Manni seems to enjoy swimming out in the lake even in the winter time when it's COLD outside (this morning it was -8C/17F!). Some people around us expressed concern, but the cold really doesn't seem to bother him. I read online that labs were bred to be winter hunting dogs, so I'm guessing...

After a LOT of research and experimentation, we've finally found a food that works perfectly for Manni: Pecurean NOW! Grain Free Senior Weight Management http://www.petcurean.com/index.php?page_id=161 Just thought I'd share in case anyone else is looking for a very high grade dry dog food!

Manni has never liked the winter road salt, but this winter in Toronto seems to be especially bad. We've tried putting this thick petroleum jelly on his paws, which helps a little, but not that great. Does anyone have any good solutions for this? I've seen small dogs wearing little...

I recently came across some articles on the web that claim that fasting your dog regularly improves their health. I'm a bit skeptical of course, and thought I'd drop by to get other opinions. Does anyone here fast their dogs? Do you do it regularly, or only when they get sick? Does anyone...

Manni seems to have a hard time choosing between the comfort of his dog bed and the coolness of the hardwood floor. I was looking around online and came across a couple of so-called "cool beds": http://www.petfrenzy.com/details/prodid/1718.html...

My wife and I just moved with our dog (Manni) to Toronto from Boston. I'm sure we'll have lots of questions as time goes on, but so far we have two: 1) I feed Manni the Eagle Pack Holistic dog food. In the US I could get a 33lb bag for $43, but here in Toronto the pet food stores sell it for...

I found an interesting passage in the book I'm currently reading ("The Age of Insanity" by John F. Schumaker, 2001) that I thought would be a good discussion topic on this forum: "Modernity has seen the 'other' become largely hypothetical, a development that has been magnified by the...

We usually leave both a light and the TV on for the dog while we're gone. My wife argues that it's a waste of energy, but it's hard to know. What do other people do?

I'm curious what supplements people take for themselves, how many, and if they've noticed any particular benefit (or problems). Here's my list: 2x Source Naturals Life Force Multiple No Iron 2x Rainbow Light Food 4 Life 2x Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega Here's the product websites...

So here's the rules of the game: 1) You're allowed only a single word to describe a breed 2) Please only describe breeds you know well 3) You may describe as many breeds as you like I'll start: Lab: Dopey Cocker Spaniel: Timid Pug: Bold Miniature Schnauzer: Bossy

I live in a high-traffic suburban area with strict leash laws. However, every once in a while we'll spot a loose dog running around the neighborhood without any owner in sight. It appears that people trust dogs to stay in their unfenced backyard while the family is indoors. Wrong! Anyway...

Earlier this year, Foley Square Books published a book by John Clifton called "Stop the Shots!: Are Vaccinations Killing Our Pets?" (ISBN: 0976084627) The Amazon reviews are generally positive, but I'm always a little wary about books like this. Has anyone here read it? Is it reputable, or...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=TIYTJ75U4NU That is seriously one of the SCARIEST things I've seen in a long time. I'm absolutely horrified! I can't believe Kerry was standing there in the background talking calmly while the police so brutally tasered this poor guy. I think I'm going to be...

Some relatively recent pictures of Manni: http://irotas.fastmail.fm/dogslife/

http://weakgame.com/sexy-videos/21765-doggy-prison-break.html Only a lab could accomplish such a feat! :lol-sign: P.S. Weakgame hosts many kinds of videos, including videos of scantily-clad women. There is no nudity or pornography, but be aware that there might be some risque imagery.

I'm generally a fan of DogWise.com, but I'm having a hard time understanding how their "sound socialization" CD is any different from flooding. Here's the URL: http://dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTB748 Is this really humane? What are the odds it would actually help for a sound...