“Dog Breed of the Week: Dogue de Bordeaux” plus 2 more |
| Dog Breed of the Week: Dogue de Bordeaux Posted: 24 Nov 2010 07:08 AM PST  The Dogue de Bordeaux is a huge, lovable, slobbery hunk of dog! This massive canine with a giant head may look fierce, but the breed is usually loyal and gentle. However, the Dogue is also a quite capable guard dog. Sometimes called the French Mastiff, the Dogue de Bordeaux originated from France and has been around for ages. However, the breed become officially recognized by the AKC only a few years ago. The Dogue is probably best remembered as the slobbery but lovable giant dog in the film Turner and Hooch. I feel that Hooch was a pretty good representation of this breed. Learn all about the Dogue de Bordeaux and find out if this could be the right breed for you. Are you already a fan of this big, beautiful breed? Talk about your Dogue! Photo © Tomer Jacobson / Wikimedia Commons This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Posted: 24 Nov 2010 06:51 AM PST I know I'm not alone when I say that the holidays stress me out. The marketing, decorating and music all start the day after Halloween, and things in the world seem all fuzzy until some time in January. Somewhere amid all the chaos there is true meaning. Depending on your spiritual beliefs, this time of year means a number of things. For most of us, a large part of the season is supposed to be about peace, love and togetherness - not stress. Your pets don't really know the holiday season from any other time of year, except by observing your actions and attitude. If you are on edge, it can affect your pets. As a dog lover, you must focus upon keeping your dog safe, healthy and happy. Then there are all the other little details. Fortunately, Dr. Janet Crosby, About.com Guide to Veterinary Medicine, has put together a complete guide to the holidays for all pet owners. Check out her article: Holiday Pets 101: Safety, Fun and Gifts. It's your one-stop source for all things related to pets and the holidays. Now, take a deep breath and relax. Enjoy the holiday season! Photo © footloosiety on flickr This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Have a Fun and Safe Thanksgiving Posted: 23 Nov 2010 03:34 PM PST  Thanksgiving is a time for friends and family to come together. If you are like most pet owners, your dog is a member of the family. By now I am sure you are all geared up for the holiday and have your plans set. If you plan on spending Thanksgiving with your dog, remember to play it safe - keep an eye on your dog, the food, the decorations and the doors! Each Thanksgiving, many dogs get very sick from eating rich, fatty foods or getting into decorations. Others run off because a guest left the door open - returning with injuries or becoming lost. Veterinary emergency clinics get pretty busy this time of year with cases that could have been avoided with some extra attention to details. Fortunately, there are some table foods you can safely share with your dog in moderation, such as plain turkey (no bones or skin), sweet potatoes, green beans, peas, carrots and apples. Just remember to keep the portions small (treat-sized) and avoid heavily seasoned/sweetened foods. Remember that treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog's daily food intake. Most important, make sure the treats you give your dog do not contain and foods that are toxic to dogs. I wish all of you and your families (both human and non-human) a safe and fun holiday. Happy Thanksgiving! Photo Chris Amaral / Getty Images This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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