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8000 Dogs Expected at Celtic Classic Dog Show

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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York, PA - The York Expo Center will be packed with dogs and their owners from all over the country to participate in the 4th annual Celtic Classic Dog Show, which will feature winners in best in breed, best in group, and best in show.   Members of the York, Lancaster and Delaware County Kennel Clubs organize and host this annual event, and are anticipating almost 8000 dogs to compete for top prizes.  The event will be held from Wednesday, March 16, to Sunday, March 20, in the Toyota Arena at the York Expo Center at 334 Carlisle Ave. in West Manchester Township. Seven dog groups will be featured at this year's Celtic Classic, including a herding group, a hound group, both sporting and non-sporting groups, a working group, and the always fun to watch toy and terrier groups.  The dogs will be judged on either their appearance and structure in accordance with the American Kennel Club breed standards, or every one's favorite part, the ...

FDA Issues Warning About Self-Medicating Pets

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Darrell Simmons
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Washington, DC  - When your’ Veterinarian treats your pet with medication it is not the same as pet owners giving their animal some of their own medicine. "Administration of human medications should only occur with the recommendation and supervision of a veterinarian," Dr. Carolynn MacAllister, an Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension veterinarian, said in a university news release. Accidental pet poisoning is a common problem when pet owners intentionally give medication in an attempt to make their pet feel better. Pet poisoning also happens inadvertently when an animal has access to medications that are in their environment. If you have pets you should pet-proof your home just as you would if there were small children in the home," she advised. "One regular strength tablet of acetaminophen may cause damage to a cat's red blood cells, which limits their ability to carry oxygen. In dogs, acetaminophen can lead to liver problems, and if ...

Belgian Malinois Brings Closure to Soldiers Families

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Kurt Overlock
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Georgetown, TX - Two brave dogs of rural Georgetown deserve commendation and praise for the help they provide in bringing closure to the families of missing soldiers in Iraq.  Major and Ana are Belgian Malinois, trained to search for the bodies of fallen soldiers for the U.S. military.  For most of the past three years, these dogs braved sandstorms and the occasional threat of sniper fire overseas with their trainer, Joe Worsham, one of three handlers of human remains detection dogs in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2008, Worsham was chosen by the Florida-based American K-9 Detection Services to head to Iraq.  "I thought it would be interesting," he said.  "I thought there was an opportunity there to get paid while I did something that I had a strong passion for.  It's about bringing an individual home that has paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms."  When a mission began, Worsham, Major, and Ana headed out with a platoon, usually under ...

Study Reveals Exercise Reduces Risk of Alzheimer’s in Pets

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Lakisha Cape
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Irvine, CA - Pets get Alzheimer’s disease just like humans do but the good news is that moderate exercise is not only great for your pet’s body but their brain as well. By taking dog or cat for a walk each day you would be protecting your pet and you from Alzheimer’s according to Carl Cottman, director of Alzheimer's Disease Research at the University of California-Irvine. Cottman says regular moderate exercise turns out to be healthy for our heads as well as our hearts. And the same goes for our dogs. Alzheimer’s disease is referred to as cognitive dysfunction also known as CD. It is a common condition in humans and so it seems, also in pets. "It's always been there," says veterinary behaviorist Gary Landsberg of Thornhill, Ontario, director of veterinary affairs at Cancog Technologies. "Our pets are living longer, and we're learning much more about identifying cognitive dysfunction." Landsberg is ...

Showboat Atlantic City Is Now Pet-Friendly

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Atlantic City, NJ - For the first time ever, one Atlantic City Casino has opened its doors and rolled out the red carpet, inviting your dogs to vacation with you in your hotel room.  On February 24, this long awaited development became a reality, with the Showboat Casino setting aside 9 rooms under their Pet Stay Program, allowing up to 2 dogs per room, with access to the lobby as well.  The casino is still off limits to the canines, as is as the spa, food and beverage areas, and retail shops. Your dog will be treated like a true vacationer, with several canine-friendly in-room amenities including food, a water bowl and a mat.  Showboat Atlantic City features a designated PetStay area within the hotel, equipped with welcome packets that direct guests to outdoor relief areas and dog walking routes.  Available nearby are additional pet services such as grooming and veterinary care. Phyllis Pette, Manhattan ...

Pet Obesity in U.S. Hitting Epidemic Proportions

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Lakisha Cape
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Atlanta, GA - New data was just released that shows that over 55 percent of pets in the United States are 30 percent above normal weight or obese. This means that one fifth of all dogs and cats in the U.S. are now considered overweight or obese according to a study conducted by the Association for pet Obesity along with Mars Inc’s, Banfield Pet Hospital. Many problems can occur in obese pets just like in humans such as arthritis, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney failure. The obvious cause of this epidemic is the routine overfeeding of pets and the lack of exercise.  According to the research, those pets that are feed less over their lifetime tend to live significantly longer and healthier lives. "Obesity in pets is almost the equivalent of smoking in human medicine," said Steven Budsberg, director of clinical research at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary ...

Don’t Get Skunked This Spring

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Christian Ginyard
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Allentown, PA - Being the victim in a skunk spray situation is among the worst of nightmares.  Not only is the smell absolutely awful, but the substance is oily and seems to repel water.  In fact, water actually intensifies the smell.  Most people are at a loss for what to do to remove the smell from the family dog. The first thing many think to do is to put poor scruffy in the bathtub, run the water full blast, and lather him with tomato juice...Wrong, wrong, and wrong!  Other research provides options to remove the skunk smell from the dog, however nothing is guaranteed.  Veterinarian, Erin Troy, says, "There are a lot of formulations out there and in my experience none of them are a cure-all but most of them help." One homemade mixture consists of 1 Quart Hydrogen Peroxide, 1/4 Cup Baking Soda, and 1 to 2 Teaspoons of liquid soap.  Do not soak your dog ...

Missing Cat Rescued From Burned Building 4 Days Later

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Cindy Bloom
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Brooklyn, NY - It was a heroic day for the Brooklyn Firefighters who were able to rescue the family cat that went missing during a deadly fire that broke out last Saturday.  The cat, properly named Fatty Girl for her slightly being overweight, was found and re-joined with her grateful family. The blazing fire consumed the sixth floor of the Flatbush building where the Gilette family lived, nearly costing them their lives.  Chifton Gilette, Fatty Girl's owner, her husband, three of their five cats, and their dog managed to escape the burning building, but two cats got left behind.  The fire also left 47 families homeless and killed 62 year-old retiree Mary Feagin. Distraught owner, Chifton, attended a tenant's meeting three days after the fire, in the hopes of getting someone to listen.  She tearfully begged Brooklyn Borough Commander Chief, Jim Leonard, to have someone go back and look for Fatty girl and her other missing cat. Four ...

Lucky Dog Appears on “The View”

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Orange, CT - In an annual effort to raise awareness of animal shelters and the many homeless pets that are available for adoption, popular ABC daytime television talk show, "The View", hosts their Mutt Show in the hopes of bringing new lives and new homes to these loving animals.  Franco, a four-year old dog from Orange, was one of the six lucky dogs chosen to be a celebrity for a day on the talk show. "The View" starts by placing an announcement on their website, asking viewers if they have a rescue mutt they think is a "Best in Show" canine.  Following the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, viewers are already motivated to show off their dogs, however mutt-like they may be!  Franco's owners, Denise and Bob Mirto, happened to see this announcement on the website, and sent in their submission.  The Mirto family was proud to find out that "The View" thought Franco was also ...

Your iPhone Could Save Your Pets Life

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Liza Frase
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Guelph, Ontario – To help with need for rapid information by Veterinarians in the event of pet emergency LifeLearn, Inc. has developed a secure app called MyPetED  for iPhones, iPod Touch and iPad, to store vital pet information which is readily available at all times.  Now dog and cat owners can keep a complete medical profile for their pets while having the ability to instantly contact the pets veterinarian as well as providing other helpful services to pet owners. "The MyPetED app can be especially valuable in urgent pet health situations," said James Carroll, CEO of the veterinary division of LifeLearn, Inc.  "Imagine a dog owner traveling with her dog, which suddenly starts to shake and vomit.  The owner clicks on the MyPetED app on her iPhone and finds an article on vomiting in dogs and cats, which not only gives her good information but also directs her to contact her ...

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