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• How Dogs Helped One Family Mourn Young Soldier's Death
  One Family Fought to Bring Their Son's Dogs Home from Iraq.
  Published : 11 February 2008
• Car safety goes to the dogs
  Dogs present a variety of risks while in the car, among the most threatening risks is simply being unrestrained in an accident. In a BarkBuckleUp example, a 60-pound dog in a 30-mph collision can impact a car seat, windshield, or a passenger with 1,200-pounds of force.
  Published : 08 February 2008
• Yap-lication unlocks canine moods
  The nuances of a dog's barks, howls, yaps and growls can now apparently be discerned by a new computer program developed by Hungarian scientists.
  Published : 07 February 2008
• Royal Mail Dog Stamps
  The Royal Mail has launched a series of stamps to celebrate the roles performed by working dogs in the UK.
  Published : 06 February 2008
• 10 Reasons Why Dogs Make Children Become Better Adults
  Here is a list of the top ten reasons why Ian Gill believes that children raised in a home with a dog make much better grown-ups.
  Published : 29 November 2007
• Dogs to Sniff Out Owner Diabetes
  Researchers at a Belfast university are to investigate if dogs can sniff out diabetes.
  Published : 27 November 2007
• Checking Your Dogs Teeth
  Most owners are unaware of their dogs teeth problem until either a vet checks the dogs mouth, or the mouth becomes so sore and breath so foul that the owners attention is drawn to it.
  Published : 26 November 2007
• Perfume For Dogs Sets Tails Wagging in London
  Britain may be a nation of animal lovers, but even the most indulgent owners may turn their noses up at the latest canine gift -- perfume for dogs.
  Published : 26 November 2007
• DNA technology to identify guilty dogs
  Dogs that attack people and animals can now be traced using new DNA technology being issued to local councils, the NSW government says.
  Published : 23 November 2007
• Dog Handler Sues For Hearing Loss
  A garda dog handler is suing the State for alleged hearing loss because of exposure to loud barking by dogs under his control.
  Published : 23 November 2007
• Govt may allow guide dogs to fly with visually challenged
  NEW DELHI: Pet dogs may be forbidden from travelling in passenger cabins of domestic flights, but the government may soon allow guide dogs to fly with the visually challenged.
  Published : 22 November 2007
• Dogs in Space
  Fifty years ago this month the Soviet Union rocked the world by sending the first living creature into space. On November 2, 1957, as the superpower "space race" raged, the USSR launched a large satellite into space with a little canine passenger, setting the precedent for future manned space travel.
  Published : 21 November 2007
• Dogs of Cole Valley by Derek Powazek
  24 full color pages of the canine denizens of the Cole Valley dog park, plus a short story by Derek Powazek. A lovely 6x9-inch glossy book.
  Published : 20 November 2007
• Why Dogs See Better than Humans at Night
  Dogs night vision is better than humans partly due to the tapetum, a mirror-like structure that reflects light and provides the retina a second opportunity to register light that has entered the eye. This is what makes dogs eyes glow at night.
  Published : 18 November 2007
• St. Francis of Assisi Service Dog Foundation
  Congratulations to St. Francis of Assisi Service Dog Foundation. This week they became the first accredited organization in Virginia by Assistance Dogs International, a coalition of non-profit organizations that train and place service dogs.
  Published : 17 November 2007
• New York Medical College May Stop Cutting Apart Live Dogs in Lab Work
  New York Medical College in Valhalla is deciding whether to stop using live dogs for first year medical students learning about the parts of the body.
  Published : 17 November 2007
• A Monkey Takes 5 Bull Dogs For a Walk
  This is quite a funny video showing a monkey taking five bull dogs for a walk, especially when the monkey loses one and has to climb a wall to retrieve it. Enjoy!
  Published : 16 November 2007
• Canine Parvovirus - A Serious Cantagious Disease in Dogs
  This illness is spread when dogs come into contact with the feces of infected animals.
  Published : 15 November 2007
• Need A 2008 Dog Calendar?
  Are you looking for a cute dog calendar for 2008? well we really like this one by photographer Rachael Hale.
  Published : 15 November 2007
• Indian man marries dog to beat 'curse'
  An astrologer told him he was cursed by the spirits of the dogs he had killed. He could undo the curse only if he married a dog and live with it.
  Published : 15 November 2007
• Even dogs get tied up by UK insurance claims
  The ombudsman is being asked to sort out a growing number of pet cover disputes.
  Published : 13 November 2007
• The Dog Whisperer
  Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan teaches local canines to play nice.
  Published : 11 November 2007
• Introducing a Board Game People Play with Their Dogs
  Darf is putting a new spin on playing with your dog. Funagle is a new board game for people and their dogs to enjoy together. Now people can play games with their dogs while having fun with their friends and family...
  Published : 06 November 2007
• Gene Therapy To Treat Haemophilia; Cure Achieved In Dogs - Are Humans Next?
  Progress in gene therapy to treat haemophilia has been impressive in the past few years. Gene therapy has been used to successfully treat haemophilia in dogs.
  Published : 05 November 2007
• Genetics Of Coat Color In Dogs May Help Explain Human Stress And Weight
  A discovery about the genetics of coat color in dogs could help explain why humans come in different weights and vary in our abilities to cope with stress.
  Published : 02 November 2007
• Dog gone: Mourning a pet
  Why do sensible, level-headed people find the death of a pet so hard to cope with? Recently bereaved vet Bruce Fogle reflects on the complicated, and often heartbreaking, relationship between a man and his best friend.
  Published : 01 November 2007
• Call For National Pet Blood Bank
  Leading UK vets say a national blood bank is needed to save the lives of sick and injured dogs and cats.
  Published : 31 October 2007
• Dogs Need Different Care in Winter
  The days are now shorter, and it may become a chore to walk the dog after work in the dark or even early in the morning when the cold is unbearable. However, our pets and us need the exercise.
  Published : 30 October 2007
• It's Simple To Teach Hand Signals To Dogs
  Question: How hard is it to teach my dog to do things with hand signals? - Answer: Actually, it's really simple.
  Published : 30 October 2007
• These Dogs Finally Have Their Day
  Actress Helen Mirren has been garlanded with awards for her portrayal of the Queen and now her corgi co-stars have also got in on the act.
  Published : 29 October 2007
• Why Dogs Get Depressed At This Time Of The Year Too
  There's been quite a bit of publicity these past few days about the increasing number of dogs seemingly suffering from what doctors refer to as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD syndrome.
  Published : 27 October 2007
• Living With Kids and Dogs: Rainy Day Fun
  Rainy days with stir-crazy kids and dogs can try your sanity. When your kids wail that there's nothing fun to do, have them try some of these simple games with the family dog.
  Published : 08 October 2007
• Tests Help Mutt Owners Find Identity
  The growing availability, and declining cost, of high-tech DNA tests are giving dog owners long baffled over the makeup of their dogs something to do besides shrug and speculate.
  Published : 08 October 2007
• In dog genes, we may find clues to human behavior
  Some conditions -- such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and aggression -- may be easier to study in animals, and since the entire dog genome was sequenced a couple of years ago, Dr. Dodman is finally poised to do the experiments he's been waiting years to do -- exploring the genetics of complex psychiatric problems in dogs.
  Published : 08 October 2007
• Barking dogs cost couple 1,250 pounds
  A couple have been ordered to pay a total of 1,250 pounds in fines and costs for breaching a noise abatement notice over their barking dogs.
  Published : 12 September 2007
• Pet Gadgets Bring Technology to the Dogs
  Smart Pet Collars Can Help Prevent Pet Loss
  Published : 23 August 2007
• UK dog undergoes first knee swap
  A bearded collie from Tyneside is to undergo the UK's first canine knee replacement operation.
  Published : 22 August 2007
• Rescue dogs aid Italy beachgoers
  Scores of specially trained dogs have been deployed as lifeguards on Italy's busiest beaches this summer.
  Published : 01 August 2007
• Bernese Mountain Dogs Prone To Infection By Lyme Disease-related Bacteria
  Borrelia burgdorferi seem to be particularly successful at infecting Bernese Mountain Dogs, which are passed on by ticks and can also cause Lyme disease in humans.
  Published : 16 July 2007
• Birth Control Goes to the Dogs
  A New, Reversible Birth Control Option for Dogs May One Day Replace Neutering
  Published : 13 July 2007
• Tips offered for owners of storm-phobic dogs
  It isn't just people, such as young children, who may find thunderstorms a scary experience, some dogs are also afraid of thunderstorms. Dr. Kari Wallentine, a veterinarian and graduate student in animal sciences, says there are things people can do to ease storm anxiety, or canine thunderstorm phobia.
  Published : 11 July 2007
• petbuddi
  petbuddi is the world's first location finder for dogs. It is a unique and simple device that allows owners to find the whereabouts of their dog. (UK Only)
  Published : 10 July 2007
• Dog saved after fall at Dog Falls
  A dog has been rescued after falling 50ft down a gorge at a Highland beauty spot called Dog Falls. (BBC)
  Published : 09 July 2007
• Can dogs detect cancer?
  Apparently the most sensitive noses in the world, those belonging to dogs, can detect the presence of cancer with alarming accuracy.
  Published : 06 July 2007
• 25 Weird Facts You Never Knew About Dogs
  We are willing to bet that at least one thing on this list will be news to you, e.g. #16 only dogs and humans have prostates.
  Published : 05 July 2007
• Careful Introductions Set The Stage For Keeping Dogs And Cats Together Happily
  Can cats and dogs get along? Getting a dog and cat to accept one another can be difficult as anyone who's tried to introduce them knows. There are some basic steps to getting both pets to at least call an interspecies truce.
  Published : 04 July 2007
• I Do Dog Tricks
  This is quite cute and must of took a while to create, you simply enter dog trick commands like 'roll over', 'jump', 'talk', 'dance', 'kiss' and 'walk' into the command line, and the dog does the trick.
  Published : 30 June 2007
• Make mine a mutt: designing the perfect dog in the DNA age
  Whippets are racing dogs bred to be sleek and lithe. But every now and then, amidst a litter of perfect whippet puppies, championship breeders get what's called a bully whippet. It looks more like a long-nosed pit bull. Since the dog genome has recently been mapped, scientists are beginning to discover which genes are responsible for many specific traits.
  Published : 29 June 2007
• The Easiest Way To Exercise Your Dog Is Walking
  Dogs will become sluggish (mentally and physically) and overweight if they are confined at home for long periods without some forms of exercise or activity.
  Published : 28 June 2007
• These dogs can yodel
  No matter what you're looking for in a dog, you're likely to find it - including one that doesn't bark, but can yodel.
  Published : 13 June 2007

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