Archive for September, 2008

MORE On The Myth Of Pet Over Population »

I recently found out that Nathan Winograd has a blog called The No Kill Blog.  I am excited to share his blog and part of a post he recently made with you all today! Who is Nathan Winograd? You can read a bit about him here on Whole Dog News http://thewholedog.org/wholedognews/?p=153 and listen to the [...]

What You Need to Know About Your Older Dog »

What You Need to Know About Your Older Dog by Amy Shojai Hi everyone! I have a big soft spot in my heart for senior dogs, what about you? I not only have had several of my own in my life time but took in a couple of rescue dogs in their senior years as [...]

Animal Rights Activists Get Official Roles In City and County Dog Law Enforcement »

Undercover Surveillance, Vigilantes, Uniforms and Badges by JOHN YATES American Sporting Dog Alliance http://www.americansportingdogalliance.org asda@csonline.net PALM BEACH, FL  Animal rights activists in many parts of the country are proving the adage that paranoia doesn’t necessarily mean dog owners are crazy. Cities and counties that have enacted repressive ordinances targeting dog owners are increasingly using volunteers [...]

Dog Houses for Low Income Dog Owners »

  Hooves & Paws Rescue Dear Family & Friends, We have kicked off our 2008 Dog House Drive At Hooves & Paws Rescue, Inc.  The donations for the 2008 Dog House Drive have already started to come in.  Others have contacted us to see how they can help, which is wonderful.  We want to be [...]

Lies about High Shelter Killing+Solution »

Whole Dog News recently received a comment from the owner of a great new blog I want to share with you all.  It is called Pet Defense.  This is great place to keep up with the animal legislation and politics behind the AR agenda’s etc.   Here is an excerpt from the  article I wanted to [...]

Yucca For Dog Health »

This month’s Herb is Yucca! A member of the lily family, the plant is also known by the names “soap root,” “Spanish Bayonet,” and “Spanish Dagger.” The reference to soap comes from long historical use of the plant’s roots as a foaming cleanser. Yucca contains large amounts of the steroid saponin, which accounts for its [...]

Important info regarding Pet Food Recall »

Pet owners who have any questions about the recall should call 1-877-568-4463 or visit www.petcare.mars.com. Production Lot Code – (found on back of bag just after “Best Before” date). The products listed in the chart below are made at our Everson facility on behalf of a variety of retailers. All production lot codes, with the [...]

The Golden Years – Caring for our Senior Dogs »

  The Golden Years Caring for our Senior Dogs This darling Boston Terrier is San-D’s Tickle Me Elmo, a very special 11 year old Boston Terrier who is a half brother to my very special “Joevee”. Elmo’s and Joevee’s sire lived to be 15 1/2 years old. Our wonderful companions just don’t live long enough, do they? [...]

Playing With Our Dogs – Serious Stuff »

Playing With Our Dogs Serious stuff! Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, has made a lifelong commitment to improving the relationship between people and animals. She is known worldwide as an expert on canine and feline behavior and training, and for her engaging and knowledgeable books, DVDs and seminars. Patricia joined us again [...]

Nationwide Mars Petcare Food Recall »

Sat Sep 13, 2008 6:55 am (PDT) Mars Petcare US Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall From Dr Jeannie: I find this interesting!   I hope will consider what this recall is all about… Kibble possibly contaminated with Salmonella!  So many people think RAW meat diets are contaminated with Salmonella….  WRONG!   There is a greater risk of you [...]