March « 2008 « For the Love of the Dog

Deanna Raeke
Dog Lover & Proud Pet Parent

Passionate when it comes to my canine companions as well as dogs everywhere, it's my mission to raise awareness of any issues that affect them, from their health, food and nutrition and training to their welfare. Canine advocacy is something that everyone who cares about dogs needs to be aware of and we all need to share that and raise our voice for those who cannot speak for themselves.

Andrea Rosebrock
Andrea has come onboard FTLTD to help out by contributing some stories and following-up with her "Justice Round-Up" series.

For the Love of the Dog is my small effort to do that. Please, won't you help me!

Let’s Talk Chocolate Toxicity and Dogs

By Admin - Deanna, on March 31st, 2008 |

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As a dog owner, you should know by now that your dog should not eat chocolate. It is toxic and in a large enough quantity, it can kill! So let’s talk a little about chocolate and what’s in it that’s the problem.

The toxic component of chocolate is theobromine.

The half life in the dog [...]

Trend in Popular Dog Names Shows Change in Dogs’ Status

By Admin - Deanna, on March 31st, 2008 |

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There was a time not so long ago that popular dog names used to be Spot and Buddy and Buster but nowadays the trend is to give human names to dogs. Popular names today include Max, Jake, Lucy and Molly. This change in popular names also shows dogs’ chance in status in family [...]

Puppy Tossed in Dumpster – Puppy Crisis Coming – VIDEO

By Admin - Deanna, on March 31st, 2008 |

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This tiny little 10 week old puppy is recovering after being rescued from a Madera apartment complex Dumpster in Fresno. “Unbelievable. I think it’s really sad because I don’t know how long the puppies been in the dumpster,” said resident Melissa Vasquez.

And the saddest part is that ‘Zoey’ as this sweet baby was [...]

Common House Training Problems & Tips for Solving Them

By Admin - Deanna, on March 31st, 2008 |

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House training is one of the areas of dog ownership that’s most subject to misunderstanding, confusion, and just plain dread!

I’m going to talk about how to deal with two of the most common problems surrounding the issue of house training:

- Submissive/excited urination

- Scent marking

Common house training problem #1: Submissive / excited urination

What is it?

A ‘submissive [...]

Therapy Dog Helps Prison Inmates

By Admin - Deanna, on March 31st, 2008 |

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Gastric Dilatation Volvulus or ‘Bloat’

By Admin - Deanna, on March 31st, 2008 |

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It’s one of the most perplexing health problems in dogs and one of the most dreaded by dog owners. It can strike at any time without warning. Often described as “the silent killer,” the complex disorder Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV), also called bloat, is a life-threatening emergency.

Being aware of this potential killer begins by understanding [...]

Where’d That Treat Go??

By Admin - Deanna, on March 31st, 2008 |

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Now they have this cute pup quite well trained…. maybe too well! I think he deserves a few extra treats for putting up with the teasing!!

Silly Dog

Didn’t you just want to get this dog a cuddle and biscuit?? LOL

Oprah, Going to the Dogs – Puppy Mill Dogs!

By Admin - Deanna, on March 30th, 2008 |

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If you’re an Oprah fan, dog lover, dog advocate, this is one show you’re not going to want to miss!! On April 4, Oprah is doing a segment on puppy mills and this should really help to bring more awareness to this horror. The segment is called “Lisa Ling Investigates the Hidden World of [...]

Newly Identified Eye Disease In Dogs Can Be Easily Treated

By Admin - Deanna, on March 29th, 2008 |

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Sinisa Grozdanic, assistant professor of veterinary medicine at Iowa State University, has identified and named an eye disease not previously known. The disease, Immune-Mediated Retinopathy, or IMR, causes loss of function in retinal cells and, in some cases, blindness in canines.

IMR is very similar to a previously known malady called Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome [...]

Pet Dog Thrown from Overpass – VIDEO

By Admin - Deanna, on March 29th, 2008 |

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Someone please tell me what kind of a sick person lures someone’s pet dog and then throws it from an overpass to the ground, 15′ below?

Well, that’s what happened to Haley Savage’s one year old boxer, Seven, last Wednesday. Witnesses reported seeing a woman in a red truck or SUV with a rack [...]