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Dog Theft Trend Continuing To Rise
A $5000 reward has been posted for the return of a small Yorkshire Terrier in Hayward California. The dog, Mongko, was dog-napped from the owners car while she was doing some last minute shopping on New Year's Eve. The owner returned to find a broken window and the dog missing. This sad story is part of a trend of dog thefts that increased in occurrence across the country in the past few years.
What To Do If Your Dog Is Stolen
One lucky family in Las Cruces, New Mexico was able to catch the theft of their dog on the home surveillance camera. This footage is invaluable to the owners as it shows the make and model of the car that the dog was stolen in and proves that it was in fact theft and not a Houdini act on the part of the dog.
What's Your Dog Getting For The Holidays?
Do you get your dog stockings and gifts for under the tree? If you do you are not alone. You one of the 56% of dog owners that buy their dog presents each year. A recent study done by AP and Petside.com found that 53% of pet owners and 56% of dog owners got holiday gifts for their pets.
We were probably just going to get some steaks for our pups and put some bows on them.
So what are you getting your dog?
Holiday Hazards For Pups
As we are in the midst of the holidays, we thought it would be a good time to remind everyone of some hazards for your pup that might be lurking around your house at this time of the year.
Winter Health Concerns For Pups
Hypothermia – Each breed weathers the temperature differently and many dogs are now acclimatized to the temperature you are used to inside so you need to be vigilant and cautious with your pup. Hypothermia can pose a serious problem for your pet, so put a sweater or coat on your dog to keep his body warm.
Pregnancy And Puppies
Unlike cats which can carry Toxoplasma gondii a parasite that causes toxoplasmosis and can infect a fetus, dogs are not typically carriers of any serious illnesses you need to watch during your pregnancy. However, just because there are no specific parasite that need to be watched for, does not mean you do not need to take precautions with your dog when you are pregnant. The major issues you should be aware of if you have dogs during your pregnancy are below.
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Dyson Answers Dog Owners Calls!
Ever wanted to vacuum your dog? We sure have! Up until now any pet related vacuum attachment has focused on removing pet hair from floors and furniture, well what if you could remove it directly from your dog? An amazing thought right? Well we have some awesome news! Dyson the makers of the most stylish and powerful vacuums around has hear our calls. They have come up with a tool that allows you to vacuum your dog.
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