Tips to help your dog lose weight (The Payson Roundup) Last week's column took a look at dog food labels and how to differentiate between a good dog food and a horrible one. There are lots of pretty awful foods on the market. You cannot buy a cheap pet food and expect to get good quality ingredients.
NZ dog lovers horrified by UK case (TVNZ) The New Zealand Kennel Club is horrified at two men in the UK who allowed their dog to become more than twice the weight it should be. The men have been convicted of animal cruelty over the care of their Labrador Rusty who weighed 73 kilos when he was seized by the RSPCA.
Rescued Dog Recovering Well After Leg Amputation (CBS 4 Boston) A few days ago, we told you about Holly the dog, a friendly canine who spent three weeks with an animal trap attached to her left leg. The leg needed to be amputated, but the prognosis for this persistent pooch is good. More Worcester News
USDA to Probe Dog's Death During Demo (San Francisco Chronicle) The U.S. Department of Agriculture will send an inspector to the Cleveland Clinic to probe the killing of a dog that was used in a sales training session, the agency said Friday. The clinic, known for its heart center and for treating high-profile...
USDA to probe dog death at training (AP via Yahoo! News) The U.S. Department of Agriculture will send an inspector to a hospital where a neurosurgeon demonstrating a medical device to salespeople deliberately induced a brain aneurysm in a dog, which was later destroyed.