Dog Breeds By City: The Most Popular Pet Picks In The U.S.

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DOODYCALLS o Waste not, want not: Pet Waste o In the dog eat dog world of real estate, an area is only as good as its property values. And for areas overrun by smelly piles of dog poop, the feces factor could prove the weakest link to many homeowners. o The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA), estimates Americans own more pets than ever before, with 74.8 million dogs as of 2008. o Beyond your grass, it has been estimated that a single gram of dog feces can contain 23 million fecal coliform bacteria, which are known to cause cramps, diarrhea, intestinal illness, and serious kidney disorders in humans. EPA even estimates that two or three days worth of droppings from a population of about 100 dogs would contribute enough bacteria to temporarily close a bay, and all watershed areas within 20 miles of it, to swimming and shellfishing. o The EPA explains that the decay of your pet's waste actually creates nutrients for weeds and algae that grow in the waterways. As these organisms thrive on your dog's droppings, they overtake the water and limit the amount of light that can penetrate the water's surface. As a result, oxygen levels in the water decrease, and the fish and seafood we eat can be asphyxiated, EPA says. o A toxic cycle o If you aren't worried about your local waterways, you may be a bit more concerned about the impact of dog droppings on your home. The thing about persistently disposing of stools improperly (or not at all) is that it kicks off a harmful cycle that can affect your whole family - including your pet. o According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pet droppings can contribute to diseases animals pass to humans, called zoonoses. When infected dog droppings are deposited on your lawn, the eggs of certain roundworms and other parasites can linger in your soil for years. Anyone who comes into contact with that soil - be it through gardening, playing sports, walking barefoot or any other means - runs the risk of coming into contact with those eggs; especially your dog. o Some of the hard-to-pronounce parasites your lawn could harbor include Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Salmonella, as well as hookworms, ringworms and tapeworms. Infections from these bugs often cause fever, muscle aches, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea in humans. Children are most susceptible, since they often play in the dirt and put things in their mouths or eyes. o In the end, it is best not to let sleeping dogs lie when it comes to issues of communal cleanliness. After all, proper sanitation could mean the difference between your yard being a beautiful oasis, or an area that has gone to the dogs. o Author: Dave Mason is the franchise owner of DoodyCalls, Charleston's Premier Pet Waste Removal Service
Dog Breeds By City: The Most Popular Pet Picks In The U.S.
Is your city filled with pedigreed pooches and designer dogs or is it more of a mixed-breed mecca? Care to venture a guess as to which breed is the top pick in your metropolitan region? We recently shared the breeds that are most popular by
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Pet stores without puppy mills
Most dogs sold at commercial pet stores across the country come from large-scale commercial breeders, many or most of which are so-called puppy mills that put profit over the well-being of their dogs, according to animal welfare advocates.
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150 animals rescued from alleged puppy mill, 60 in Charlotte
According to the Humane Society, over 150 dogs were taken from a “commercial dog breeding operation”. The animals were transported to several animal welfare organizations throughout the state, and several of them are being cared for in the Queen City.
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Court orders temporary closure of Italian dog-breeding premises
One of the largest suppliers of dogs for drug research in Europe could struggle to survive after an Italian court ordered that it be closed temporarily. On 18 July, the court judged that allegations of maltreatment of dogs at the Green Hill facility in
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Southeastern's Guide Dogs: The Best of the Best
What makes a great guide dog?� They must be uber-intelligent, healthy, hard-working, empathetic, and unflappable.� How do they become that way?� It happens through thoughtful breeding and meticulous training.� For over 30 years Southeastern has been
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What's your mixed breed dog a mix OF? Dog DNA can matter.
Behavior problems. According to shelters, rescue groups, and county animal control departments, behavior problems are the number one reason dogs lose their homes. A lot of these problems could have been handled if 1) a better match was made
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New Lejeune pet policy bans specific breeds, aggressive dogs
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is changing their pet policy and banning all aggressive dogs and specific dog breeds as of Sept. 30. Although the Marine Corps banned aggressive dog breeds in 2009, owners who had lived on a Marine Corps base with a
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Sacramento Dog Bite Attorney at the Demas Law Group Warns of Breeds That Frequently Attack and Cause Injuries
SACRAMENTO, CA, Aug 01, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Sacramento dog bite attorney, at the Demas Law Group, P.C., warns of breeds that frequently attack and cause injuries. Shocking statistics indicate that each year approximately 16,000
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Breeders who buried puppies alive are jailed
She added: "This case highlights all the concerns we have with respect to irresponsible and indiscriminate breeding of dogs and the selling of those animals to unsuspecting members of the public. "The defendants admitted breeding and selling dogs.
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Irish Dog Food 'Pet Master' New Website Offer - 20% Off
Payment can be made with the usual cards or even PayPal. The Pet Master "Premium" dog food is said to be popular with dog breeders, and the "Silver" variety with normal 'pet dog' owners. Both of these foods are ‘complete’ dog food, meaning that they
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