May 18, 2012

Managing Canine Epilepsy

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Unlike arthritis or loss of hearing or sight in your dog, the manifestation of epilepsy or a seizure arrives like a tsunami. In most cases, there is no warning and you and your dog are suddenly placed in a terrifying situation. With our dog Kodiak, a Husky-Shepherd mix, we had spent the morning in our [...]

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Meet Buster bear (and Rosie, too)!

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Hope to see you all at Dog Day Afternoon this Sunday at Gettel Toyota in Bradenton! Until then, meet your adoptable dog of the week, Buster. Buster here is an American Staffordshire/Shar Pei mix. He is 7 years old and weighs 60 pounds. This soulful fella was rescued by a nice woman who found Buster [...]

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Scouting out the Weekend: May 5 & 6, 2012

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This weekend a party for people and their dogs will happen on Sunday at Gettel Toyota in Bradenton.   The first 100 visitors will receive a free mini-cooler with a guide to local dog parks! The Second Annual Dog Day Afternoon from Noon to 4 will offer a panoply of fun including a Doggie Costume Contest, [...]

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Breed Profile: Maltese

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by Lauren R. Tharp The Maltese has one of the most recognizable looks in Toy breeds.  So many people, from Halle Berry to Milhouse from The Simpsons, have recognized the “pet potential” in this gentle, playful, breed; is it any wonder that they’re the 19th most popular breed in America? Physical Traits Size & Weight:  [...]

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Pet Photography Tips from Kim Longstreet

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Taking great photographs of pets is part art and part science.  On Saturday, professional pet photographer Kim Longstreet shared her expertise and some tips for getting great pet pictures to the SarasotaDog Meetup group as part of our Wag and Learn series. Here are three key elements that will help any photographer have fun, and [...]

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Hello…Is It Me You’re Looking For?

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By Farrel Hansen Are you aware that our own Sarasota County Animal Services has animals up for adoption? For whatever reason these sweet dogs and cats are brought to SCAS, they are all ultimately waiting for that warm and cozy spot in a loving home to call their own. And Icis and Hogan are certainly [...]

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SarasotaDog.com’s Weekend Scout: April 28 and 29, 2012

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Have you ever wanted to take fabulous pictures of your dog? On Saturday from Noon to 1 – join the Sarasota Dog meetup group for our Wag and Learn series! Professional pet photographer, Kim Longstreet will share her tips of the trade for taking great photos of your pets. We’ll be meeting at Poochie’s Pampered [...]

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Wag It Wednesdays!

Your Source for All Things Dog in Sarasota

Do you have a product, service, retail store or publication devoted to dogs or pets?  On Wednesday of each week, you can share your information with those in the community on  SarasotaDog.com or on our FaceBook page.   Post your message, link or picture as a shout out to the local dog loving community. If you [...]

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Keeping it Legal: Why you should license your dog in Sarasota County

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The History of the Dog Licence
By Kristen Little
If you’re anything like me, you might sit and ponder random things over your morning coffee. Sometimes I sit over my coffee and think about nature, about bills, about why my washing machine recently decided to give its 2 week notice. Yesterday, however, I found myself pondering about dog licenses. Why do we license our dogs? How did this little metal tag that hangs off my dog’s collar come to be in existence? What purpose does it serve and why is it so important?

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Tips and Tricks for Summer Dog Travel around Sarasota

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The Dog Days of…You Know Summer is nearly here!  It’s time to put your cares aside and start having fun with all your friends.  But what about your “best friend?”  You know who I’m talking about.  Your most faithful companion: Your dog. Traveling With Your Dog: The Basics Taking a day trip with your dog [...]

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