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Dogs In Astrology

Although there are no dogs connected with any specific Western astrological sign, in Chinese astrology the sign of the Dog is highly regarded.  Those born under the sign of the dog are honest, faithful and sincere, like the dog himself.

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A blog about pet health answered by expert vetinarians.

Most recent blog post: 9/22/2009

What does spaying or neutering a dog entail?

Neutering a male dog is relatively easy because the testicles should both be located outside of the abdominal cavity.  If this is not the case, a more complicated operation is necessary. 

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Dog Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, the Poodle did not originate in France.  It was originally a German breed used for hunting, water retrieving and even herding.  You can see the breed’s similarity to other curly-coated herding breeds such as the Puli.  Poodle coats will curl and even cord if allowed to grow out.

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Cat Trivia

Cats will frequently roll onto their back when fighting. This is done to allow them to use both their front and back legs.

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