This past weekend, it has been really nice outside so we have had Maggie out there playing for a few hours each day.  Yesterday she spotted some work gloves and had to be sure and pounce on them a few times.  She loves grabbing on the fingers and shaking the glove from side to side.  Then she’ll usually drop the whole thing and then run in circles around it barking.  She just absolutely loves being outside especially when it is warm - she likes to investigate all the sights and smells she can, as well as run around and chase sticks, balls, or pretty much anything else she can get her paws on.

What does your dog like to do when it’s warm outside?  What’s her favorite thing to chase?  Please leave your comments below.

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If you have a dog that is purebred, there are certain papers you need to prove it.  Recently a Beagle from the mid-west won the AKC annual dog show and I have to say that it was an underdog type situation.  If you need to get your papers to the right people so your dog can be considered for the show, it would be helpful to have document scanning software so you can email the paperwork.

Just remember that not all dog breeds are recognized by the American Kennel Club, and there are certain restrictions/requirements your dog must meet in order to be eligible.  The most important being your dog must be fully intact (not spayed or neutered).  Certain breeds have specific requirements that must be met (Dalmatians must have a certain number of spots, and other breeds such as the Chow must have the correct colored tongue).  If you are thinking about entering your dog, please visit the American Kennel Club’s website to find the regulations.

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Whenever I bring my laptop out, Maggie is always interested in what I am doing.  She always snuggles up beside me and watches every move I make.  She has really gotten out of her chewing phase but when we first got her she really wanted to chew on everything - shoes, towels, the KVM switch on my computer - you name it, she wanted to chew on it.  Our solution was to buy her a rawhide bone, and plenty of toys so she wasn’t tempted to chew on things that were not hers.

We also made sure we kept all of our things way out of her reach.  Dogs have a natural tendency to chew - it’s one of their instincts.  As responsible owners, we need to make sure we have toys available for our dogs to chew on that will not be destructive to our stuff.  If your dog begins chewing on things that aren’t appropriate make sure you have toys she is able to chew on.

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I am looking for a diet pill review of this product that was approved by the FDA in 2007.  If you or someone you know have given this to your dog, please send an email to: dsheffler@petstrong.com I want to get as much information out there about this product.  Did it work for you?  Were there any side effects?

I know some pet owners may be turning to this as a miracle pill to help their overweight dogs, but I just don’t know enough about the product to fully inform my readers.  Any opinions, reviews, or information you have on this drug would be greatly appreciated!  I tried searching online and couldn’t find too much information besides the fact that it was approved in 2007 - since then it seems nothing has been written on the subject.  I look forward to your comments.

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Most of you are probably reading the title and thinking “Really?  Cats can get acne?”

The truth is cats can be victims of acne just as much as humans are.  The causes of feline acne are the same as causes in humans: stress, food, and contact allergies.  Plastic food dishes are suspected of having the worst influence  on feline acne as they are a collector of dirt and germs which can easily pass into tiny nicks or scratches on your cat’s chin.

The acne will start as oily black plugs and can graduate to red, infected bumps.  The treatments for this condition can vary, so it’s best to check with your veterinarian to find the best acne medication to use on your cat.

Has your cat been a victim of feline acne?  Leave your comments below on what you did to cure your cat as well as any steps you have taken to prevent acne from developing in your cat.

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