A Publication of St. Louis Critter Sitters

 
Breed of the Month: The Welsh Corgi

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Highway to Hope:  A glimpse at how volunteer truckers are helping pets reach their forever homes
Furry Forum:
  • We have a poodle who gets hardened clumps of eye goo around his eyes. We get them off with patience and warm water, but the ...
  • Any suggestions about introducing a dog into our home with two cats?
Recipe Corner: Archie Squares - Dog Food Recipe
 
Breed of the Month: The Border Collie

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Minding Your Manners -- Hitting the streets with Fido is fun - as long as he behaves like a gentleman
Furry Forum:
  • We have two cats: one male and a female. The male cat keeps sniffing the female’s butt while following her around...
  • A 6-month-old Lab whom I just adopted from MSPCA bites me when he gets excited. I’ve tried behavioral techniques to stop this, but...
Recipe Corner: Apple Crunch Pup Cakes
 
Breed of the Month: The Boxer

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Food for Thought: Total Recall... One year after the Menu Foods debacle, people are still wondering - Is their pet's food safe?
Furry Forum:
  • My 3-year-old cat’s paw pads are dry, flaky, cracked, bloody, and most certainly painful. However, it is only his front paws...
  • I have two Rottweiler dogs. We live in a home with a nice big backyard, and our dogs use a doggie door to go in and out as they wish...
Recipe Corner: Alfie & Archie's Garlic Flavored Dog Biscuits
 
Breed of the Month: The Shih Tzu

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Match Point:  How to have the perfect pet (even if you don't think you have the time)
Furry Forum:
  • If alcohol is bad for a cat, how does medicine that uses it as an ingredient affect the cat?
  • My Shih-Tzu is eating her poop, and I can’t always catch her to stop it. It is making me crazy! What can I do to change this situation?
Recipe Corner: Apple Treats
 
Breed of the Month: The Australian Shepherd

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Mouthing Off:  National Pet Dental Month
Furry Forum:

  • My 14-year-old dog keeps digging holes in our yard, and I can’t get her to stop. Can you help?
  • My Black Lab mix has lesions on the edges of her earflaps that have a V-shaped notch where there is flesh missing and the skin is open. This appeared last fall, seemed to get better, and then reappeared this fall. Her vet is at a loss, as is the vet dermatologist whom he contacted. Do you have any idea what this is and how to treat it?
Recipe Corner: Dehydrated Liver Diamonds
 
Breed of the Month: The Great Dane

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Harnesses! Front-clip harnesses provide better control with less resistance
Pet Tip – Don't lower the dog, raise the bowl
Dog Facts
Why do dogs chew?
Recipe Corner: Peanut Butter & Honey Dog Biscuits
 
Breed of the Month: The English Bulldog

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Cool It! Summer heat can be deadly for your pet.
Pet Tip – Responsibility
Learning Not To Jump
Dog Facts
Liver Disease and how to detect it
Recipe Corner: Idgie’s Peanut Butter Biscuits
 
Breed of the Month: The Golden Retriever

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Welcome to Dogaholics Anonymous
Pet Tip – Free Feeding Seldom Works
Dog Letters To God
Water - The Liquid of Life
Recipe Corner: Banana Biscotti
 
Breed of the Month: The Havanese

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When Your Dog Has Abnormal Liver Enzymes
The Unique Benefits of Pets
Health at Home
Hide Those Easter Baskets!
Home Alone
Recipe Corner: Wheatless Tuna Biscuits
 
Breed of the Month: The Alaskan Malamute

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Trash Talkin’
Labs are still Numero Uno!
Hurricane aftermath: More puppies; more attention to disaster plans
Caring For Your Dog
Recipe Corner: Beef Jerky Bait
 
Breed of the Month:  The Brussels Griffon

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The House that "Spot" Built
Canine Master Searchers
Good Bacteria:  Yogurt and Kefir
Recipe Corner: Beef Jerky Bait
 
Breed of the Month:  The Tibetan Terrier

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The Top 10 Misconceptions of Pet Owners!
Tip: You Are What You Eat
Dog Brush Buying Guide
Recipe Corner: Cheddar Cheese Cookies
 
Breed of the Month:  The Westie

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Wintertime Safety for Pets!
Command of the Month - Teach Your Pup to Sit!
Glucosamine, Chondrotin & Joint Care
Recipe Corner: Fleas Navidad Nibblers
 
Breed of the Month:  The Pug

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A Dogs Thanksgiving Day!
Helping a Board Dog
Recipe Corner: Turkey Loaf for Dogs
 
Breed of the Month:  The Maltese

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HEATH CARE HEADS UP!
Pet Tip – Feeding Do’s & Don’ts
Crate Training
Recipe Corner: Akita Style Lamb & Rice Dinner
 
Breed of the Month:  The Beagle

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Dog Training 101
Pet Tip – Allergies
PAW CARE
Recipe Corner: Ace’s Favorite Cheesy Dog Biscuits
 
Breed of the Month:  The Miniature Schnauzer

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DOGS EYES – Are they Color Blind?
Pet Tip – Summer Pet Tips
FUR’S FLYING
Recipe Corner: Wheat-Free Tuna Biscuits
 
Breed of the Month:  The Clumber Spaniel

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Something To Cry About
Animal Laws & Regulations
Health at Home (Dog Grooming at Home)
Pet Identification
Recipe Corner: Wheat-free Salmon Treats
 
Breed of the Month:  Pomeranian

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Springing Safely into Spring
Turning down the heat
Toxic Treats
Insects Aside
Flower Power
Workout Woes
Before Visiting the Dog Park
Physical & Mental Stimulation for Dogs
Cat Friendly Dog
Recipe Corner: Healthy Snacks (Low Purine for Kidney Stone Prone Dogs)