Dita Von Teese to divorce Manson 

Dita Von Teese has filed for divorce from Marilyn Manson. The goth rocker - real name Brian Warner - will be served with divorce papers on Friday at the Los Angeles recording studio where he is working on his latest album. Find Out More…

“The Pride of the South” was stamped at the neck of the old wooden hanger. Hanging on it was a woman’s gray woolen coat. Slightly askew from the weight of the fur collar, the hanger had “The Roosevelt” inked on its left and “New Orleans” on the right. Find Out More…

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FDA OKs weight-loss medicine for well-fed canines. Too many dogs are lounging around at home all day while their owners work, then stuffing on table scraps in front of the TV at night, so much so that veterinarians say there is an epidemic of canine obesity in this country. Find Out More…

Thieves rob ill teen of pet, treatment

San Jose Mercury News - Dixie is a black dachshund mix with floppy ears and a little bit of white on her rear feet. She likes to stand on her hind legs and look around. “I’d be really happy to get her back,'’ Michael said. “I’d probably take her everywhere with me. She’d
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What To Expect When Your Dachshund Has Kidney Disease

Once dogs reach eight years of age, their kidneys are less likely to function as well as those of younger Dachshunds are. Diseased kidneys have sustained damage that inhibits their ability to strain and eliminate waste products. Kidney disease can be sudden (acute) or long-term (chronic).

Acute kidney disease is the result of a potent underlying cause, such as a significant drop in blood pressure, loss of fluids or blood, shock, ingestion of a toxic substance, heart failure, or infectious disease. In treating a dog with kidney disease, the goal is to first deal with the underlying cause. Usually, such treatment results in the restoration of urine production.

Chronic kidney disease is a much slower, degenerative process, with subtle signs that can often take years to surface. Common causes include infection, heart disease, diabetes, poisoning, or physical trauma. Because the kidneys contain plenty of reserve tissue normally capable of toxin disposal, about two thirds of the organ must be damaged before symptoms can be detected. However, it is essential that the disease be checked as early as possible.

A dog suffering from chronic kidney disease may finish her water bowl more quickly than usual and look to you for refills. She may urinate more frequently than normal, and may begin to accidentally urinate in inappropriate places because the kidneys are no longer capable of holding urine.

As the disease progresses, uremia will develop, characterized by lethargy, poor appetite, dull coat, darkening of the tongue, diarrhea, vomiting, and anemia. You may also think you are smelling ammonia on her breath. With chronic kidney disease, while he or she will not be able to restore the kidney itself, there are several steps your veterinarian will recommend to keep your Dachshund as healthy and functional as possible.

Strict attention to diet will help the kidney work as well as possible. You will have to reduce the amount of protein your Dachshund ingests. Nitrogen waste is the by-product of protein metabolism. This waste leaves the kidneys as urea. If the kidneys are faulty, urea will back up and enter the bloodstream. However, your dog needs protein for cell production, so you must work with the veterinarian to create a diet (perhaps a specially packaged food program acquired through veterinary hospitals) that will be beneficial to your Dachshund.

This diet will include proteins that are easy to digest, and may be supplemented by foods like cooked eggs and cottage cheese. Carbohydrates will also be suggested. Useful supplements include pasta, potatoes, whole wheat bread, and oatmeal.

Just a doggone good story about a train and a pug 

The Boston Globe says he’s Max the wonderdog. The newspaper tells the tail … er, tale … this morning of what happened when a commuter train rolled right over a pug — who survived without a scratch and seems to… Continued…

A grandmother described yesterday how she fended off three wild boar with a dog lead to prevent them attacking her dachshund. Continued…

Dog show entries impress

Buchan Observer - Any variety puppy (6-12 mths) - 1 K. Parkinson with Keira (6-mths-old Eurasier), 2 Deanne Lawson with Miller with Buddy (10-yrs-old Lhasa Apso), 2 Alana Bruce with Bobby (9-yrs-old Dachshund Read More

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Prosecutor Stephie Kapourales told jurors in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court that earlier that afternoon, some witnesses saw the mother and daughter walking a Dachshund puppy through Beechwood Park toward the area where Jennifer McKaveney’s body Read More

New York Times - The United States also experiences surges in sales of certain breeds, and some states have confronted puppy mills One is Keika, a deaf 1-year-old female dachshund with eyes that wander aimlessly. Her breeder was originally selling her for Read More

What To Do If Your Dachshund Is Having Convulsions

Convulsions are an uncommon occurrence in Dachshunds. An episode is more upsetting and dismaying to the owner than the pet. An episode can be caused by a viral infection that has reached the brain, such as distemper, for example. Ear infections, epilepsy, certain parasitic infestations, in addition to other causal factors, can also initiate an episode of convulsions.

If a Dachshund convulses, make sure that it is out of harm’s way, and cannot become entangled in furniture or other objects, and it is not up against a wall. When a dog is out of danger, leave it alone. If, however, the animal is in a dangerous site, do not attempt to handle or move it. Cover the dog with a blanket to restrain it from injury. Be certain to keep your fingers and hands (and other portions of your anatomy) away from the dog’s head: dogs often bite actively as they convulse.

Any Dachshund that has convulsed requires veterinary attention to determine the cause. dogs that have convulsed should never be wormed by the owner; under certain conditions, this may cause another episode. Owner-given treatments such as worming or other over-the-counter remedies can, in certain instances, even cause death to the Dachshund that has previously convulsed.

POOP TENT: Protect Your Dog From the Winter Chill!

PR Newswire - This puppy port-a-potty created by Benji Ventures is hailed by veterinarians as a shelter for sick and injured dogs, as well Our 15- year-old dachshund never wanted to go outside in the rain or snow. With the Poop Tent, our dog is protected from the
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Winterize Your Pets
WXII 12 - The most important thing people can do for their pets in the winter is to provide adequate shelter,” says Dr. William Arctic breeds would probably be fine in the cold. But a little Dachshund with no hair, no fat and an illness would be a
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