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If you're looking for a new pet, be sure to check out:
Breed Selector Tools on the Internet
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Downloadable
Household Hazards brochure from the AVMA
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How Healthy Is Your
Pet?
Wellness programs for senior pets
can be life savers
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AKC's Canine Good CitizenŽ (CGC) Program
Do you want your dog to behave in public?
oin the
Canine Good
Citizen Class!
Learn the 10 Steps to earn
the award from the American Kennel Club. Previous obedience training is a
prerequisite. If interested, contact the hospital at 913-362-2512
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Questions about your pet's behavior?
Log in to WDAF TV4's website
for a live chat with
Dr. Hunthausen at 1:00 pm CST on the1st and 3rd
Wednesdays of each month.
www.fox4kc.com
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New Puppy??
Sign up now for our
Puppy
Socialization and Training Classes
NEW:
PETITE PUPPY CLASSES
For puppies under 10 pounds body weight
Photos of our Puppy Class Graduates
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Dr. Hunthausen's Interview on Dog Behavior
WDAF TV 4 May 7, 2009
WDAF TV Live Web Chat Transcript
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Veterinary Medicine Interview with Dr. Hunthausen
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Kansas City Star
Archived articles by Dr Hunthausen
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Handbook of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat, 2nd Ed.
More information
3rd Edition will be available in 2012
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Dog park safety tips from USA Today..
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Primal Pet food Recall June 2011
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Don't Be Fooled by These 12 Common Pet Myths
For centuries, people created fanciful stories to explain puzzling animal antics. Many of these myth-understandings about cat and dog behaviors linger on, even though modern veterinary and behavior experts have uncovered scientific explanations for these issues. Here we lay 12 common myths to rest. read more... -
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Pet owner guidelines for veterinary office visits
McCook Daily Gazette (Neb.) (2/21)
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AVMA stresses importance of dental health in pets
Most people are unaware about how important dental health is to their pets
despite the fact that periodontal disease is the most common health
problem in cats and dogs and could lead to infections and even
life-threatening conditions, said AVMA President Dr. Larry Corry. AVMA
encourages "all dog and cat owners to regularly brush their pet's teeth
and regularly see their veterinarian for checkups," Corry said.
United Press International (1/27)
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Dog's nose holds promise for disease detection
A dog's nose has the ability to differentiate odors humans cannot, because
of its rich sensory receptor sites. Aside from finding lost people and
contraband, studies show that dogs can sniff out diseases such as cancer.
Anchorage Daily News (Alaska)
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Council approves measure barring sale of pets
in West Hollywood
The West Hollywood City Council in California approved a proposal to ban
the sale of cats and dogs in area pet shops. Animal advocates are hoping
the move will reduce the instances of "animal trade" and promote
shelter-animal adoption among consumers.
The Examiner (2/2)
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Pawnation rates pet friendly hotels
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Overweight pets a growing problem in U.S.
KNBC-TV (Los Angeles) (1/27)
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Opposition to debarking surgery grows
The ethical issues surrounding debarking surgery, which involves cutting
the vocal cords of dogs to minimize the sound they make when they bark,
are prompting many animal rights advocates and veterinarians to renounce
the procedure. Dog owners who live in apartment buildings and other public
housing projects usually opt for the procedure to avoid complaints from
their neighbors. AVMA suggests that the surgery be performed only "after
behavioral modification efforts to correct excessive vocalization have
failed."
The New York Times (2/2)
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Personhood" of dogs could lead to canine identity crisis
In urban settings, dogs can become increasingly attached to their owners
and sometimes play a more human role as they fill relationship gaps in
their owners' lives, possibly leading to a canine identity crisis,
according to a canine expert.
New York magazine
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Labrador is still America's favorite dog, kennel group says
The Labrador retriever is still tops in the U.S. in terms of being the
most popular dog breed in 2009, according to the American Kennel Club. The
breed has been the country's favorite for the last 19 years. The next most
popular breeds for the U.S. are the German shepherd, Yorkshire terrier,
golden retriever and beagle.
American City Business Journals/Seattle (1/27)
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Lisa Mulinax Addresses the
Cesar Milan Controversy go to article
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Eli Lilly releases "Prozac" product
for Canine Separation Anxiety
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10 Tips for Making Veterinary Visits More
Enjoyable For You and Your Dog
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Five Plants Most Hazardous to Your Pet's Health