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Pets in the paper –

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on March 27, 2009 at 10:14 am

Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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Pets in the paper

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on March 16, 2009 at 10:03 am

Check out these animal stories from The Oklahoman today, yesterday and Saturday:

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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Why your dog eats poop

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on March 11, 2009 at 12:29 am

It’s one of those eternal mysteries. It’s like “What’s the meaning of life?” and “Why are we here?” Even though we may have come up with our own reasons, it still doesn’t seem logical. So we wonder anew: why do dogs eat poop?

I have the answer.

The geniuses at Pet Comfort Products, makers of all kinds of pet items, have come up with a list of 20 reasons why dogs eat poop. It’s, of all things, fascinating. Here’s a recap of their list:

  1. He’s hungry.
  2. She’s cleaning her living space.
  3. His doggy instinct could be telling him to carry it around like prey. 
  4. She has parasites or worms. 
  5. He’s looking for nutrients from other animal poop.
  6. She’s bored, lonely or neglected.
  7. He’s nervous.
  8. She’s covering her tracks. She doesn’t want you to be angry that she pooped inside. 
  9. It’s a novelty to new puppies.  
  10. She’s protecting her puppies. Mama dogs sometimes eat the evidence that young, vulnerable puppies are nearby.
  11. He’s watched you picking up poop and thinks it’s an acceptable behavior. But he has no scoop.
  12. She saw other dogs do it. 
  13. He likes the taste. 
  14. Her food isn’t good enough and she’s looking for a diet supplement. 
  15. He’s confused his low-quality dog food for poop. 
  16. She’s eaten too much, especially too much fat.
  17. He wants your attention, even if it’s negative attention. 
  18. She’s showing she’s submission to other, more dominate dogs. 
  19. He wants to eat more often than you’re feeding him.
  20. It’s an accident. She didn’t know it was poop.

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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Pets in the paper

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on March 10, 2009 at 9:27 am

Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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Pets in the paper

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on March 9, 2009 at 10:29 am

Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today, yesterday and Saturday -

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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Obamas pick pup – FINALLY!

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on February 25, 2009 at 5:47 pm

It seems like the campaign to get the Obama girls a puppy lasted longer than the campaign to get Obama in the White House. But finally – FINALLY – the family has chosen a dog.

The first dog will be a Portuguese water dog.

Our diplomatic relations with Portugal just shot through the roof. The Portuguese love us now!

First Lady Michelle Obama reportedly told People magazine that they chose the breed because it’s good-natured, medium-sized and hypoallergenic. The Obamas will pick up their new pooch some time in April, after they return from a Spring Break vacation.

Some fun facts about Portuguese water dogs:

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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ASPCA predicts 1 million animals will be homeless

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on February 22, 2009 at 11:30 am

As the economy continues to sink, people aren’t the only ones feeling the effects. More families are losing their homes, and many people aren’t sure what to do with their pets.

That problem could leave up to 1 million homeless pets homeless. The ASPCA makes the prediction based on foreclosure and pet ownership rates.

To help ease the blow, the ASPCA recommends pet owners who lose their living space to take one of these steps:

Volunteers who want to help out can do a lot to improve the situation, the ASPCA suggests. There are some steps many of us can take to help shelters and rescues deal with the possible influx of animals:

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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Eat at Johnnie’s tomorrow!

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on February 17, 2009 at 11:50 am

If you ever needed a burger, tomorrow’s the day!

All Johnnie’s Charcoal Broilers in the metro area are donating 10 percent of their sales to the Oklahoma Humane Society. Want to help? Here’s how:

Come on. You know you were going to eat anyway. Why not help out some lovable pets while you do? If you can’t go tomorrow, that’s OK. Go every third Wednesday of the month and eat up to help a pup!

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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Free coupon for $20 off vet bill

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on February 16, 2009 at 6:02 pm

These are tough economic times for everyone, including our pets. To help make sure our animals get the preventative care they need, Advantage and Bayer Health Care are kicking off the “Help Your Pet, Get to the Vet” campaign.

The companies are handing out $20 vouchers for pet owners beginning today and running through Feb. 28.

“In these challenging economic times, many pet owners are facing difficult choices about how to pay for and prioritize their pets’ care and wellness. And unfortunately, veterinary visits and preventive veterinary care are often cut due to financial struggles and concerns,” according to the campaign Web site.

They’re limiting the giveaway to about 83 vouchers every hour from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST so that everybody has a shot at getting some help. After all is said and done, about $260,000 in free vet care will be handed out.

The way it works is simple. You print out the voucher, take your pet to the vet, have your vet fill out the form and you mail it in. The result: you get a $20 check in the mail.

The vouchers are open to any adult in the United States, with a few restrictions. For example, the voucher must be used on preventative care.

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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Pet advice after the tornados

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on February 11, 2009 at 2:39 pm

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The tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma were a reminder to pet owners how important identification is.

Severe weather can rip down fences, pull down walls and leave pets confused and scared. At least one veterinarian is helping reunite lost dogs with their owners. The best way to ensure a pet is returned is by microchipping, he said. Collars and tags can sometimes be caught and torn by debris. Microchips stay under the skin and can be tracked by any vet or shelter official.

Here is some more information from the ASPCA about disaster readiness: 

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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