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  • Dog Owners Beware: New Disease Could Be Headed Your Way

    A rare disease is once again rearing its ugly head and has already claimed the lives of at least two Michigan pups. It’s called canine brucellosis and it appears to be passed down through breeding. Symptoms of the disease number quite a few, but generally pet owners should look for arthritis, eye problems, sterility, and lack of energy. So far the ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by blogmaster on October 14, 2008

  • The Menace That Is Beverly Hills Chihuahua

    If you have a small child or are just a fan of movies in general, than you have no doubt seen the previews for Disney’s latest blockbuster in waiting Beverly Hills Chihuahua. The movie centers around a group of talking Chihuahua’s that attempt to rescue a missing pup in of course none other than Beverly Hills. While there’s little debate to the ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by blogmaster on September 26, 2008

  • Doggie DNA A Growing Trend

    Pet lovers who are afraid of being scammed the next time they go looking for a pure breed and want to make sure they are getting what they pay for, may just want to pay attention to this next story. Straight from the Flushing Medical Hospital located in Flushing Michigan, comes the tale of a new service that is helping pet owners everywhere prove ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by blogmaster on July 29, 2008

  • When Buying From A Breeder, Information Is Key

    You’re ready to get a new pet and for various reasons you’ve decided on a specific breed of pet that just isn’t available at a local shelter. No what you have in mind is a pure breed. A pet that has been bred to be of a certain type and comes with an outrageous price tag. The last thing you want, the last thing any of us wants is to be taken ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by blogmaster on July 24, 2008

  • The reputable breeder

    People often ask me what to look for in a good pet breeder.  I always use the following list when advising them on choosing a purebred dog breeder.   Only breeds a very few types of dogs and is knowledgeable on the various breeds he has.Interviews you and has you complete a questionnaire or application before agreeing to sell you a ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by bloglady on February 25, 2008

  • Limp tail? Could be Cold Tail.....

    Working with a lot of breeders a person sure can learn a lot about breeds of dogs and what problems certain breeds can get.  We had a yellow lab come into the clinic once and it had this limp tail hanging down.  The vet had us take xrays and we couldn't see a fracture or displacement of the tail.  Then one of our breeders came in ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by lorrainehug on November 7, 2007

  • Don't Support Puppy Mills.....

    Research your breeder first.  I refuse to even go into a pet store that has puppies for sale(unless they are from a local shelter and are needing adoption). If the store says that the puppy is from a breeder you have to look closely at the paperwork as these pups can be from brokers.  Brokers will purchase puppies from puppy ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by lorrainehug on April 25, 2007