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| Changes at All Things Dog Blog... Posted: 30 Jun 2010 11:00 AM PDT by Carrie Boyko         (c) Carrie Boyko Tanner Announces Good News for Adopt a Dog Park All the dogs at All Things Dog Blog have been itching to have their own blog. I told Xena, Tanner and Oliver that it is a lot of work, but they assured me they can handle a tip a day. Starting today, you can read their tips at 5 Minutes for Fido, where the my pack will take turns giving us ideas for happy pups and happy families. Tanner won the drawing to get his picture on the blog. It's a totally silly picture, so Oliver and Xena have been teasing him. Such is the lot of a 'cover dog'; somebody is always going to be jealous. Stop in and see what's up with doggie play dates, exercising on a rainy day and more at 5 Minutes for Fido. Well, folks, it seems that all good things must come to an end. After nearly a year (18 answers in 11 months) of answering your dog health questions, Dr. Jacki, with her thriving practice and growing, young family, finds herself with a bit too much on her plate. I'm hoping she'll pop in for an occasional guest post, but there's more....keep reading. This column was the start of something big for All Things Dog Blog, and I will be forever grateful to her for helping me get off the ground. The impetus for the blog's growth, I credit the ASK THE VET column as the beginning of the blog's sudden expansion, its rise to an appearance on the Technorati Top 100 Pet Sites, and the addition of more regular columns to meet the many needs of my readers. Your response to the ASK THE DOG TRAINER column has been absolutely thrilling to both Judy and me. Additionally, I am thrilled to announce that sponsors have stepped forward for Adopt a Dog Park, my grass roots effort to save our dog parks from demise during the economic downturn. Thank you in particular to Lupine Leads. You can do your part by visiting Adopt a Dog Park to learn more. Soon I will be introducing you to your new ASK THE VET columnist. Keep checking in, as that announcement will come shortly. All Things Dog Blog's Columns:
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| ASK THE VET: Why is My Dog So Restless? Posted: 30 Jun 2010 05:00 AM PDT by Jacki Bert  (c) reader copyright on file Granville, a Newfoundland Dear Dr. Jacki: My dog is a 9 year old Newfoundland who is showing his age but is healthy. I have had him checked by our veterinarian for an odd behavior and gotten no reason for it. Perhaps you will have an idea. Choppie (short for Porkchop) has gradually become more restless at times. He will pace from room to room, asking to go outside, then wanting to come back in, then back outside and so on. He does not cry or moan or scratch, and there are no signs of pain. I cannot figure out why he is so restless. This is not all the time, just sometimes for short periods. Any thoughts? Thank you. ------------------------------------- It is difficult to say for sure why the restlessness and pacing, but it could be a medical reason (infection, neurologic) or behavioral. It depends on his age and upon a physical exam. If you haven't done so already, have your vet check him over really well and consider having bloodwork run on him. A Newfoundland becomes a senior much earlier than a small dog so it is important to run bloodwork yearly to help prevent any serious issues. Hope it works out to be nothing!! Dr. Jacki  ASK THE VET on All Things Dog Blog For more information on Dr. Jacki and her practice, you may find her at 4 Paws House Calls. A personal appointment will likely provide more specific information on your dog and your specific questions. Dr. Jacki's opinion or advice does not replace an actual exam with a veterinarian. Thanks to Kim for sharing Granville as today's cover dog. Isn't he a beautiful Newfie? Help protect our precious dog parks © Carrie Boyko, all rights reservedby Jacki Bert Follow All Things Dog at Twitter Find me at Facebook © copyright Carrie Boyko, all rights reserved Bookmark this on Delicious 
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