Monthly Archives: May 2011

Pet Chronicles: Hermes

Posted on May 31, 2011 by jackbarklausorg

MICKEY MANTLE HERMES GEGENHEIMER Black and Tan Miniature Dachshund born May 19, 2008 I did not grow up in a household that had any pets, unless you count short-lived goldfish won at the church festival or a hamster named Snowball … Continue reading →

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Dog Safety Tip: CPR

Posted on May 27, 2011 by jackbarklausorg

What would you do if your dog stopped breathing?  What if you don’t have time to drive to a vet?  Do you know what to do? Check out this video on how to perform CPR on your dog: For more … Continue reading →

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Incredible Story

Posted on May 24, 2011 by jackbarklausorg

http://www.carbonated.tv/scripts/player/player.swf What would you do?

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Pet Chronicles: Snickers

Posted on May 20, 2011 by jackbarklausorg

SNICKERS (1992-2009) Snickers lived a long and privileged life.  Born into trouble, he immediately found his life flipped upside down as he landed at The Humane Society of Indianapolis, with no direction of where his life would lead next.  Blessed … Continue reading →

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Who is the Top Dog?

Posted on May 18, 2011 by jackbarklausorg

Each year the American Kennel Club announces an annual listing of the most popular dog breeds in America.  For the 20th consecutive year the Labrador Retriever takes the top billing.   Check out the list below: 2010 Most Popular Dogs … Continue reading →

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Heartworm Disease

Posted on May 16, 2011 by jackbarklausorg

Here is some general information about Heartworm Disease: What is it? Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic worms living in the arteries of the lungs and occasionally in the right side of the heart … Continue reading →

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Dog People vs Cat People

Posted on May 12, 2011 by jackbarklausorg

From CNN – 1/13/2010 Do you rejoice at the sound of barking but cower at a meow? Or do you look at a cat and feel an instant sibling-style connection? With the proliferation of Web sites cultivating photos and videos … Continue reading →

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Home Remedies for Pets

Posted on May 12, 2011 by jackbarklausorg

Info provided by Dr. Justine Lee DVM, DACVEEC Here are some tricks of the trade about what home remedies are laying around your house that may help you avoid an expensive trip to the vet. Allergic reactions  Isn’t it cute … Continue reading →

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Canine of the Year?

Posted on May 9, 2011 by jackbarklausorg

As more details continue to surface about the capture of Osama bin Laden, one detail that continues to capture my attention is the use of a highly trained military dog that “may or may not have been” used in the operation.   … Continue reading →

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Pet Chronicles: Get Involved

Posted on May 3, 2011 by jackbarklausorg

Each week The Jack Barklaus Foundation pet blog will feature a new story about one of our reader’s pets.  This is a way for everyone to share their pet’s story with the rest of the world.  To send in a story about your … Continue reading →

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