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Pet Vet: Urinary incontinence can be helped with diagnosis, medications

Matilda had never urinated or defecated in the house. But Ellie found her dog curled up under the dining room table, looking quite sheepish, and the dog's bed full of urine. Ellie did her best to comfort Matilda; she could use some comforting words, too, as concerns surface about possible health...

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Pet of the week

Tinker Bell, 8, is tortoiseshell and white. Turn on some soft music, start brushing Tinker Bell, and listen to her serenade you with her cute little raspy voice. She is calm and kind. Also, she's declawed and needs to be an indoor-only kitty. She'll think life is fine sunning herself through a window...
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Pet of the week

Buddy, 4, is a neutered male chocolate Labrador retriever. He was surrendered to the shelter when his owner was facing a move. Buddy is a personable, lovely dog. He gets along well with children, other dogs and cats. He is house-trained and prefers being around people as a house dog. Buddy's previous...
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Red skin spots an indication that dog has serious disease

Kali has developed reddish purple spots all over her body. The 2-year-old Maltese appears fine in other respects, according to the lap dog's owner.
FAMILY

Teach children to respect animals' boundaries

Like many people, I have always loved animals. That sentiment didn't prevent me from getting bitten in the face by a dog when I was about 4 years old.
PETS

Dog-training expert has been to Japan, prison, as part of job

For more than 30 years, Ken McCort has been considered an elite animal trainer - the trainer of last resort. He's the man people turn to when other trainers have thrown in the towel and given up on an animal with problem behaviors.
PETS

Ada Count Pet of the Week: Shadow the mix

Shadow, 2, is a spayed female, German Shepherd mix. Shadow was relinquished to the shelter due to a military transfer of her owners. She has a wonderfully cheerful and light-hearted personality. She would make a great companion for a family with children. She is crate-trained and house-trained. ...
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Canyon County Pet of the Week: Cartman the mix

Cartman, 2, a Chocolate Lab mix. He weighs a healthy 67 pounds. Cartman is looking for a home where his "people" are around most of the time, as he sometimes suffers bouts of separation anxiety. Crates, whether plastic or metal, don't work for him. Keep him away from those and you will see a terrific...
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Boise Spay/Neuter group hosts Mother's Day dog walk

Mom a dog lover? Bring her to this free walk with a good cause.
PETS

Pet of the week

Cooper, 1 1/2, is a handsome black and white border collie/lab mix. Cooper looks at you with such expression in his eyes, he seems wise beyond his young age. He weighs in at a medium-sized 49 pounds. Cooper is was surrendered by his owner after six months. The owner suggested he might do better ...
PETS

Pet of the week

Keno, 7, is a neutered male, black and white Labrador retriever mix. He was surrendered to the shelter due to not getting along with younger children. Keno is a physically active dog and would be a great walking and hiking partner. He is a bit standoffish with new people. Once Keno knows you, he...