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On THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING

Animal Person

When I agreed to read and review Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson's THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING (Harper 2010), the regal Charles Hobson Booger, III was still with us. He was adopted by the Masson family and was apparently the most loving dog all who met him had ever had the pleasure of being licked by. And the crying would never stop.

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Canine Arthritis

4 The Love Of Animals

Arthritis is a very painful and common condition that affects older dogs. One in five adult dogs are affected by arthritis, and it has been reported to be the number one source of chronic pain that veterinarians treat every year. There are two common types of dog arthritis. There are a number of causes of arthritis in dogs.

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Pet Massage for Your Furry Loved One

4 The Love Of Animals

By the time you make it home, you’re absolutely spent and your shoulders are sore. A massage would really hit the spot right about now, wouldn’t it? After the benefits became more widely known, the practice spread to dogs, cats and other household pets. Fido can’t voice his opinion, but he feels the same way.

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