IN THIS ISSUE       Number 74      June 8, 2001

1. The Straight Poop featured WEB SITE
2. The Straight Poop about DOG HEALTH
3. The Straight Poop about DOG NUTRITION
4. The Straight Poop about DOG TRAINING and ACTIVITIES
5. The Straight Poop guide to DOGS in the NEWS
6. The Straight Poop featured DOG COMIC
7. The Straight Poop featured DOG BOOK
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The Straight Poop Recommends SitStay.com

SitStay.com is not just another everyday online pet supply store. They sell unusual, interesting items, at bargain prices. Go spend a few minutes there and browse around. There's a pretty good chance you'll find something you can use and enjoy, at an affordable price.

http://www.straight-poop.com/sponsors/sitstay.html
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The Straight Poop Recommends DogToys.com

To you it's THE source for toys, treats and dog supplies. To your best friend, it's one big online CANDY STORE! Visit Dogtoys.com Pet Headquarters today!

Be sure to look for This Week's Deal!

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The Straight Poop featured WEB SITE

"How to Photograph a New Puppy", from the "Life With Dogs" collection at the American Kennel Club web site. Much better for a good laugh than for learning anything useful. Lots of other amusing, interesting and wacky goodies on the left-side navigation bar.

http://www.akc.org/love/dah/life/fun3.cfm
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The Straight Poop about DOG HEALTH

I found this article while looking for dogs in the news, but it fits right into our dog health section. It's about a Bella, a Los Angeles Fire Department Certified Search and Rescue dog (a veteran of Oklahoma City and many other disasters) who developed cancer, and how with a lot of help from a lot of good folks, defeated it. The best part is where the author tells us what to look for to catch this altogether too common canine ailment early. "Hollywood dogs 'speak' about canine cancer" by W. Reed Moran in USAToday.com.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/spotlight/2001-06-07-dogs-cancer.htm
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The Straight Poop about DOG NUTRITION

It's treat time! Recipes from A-Z. How about some Apple Crunch Pupcakes, or Rover's Reward? The Doggie Connection's Recipe Page.

http://www.doggieconnection.net/recipe/
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The Straight Poop about DOG TRAINING and ACTIVITIES

Effective? Yes. Controversial? Yes. Harmful to your dog? No more than jerking on his/her neck with a choke chain or collar. I'm talking about "Electric Collar Conditioning", which I used to think was awful and have come to think is an excellent and humane way to train your dog. This article by Ms. Pat Sullivan of the Training Ring at thepetcenter.com explains why. Click on the second article.

http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/training1.htm
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Let Rover be Comfy!

Kuranda makes a healthy, supportive and virtually chew proof dog bed and it's patented. It can be used indoors or out. This is the preferred dog bed for veterinarians and professional kennels worldwide. Visit our web site to see what makes a Kuranda bed different.

http://www.kuranda.com
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Yorkie Earrings? A Sheltie Cookie Jar?

A stunning representation of your favorite dog breed on a t-shirt, mousepad, mug, windchime, keychain, and more. Over 100 different dog breeds portrayed on coaster sets, address labels, charm/pendants, earrings, cookie jars, hold-a-note, refrigerator magnets, pet bowls, Xmas ornaments, umbrellas, puppets, collectibles and charms. High quality, very affordable.

I enjoy my coffee every morning in my Siberian Husky mug. And the picture looks just like Katie!

Animal Den, the Animal Lover's Gift Shop.

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The Straight Poop guide to DOGS in the NEWS

"FDA Approves First Injectable Heartworm Drug for Dogs" from the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) Talk Paper. Personally, I find that Katie loves the once a month "treats", but it is easy to forget to give them to her. I don't know whether the new injection will cost more or less than the old fashioned monthly pills. Worth looking into.

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/2001/ANS01088.html
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The Straight Poop featured DOG COMIC

Not in My Backyard:
http://www.notinmybackyard.com/strips/?day=4&size=6
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The Straight Poop featured DOG BOOK

This one sounds like a good summer read. A reviewer says, "This is a great book for pet-lovers. Dan rescues the deaf, albino Great Dane from her breeder. But it is really Gracie who rescues Dan. How she leads him from a job he hates to start Three Dog Bakery is a great and inspiring story. She reminds you to find the magic in all of us." Amazing Gracie, by Dan Dye.

Get it at Amazon.com