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	<title>Frankie The Law Dog &#187; Dog Health</title>
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		<title>Does Your Dog Need a Pet Passport to Travel to Other Countries?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:09:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Traveling Internationally With Your Dog
If you are planning on traveling to another country with your dog, it is best to do some careful homework well prior to your planned trip.  Most countries have very specific rules concerning pet immigration.  Making advance arrangements and checking out the laws of the country of destination will help avoid problems when you try to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Make Pet Safety a Priority This Christmas</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:28:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 

Give Your Dog the Gift of Safety for Christmas
 Those of us who celebrate Christmas like to share the good times with all our loved ones, including our dogs.  But it is a good idea to keep in mind that some of our favorite Christmas traditions could potentially be dangerous for our pets if [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Avoiding Dangerous Dog Toys</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some Dog Toys Are Can Be Hazardous to Your Dog&#8217;s Health
Although it is important to provide your dog with adequate exercise and stimulation through play, there are some popular types of dog toys that you should either supervise very closely or avoid altogether.
 
Tennis Balls Do Not Make Good Dog Toys
Dogs love tennis balls.  They [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Case Against Retractable Dog Leashes</title>
		<link>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/11/the-case-against-retractable-dog-leashes/#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed</link>
		<comments>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/11/the-case-against-retractable-dog-leashes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:19:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dog Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dogs and the Law]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[what is wrong with retractable dog leashes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Why Retractable Dog Leashes May Not Be Your Best Choice
 
The mere fact that retractable dog leashes have earned the love of personal injury attorneys and the ire of dog trainers should tell you something.
What is a Retractable Dog Leash?
A retractable dog leash is a leash that is supposed to allow the handler to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pets Get Left Out in the Cold When Homes are Foreclosed</title>
		<link>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/11/pets-get-left-out-in-the-cold-when-homes-are-foreclosed/#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed</link>
		<comments>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/11/pets-get-left-out-in-the-cold-when-homes-are-foreclosed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:12:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Housing Foreclosure Crisis is Leaving Many Pets Homeless
 
Although some experts say the American economy is slowly showing signs of improvement, there are still many people out of work or otherwise facing financial hardship.  And in many instances, family pets are suffering the consequences.
Since the economic meltdown began in early to mid 2008, animal [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ASPCA Launches Three-Year Study of Canine Influenza</title>
		<link>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/11/aspca-launches-three-year-study-of-canine-influenza/#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed</link>
		<comments>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/11/aspca-launches-three-year-study-of-canine-influenza/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:01:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Study of Dog Flu Will Focus on Helping Animal Shelters Limit Transmission of the Illness
The ASPCA has announced what it is calling a &#8220;groundbreaking study&#8221; of the canine influenza virus, an extremely contagious respiratory illness and one of the viral causes of so-called &#8220;kennel cough.&#8221;
Canine Influenza is a Newly Emerging Disease
Dog flu, known as the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can My Dog Get Swine Flu?</title>
		<link>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/11/can-my-dog-get-swine-flu/#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed</link>
		<comments>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/11/can-my-dog-get-swine-flu/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:56:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pets Can Come Down With H1N1 Swine Flu
A cat in Iowa recently made headlines when it contracted swine flu.  The news also made pet owners, already apprehensive of contracting H1N1 themselves, fear that their pets may run a high risk of getting sick.  Worse, pet owners worry that they could spread the flu to their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are Tax Deductions for Pet Care Expenses Coming?</title>
		<link>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/09/are-tax-deductions-for-pet-care-expenses-coming/#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed</link>
		<comments>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/09/are-tax-deductions-for-pet-care-expenses-coming/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:35:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Will Dog Owners Soon be Able to Deduct Pet Care Expenses?
U.S. Representative Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI) has introduced the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (&#8220;HAPPY&#8221;) Act &#8211; H.R. 3501.  If passed, the HAPPY Act would amend the IRS Code to allow a deduction for pet care expenses.
HAPPY Act Would Give Pet Owners a Tax [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DNA Tests for Mixed Breed Dogs</title>
		<link>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/09/dna-tests-for-mixed-breed-dogs/#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed</link>
		<comments>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/09/dna-tests-for-mixed-breed-dogs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:57:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Should You Have Genetic Testing Done on Your Mixed Breed Dog?
So you&#8217;ve adopted a cute little mutt from the local animal shelter.  Wonderful!  You&#8217;ve not only saved a life, you&#8217;ve also robbed a puppy mill of profit by adopting rather than purchasing a dog from a pet shop.
You think your new family member might be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Puppy Mill Awareness Day is Saturday Sept. 19</title>
		<link>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/09/international-puppy-mill-awareness-day-is-saturday-sept-19/#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed</link>
		<comments>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/09/international-puppy-mill-awareness-day-is-saturday-sept-19/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:16:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saturday, September 19 has been set aside as Puppy Mill Awareness Day, and events are planned in England, Ireland and across the United States to draw attention to the plight of animals who are victims of puppy mill abuses.
Puppy Mills are a Growing Problem Everywhere
Puppy mills (called puppy farms in some countries) are a growing [...]]]></description>
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