Month: January 2016

Source: Westminster….catch the magic!

Source: Westminster….catch the magic!

In less than 3 weeks, the world will focus attention on the Big Apple. Dog lovers everywhere will participate in the most prestigious dog show in America, the Westminster Dog show. Kudoos to the dedicated owners, handlers, breeders, judges and admirers of purebreed dogs. Special gratitude extended to Mr. David Frei for his tireless efforts […]

Source: Welcome to Canine Scribbles

Source: Welcome to Canine Scribbles

Source: Snuggles

It’s 24 degrees outside. A rareity for Charleston. My little starlet rhythmically snores softly beside me. Her breathe warms my face and heart. These snuggle times are what warm memories are made of…      

Today, we mourn the passing of two iconic men who dedicated their lives to the arts. Both died of cancer.

Early cancer detection is crucial to a favorable outcome. With all the technological advances of medicine, cancer screening programs still fail.

Clinical studies prove that canines can ‘sniff out cancer’. The olfactory apparatus of the dog is capable of detecting minute quantities of chemicals produced by cancer cells. Although most physicians would scoff at the notion that a dog could diagnose cancer, the field of canine olfaction deserves further exploration and study.

Because her dog continuously sniffed her chest, a middle aged woman scheduled a mammogram. Early breast cancer was found and treated. Five years later she remains cancer free.

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Despite our many faults, our dogs love us. People who do not have a dog in their lives often do not understand this strong human canine bond. ” Tell us please” they ask somewhat perplexed “How do you know your dog really loves you and just isn’t after that bag of treats?”