The DogChannel Newswire (03-17-08)

Dog Treats Recalled Over Concerns of Possible Salmonella Contamination
A brand of dog treats is being recalled over fears of possible Salmonella bacteria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Alberta-based Rollover Premium Pet Food are warning consumers not to purchase or use the "Roll Over Pork Tenders Premium Dog Treat," The Canadian Press reports.
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Noisy Dogs Pose Problems for Police
There is probably no more controversial subject for a police department than barking-dog calls. Neighbors who have been friends for years find themselves not speaking to each other, and ultimately calling the police over a noise problem caused by a barking dog, the Arizona Republic reports.
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‘The Labrador Pact’: Special Dog Has Its Day
The world might be a better place if everything went to the dogs — or to the Labradors. So says “The Labrador Pact,” British novelist Matt Haig's darkly quirky tale of a noble dog's efforts to save his human family from ruin, USA Today reports.
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Old Dog, New Trick: Acupuncture
A New York Times columnist explores acupuncture as a complementary treatment for her arthritic senior dog, Otto.
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