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The Most Popular Dog Names of 2017

The Most Popular Dog Names of 2017

Each year, Rover.com compiles a list of the most popular dog names. In recent years, they have repeatedly found that people prefer to give  their dogs human names rather than more traditional canine names like Spot or Patches. Along with the most...
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First Annual K-9 Trials to Take Place in Oceanside

First Annual K-9 Trials to Take Place in Oceanside

Oceanside dog lovers will be thrilled to note that the first annual K-9 Trials will be taking place on April 22, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at El Camino High School in Oceanside. K-9 teams from the western U.S. will compete in a showdown that...
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Voluntary Pet Treat Recall

Voluntary Pet Treat Recall

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just issues a press release letting consumers know that a dog treat manufactured by Nature’s Recipe® Oven Baked Biscuits with Real Chicken is under a voluntary recall.  The product...
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Military Dog Awarded For Heroic Actions

Military Dog Awarded For Heroic Actions

With so many branches of the military right in our backyard, we here in San Diego have a special appreciation for the men and women who serve our country in uniform. At Fon Jon, we also have extra gratitude for the canines that serve. Though few...
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Most recent pet food recalls

Most recent pet food recalls

Just like people food, we really have to keep our ears open to pet food recalls.  The best place to visit on a bimonthly basis is the Humane Society website. They keep an updated list of contaminated foods and treats harmful to pets. Another...
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A female dog’s act of bravery with her pups

A female dog’s act of bravery with her pups

Every once in a while you read a remarkable dog story. Sometimes dogs’ actions seem to go beyond instincts in a way that touches our hearts, and this recent story we spotted on the DogHeirs blog is an example.   A German Shepherd mix named...