As 2006 came to a close, a dangerous trend threatened the lives of thousands of dogs in Asia. Prompted by fears of disease outbreaks, China and South Korea both began taking hard line measures, including mass slaughter, to ensure that their canine populations would not contribute to the spread of infection.
The American Kennel Club ranks the most popular breeds for 2005.
For the 16th consecutive year, the Labrador retriever was selected as the most popular purebred dog in America, according to registration figures released by the American Kennel Club in January. Almost three times as many Labs were registered in 2005 as any other breed.
The Yorkshire terrier moved from fifth to third place and the Chihuahua moving out of the top 10, with the miniature schnauzer replacing it.
A new drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration gives veterinarians another tool to manage obesity in dogs.
Veterinarians caution pet owners against skipping vaccinations, despite a recent drop in reported rabies cases.
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