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   <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:38:25 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Sep 3, Eye irritation in both eyes while we&#39;re on vacation</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/eye-irritation-in-both-eyes-while-were-on-vacation.html</link>
    <description>Our dog came home from daycare last week with a slight pink eye and greenish goo in corner of eye.  Next day we went on vacation and 3 days later both</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:38:19 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 31, My Dog Fears Men - Thoughts Anyone??</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/my-dog-fears-men-thoughts-anyone.html</link>
    <description>We just purchased a 6 mo old springer spaniel. She apparently was abused by a 16 year old male every morning. We did not know this when we got her.   Maggie</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:04:07 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 31, Dog Ongoing/Recurring Skin Rash </title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/dog-ongoingrecurring-skin-rash.html</link>
    <description>My dog has had some form of a recurring rash since I rescued him two years ago.   Hello, My name is Sarah and my dog&#39;s name is Wally. He&#39;s a 9 pound what</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:51:17 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 30, My lab&#39;s entire body is red</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/my-labs-entire-body-is-red.html</link>
    <description>My dog is lethargic and her entire body is red. I took her to the vet last week for itching and hair loss.  They put her on prednisone and cephalexin.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:12:16 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 28, Out of control dog scratching, hair loss, ear buildup &amp; loss of hair</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/out-of-control-dog-scratching-hair-loss-ear-buildup-loss-of-hair.html</link>
    <description>My older dog is looking terrible - she scratches incessantly, is losing hair, has scabs and has developed a large lump on her belly.  I saved my beautiful</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:05:20 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 27, Dog Tick Removal - Removing Ticks from Dogs the Right Way</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/dog-tick-removal.html</link>
    <description>Proper dog tick removal decreases the risk of infectious diseases and secondary bacterial infection, and the right tools make removing ticks from dogs a breeze.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:43:31 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 24, Wart on Our Puggle&#39;s Chin</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/wart-on-our-puggles-chin.html</link>
    <description>We have a 2 year old female puggle that has developed a growth on her chin. We first noticed it about 3-4 weeks ago. The vet saw it about 3 weeks ago and</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:03:36 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 18, Growth on Dog&#39;s Lip</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/growth-on-dogs-lip.html</link>
    <description>My dog has a sore on her lower lip that looks like a blood blister.  It has been there for a month.  It initially looked more red, like it was a blood</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:16:47 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 17, Pink Color on Front Legs of Lab</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/pink-color-on-front-legs-of-lab.html</link>
    <description>My 18 month old yellow Lab has pink-tinged skin on his front feet and lower legs (none on back legs). There is no hair loss at all.  The color is of the</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:26:50 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 16, My Cats Odd Behavior</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/my-cats-odd-behavior.html</link>
    <description>My neighbors got a cat about 1 year ago, as a kitten, who befriended my 10 year old cat. They are always together in the yard, never apart.  Last night</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:43:32 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 11, Dog Allergy to Human Dander</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/dog-allergy-to-human-dander.html</link>
    <description>We just had our 5 year old yellow lab allergy tested and the thing she&#39;s most allergic to is human dander.  The vet said the allergy shots have a 25-50</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:48:22 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 10, Parvo in Puppies : Diagnosis, Treatment &amp; Prevention</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/parvo-in-puppies.html</link>
    <description>Parvo in puppies is a highly contagious disease that can be especially deadly puppies under the age of 4 months. Learn how to spot the primary symptoms along with proper treatment and prevention.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:42:16 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 7, Dog Eye Injury</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/dog-eye-injury.html</link>
    <description>Do I need to get treatment for this eye injury, or is it something that will heal itself?  I think my 9 month old German Shepherd/Lab mix got a whap in</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2010 19:39:48 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 5, Wart-Like Growth in Dog&#39;s Gum Line</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/wartlike-growth-in-dogs-gum-line.html</link>
    <description>Three days ago I noticed a pea-sized growth just below my dogs lower teeth, in the gums.  It appeared so fast. It looks like a wart, but I don&#39;t know if</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:10:14 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 4, Dog Eye Irritation and Swelling</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/dog-eye-irritation-and-swelling.html</link>
    <description>Problem Summary: My dog has been having a yellowish goopy discharge from his eye, and the third eyelid is showing and looks a little pink and irritated.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:47:03 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Aug 3, Dog Herpes Virus</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/dog-herpes-virus.html</link>
    <description>Arielle, our 6 year old toy fox terrier, was diagnosed with the herpes viurs.  She has fatty deposits in her eyes and is taking Fucithalmic Ointment as</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:14:33 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 26, Parvo Symptoms, Treatment &amp; Prevention</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/parvo-symptoms.html</link>
    <description>Learn the 8 most common parvo symptoms along with the right steps to prevent and treat this dangerous disease.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:01:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 23, Belly and Leg &quot;Rash&quot; on Dog</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/belly-and-leg-rash-on-dog.html</link>
    <description>I have a 4yr old female chocolate lab (Scout) that has developed a rash over the past week on her back legs, belly and lower chest area.  For a background:</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:39:45 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 21, Dog - SARD - Sudden Accute Retinal Disorder - Treatment Options?</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/dog-sard-sudden-accute-retinal-disorder-treatment-options.html</link>
    <description>Connor, our male 6 1/2 year old boxer, has just been diagnosed with SARD (Sudden Accute Retinal Disorder).  Right now, he&#39;s probably 80 blind and degrading</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:59:55 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 20, Mast cell on my male beagles head</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/mast-cell-on-my-male-beagles-head.html</link>
    <description>We noticed on July 12, 2010 that our male beagle had a small bump on his head.  As the week went on we noticed it getting bigger and on Friday of that</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:08:58 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 14, Dog Skin Rash on Mouth and Neck</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/dog-skin-rash-on-mouth-and-neck.html</link>
    <description>I have a 12 month old female Boxer (Stella) and I have been trying to get on top of her skin rash for the past 6 months.  Currently she has a constant</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:13:54 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 12, Inflammed Paw Pads</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/inflammed-paw-pads.html</link>
    <description>Our 14 year old male Shih Tzu has had inflamed paw pads for a couple weeks that sometimes bleed a bit.  I have tried soaking them in Epsom salt, and I</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:49:03 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 11, Friendly Dog Breeds</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/friendly-dog-breeds.html</link>
    <description>I am interested in getting a dog and would prefer a friendly breed.  I like Shelties but am worried the breed is not friendly or is shy to people. Are</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:32:01 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 8, Dog Lump/Tumor on Hind Foot</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/dog-lumptumor-on-hind-foot.html</link>
    <description>I have a 4 year old, 9 lb, female Jack Russell with a quick growing lump on her right hind foot near the toes.  It is oval-shaped and the skin has changed</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:37:14 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 3, Dog Friendly Vacation Rentals: How to Find Your Perfect Spot</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/dog-friendly-vacation-rentals.html</link>
    <description>Good dog friendly vacation rentals may seem tough to come by, but these resources will guide you to your perfect spot in no time.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 21:31:23 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 29, Dog Diabetes: Could Your Dog Have It?</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/dog-diabetes.html</link>
    <description>Dog diabetes is a relatively common issue that all too often goes undetected until an emergency occurs. Learn how to detect, prevent and treat this potentially serious condition.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:27:52 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 28, Red Rash on Dog&#39;s Underbelly</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/red-rash-on-dogs-underbelly.html</link>
    <description>Our 1 yr old male Stephens Cur mix started losing hair about 6 weeks ago on the inside of his legs and belly.  Now, as of a couple days ago, he developed</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:23:23 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 27, Eye Concern for English Bulldog</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/eye-concern-for-english-bulldog.html</link>
    <description>Problem Summary:  Our English Bulldog has developed over the last few hours a bulge in either the white of his eye or in the skin surrounding same. ***c2-below-1st-paragraph.shtml***</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:03:06 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 26, My dachshund has diabetes</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/my-dachshund-has-diabetes.html</link>
    <description>My 10-year old Dachshund, Suzy, was recently diagnosed with dog diabetes. The vet put her on a special dog food and she receives 2 injections of insulin</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:55:41 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 19, Dog Hot Spots</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/dog-hot-spots.html</link>
    <description>My golden is 10 months old and had 2 scabs on her head in May. We took her to the vet who diagnosed them as hot spots and prescribed meds and an oinment.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:55:24 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 19, Buster&#39;s Breakfast</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/busters-breakfast.html</link>
    <description>Buster is a 90lb. boxer... cooking for him is a real challenge!  He loves this one.  1 large double chicken breast, including skin and bones 5 carrots</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:22:08 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 14, Raised Scab on Dog&#39;s Stomach</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/raised-scab-on-dogs-stomach.html</link>
    <description>A red dime-sized circle developed in the middle of our Boston Terrier&#39;s stomach 3 weeks ago that is now raised and has sort of a dark scab on it.  It never</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:55:50 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 13, Rash on belly &amp; down legs &amp; under front leg armpits</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/rash-on-belly-down-legs-under-front-leg-armpits.html</link>
    <description>Rash on belly &amp; down legs &amp; under front leg armpits...  Boomer&#39;s approx. 10 months old, lab/pit mix, rescue dog, 67.1 pounds, we&#39;ve had him since he was</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:29:48 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 2, Are Garlic and Bouillon Dangerous for Dogs?</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/are-garlic-and-bouillon-dangerous-for-dogs.html</link>
    <description>I&#39;m concerned about some of your homemade dog food recipes due to the fact that they contain garlic which I have heard can be bad for a dog&#39;s health. </description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:04:19 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 31, Growth on Back Leg</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/growth-on-back-leg.html</link>
    <description>My dog&#39;s growth started out looking like a tick, then it grew in size, ruptured and bled.  It has not bled since and does not seem to bother her, although</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 14:02:51 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 29, Dog Rash on Stomach</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/dog-rash-on-stomach.html</link>
    <description>My Yorkie is a 5 months old female. She has a rash on her lower stomach: it is red, in the shape of circles, and where she scratches (she scratches a lot)</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 29 May 2010 12:08:56 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 23, Why does my dog have darkend spots and patches on his coat?</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/why-does-my-dog-have-darkend-spots-and-patches-on-his-coat.html</link>
    <description>My dog has darkened spots and patches on his coat. Under the dark areas the skin is a little red.   He is a 1 year old Pitt Bull. He is flea treated. His</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 21:03:29 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 19, Natura brand pet food &amp; their purchase by Proctor and Gamble</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/natura-brand-pet-food-their-purchase-by-proctor-and-gamble.html</link>
    <description>What are everyone&#39;s thoughts about Proctor and Gamble purchasing Natura brand pet food?  I was absolutely appalled when I read that information.  I am</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 14:03:05 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 17, Wart on dog&#39;s chin</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/wart-on-dogs-chin.html</link>
    <description>My 2 year-old black lab/border collie has this pinkish wart on her mouth/chin.  I noticed it about 4 days ago and it does not seem to be getting better.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 13:12:07 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 16, Carrot and Apple Dog Treats</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/carrot-and-apple-dog-treats.html</link>
    <description>I just made up a batch of carrot and apple today.  The dogs love them.  Sorry to say, I do not measure ingredients, so all of my dog treats are slightly</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 16:34:11 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 15, Dog Has a Swollen Eye</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/dog-has-a-swollen-eye.html</link>
    <description>My 5 year old English Setter male has his left eye that is swollen and red.  Some times are worse than others.  It looks like the inner eye lid membrane</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 13:24:55 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 12, Eye Problem</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/eye-problem.html</link>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 14:31:53 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 3, Best Food for My Dog&#39;s Recurring Rash</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/best-food-for-my-dogs-recurring-rash.html</link>
    <description>I have a 2yr old Goldendoodle. I took him to the vet about 3 months ago concerning a rash on his stomach. They told me it was probably caused by his diet</description>
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    <title>May 1, 7 yr old jack russell - sick for about 2 months and no answer</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/7-yr-old-jack-russell-sick-for-about-2-months-and-no-answer.html</link>
    <description>Help! We have spent $1100 on tests and everything comes back normal, but Archie is slowly slipping away... Archie can hardly make it down the back porch.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 14:18:50 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Apr 30, Skin rash/abrasion on belly</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/skin-rashabrasion-on-belly.html</link>
    <description>My 3 year old female (spayed) Maltese has developed a small rash (approx 1 in length, .5 in width) on her belly by her back leg. It has appeared within</description>
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    <title>Apr 28, Veggie Delight Dog Food Recipe</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/veggie-delight-dog-food-recipe.html</link>
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    <title>Apr 19, Dog Diarrhea and Vomiting but Still Seems Energetic</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/dog-diarrhea-and-vomiting-but-still-seems-energetic.html</link>
    <description>My dog PJ is having very large loose bowel movements, part watery, and is apparently regurgitating some foamy stuff too.  He is a Chihuahua/Pomeranian</description>
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    <title>Mar 29, Small Red Marks on My Dog&#39;s Stomach and Groin</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/small-red-marks-on-my-dogs-stomach-and-groin.html</link>
    <description>I have a 10 year old Jack Russel Terrier.  About 2 weeks ago I started seeing small red marks on is stomach and groin area.  He&#39;s been licking at them</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:12:33 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 27, Skin Problems Dog</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/skin-problems-dog.html</link>
    <description>My 10 yr old male Bichon has been plagued with skin problems (hot spots, inflammation) for most of his life.  I would like to try Aloe Vera gel both topically</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:24:03 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 27, Dog Pruritis</title>
    <link>http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/dog-pruritis.html</link>
    <description>My 8 year old, male, german shepherd has been biting, itching and scratching his groin and paws incessantly for a few days and I noticed today while giving</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:40:48 GMT</pubDate>
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