http://www.MarsanPoodles.com/News_List.aspxNews Articles for Exceptional ACK and UCK Standard PoodlesCopyright 2008 Marsan Poodles. All Rights Reserved.20Vaccinations: A Word of Caution for Our Animals Part I by Dr. Will Falconer Efficacy (or: Does it Work?) Every procedure we do to ourselves or those in our care should be a useful one or there is no reason to do it. This may seem obvious, but bears mentioning, especially in the world of modern medicine. While vaccinations may confer immunity in animals, how effective or useful is it ...http://www.MarsanPoodles.com/News_View.aspx?Articleid=70Species Appropriate Diets for Dogs and Cats From the Wild The ancestors of our domestic dogs and cats were/are quite adept at feeding themselves a balanced carnivorous diet. Although our dogs and cats have adapted to living with us and eating processed diets, it serves us to ask: are they really thriving? A natural diet for our carnivorous friends should consist of at least 50-60% raw protein ...http://www.MarsanPoodles.com/News_View.aspx?Articleid=69Grocery Stores Sell Poor Quality “Dog Food” Many people are feeding their dogs kibble (“dog food”) they buy from grocery stores, thinking they are doing well for their pets. Many of these brands in grocery stores have it going on with advertising… they do. Fun, exciting ads… Drop-dead gorgeous and energetic dogs... Outstanding testimonials from show breeders… They sponsor dog shows… But the ...http://www.MarsanPoodles.com/News_View.aspx?Articleid=68Standard poodles are a very old breed of dog that have been perfected for centuries to create the unique, energetic, and intelligent form that we have today. It is believed to have been around for at least 400 years, finding its roots in Western Europe. Its actual origin location isn’t known for certain, but it is believed that the original breeding between a Barbet and an Hungarian Water Hound ...http://www.MarsanPoodles.com/News_View.aspx?Articleid=67Avoid These Top-25 Most Hazardous Holiday Substances for Pets Common holiday items and food can be harmful to dogs, cats and other animals SACRAMENTO, CA (December 8, 2008) – United Animal Nations (UAN) today issued a list of the 25 winter-related substances that are most hazardous to pets. UAN advises all pet owners to use caution with the following items this season: Alcohol Aluminum ...http://www.MarsanPoodles.com/News_View.aspx?Articleid=66