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All Rights Reserved.Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:38:01 EDT15http://www.cbsnews.com/track/rss/sections/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main500199.shtml??source=RSS&http://wwwimage.cbsnews.com/common/images/v2/logo_cbsnews_small.gif13623Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:30:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/04/08/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main4000751.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_4000751Dr. Debbye Turner offered tips and pointed to products, on The Early Show.Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:00:06 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/04/07/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main3998362.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3998362Dr. Debbye Turner says a new test may help you find out.Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:30:02 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/03/24/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main3961073.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3961073Dr. Debbye Turner tells how to get them to stop annoying things they do, such as scratching furniture, jumping on counters, and chewing plants.Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:00:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/03/21/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main3958208.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3958208Every year at Easter time, many parents give their kids rabbits as pets, only to have to turn them over to an animal shelter because they're too difficult to care for. Debbye Turner explains what people need to know before adopting a bunny.Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:30:06 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/03/17/tech/main3944935.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3944935Gorillas on Weight Watchers? Polar bears slurping sugar-free Jell-O shots? Giraffes nibbling alfalfa biscuits? Today's zoo staffers are trying new feeding tricks to keep animals healthy and happy.Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:00:06 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/02/26/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main3877818.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3877818Dr. Debbye Turner explains that it's similar to temporary homes provided by such setups or humans.Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:30:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/02/22/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main3862249.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3862249Classical is best, researchers say, and the slower, the better -- it seems to help canines cope with anxiety. Dr. Debbye Turner, The Early Show's resident veterinarian, reports.Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:30:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/16/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main3719260.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3719260They're just like humans in that respect, and The Early Show's resident veterinarian, Dr. Debbye Turner, suggested some workouts, and pointed to things to be cautious about.Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:00:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/08/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main3686177.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3686177Dr. Debbye Turner explained how to brush their teeth, and why it matters, on The Early Show.Tue, 01 Jan 2008 09:30:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/01/earlyshow/main3662755.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3662755As 2008 kicks off, The Early Show takes a look back at the big stories of 2007 -- those we lived and talked about and those that made us laugh, think and cry.Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:30:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/18/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main3627648.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3627648Scientists are using cutting-edge technology like that seen in the TV shows in the search for people who are cruel to our four-legged friends, as Dr. Debbye Turner reports.Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:00:04 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/12/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main3609609.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3609609The Humane Society of the United States has just finished a three-month investigation of a Los Angeles pet store that caters to celebrities like Paris Hilton and found that the pets were mass-bred and kept in horrible conditions.Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:00:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/12/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main3609214.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3609214Dr. Debbye Turner suggested items likely to give your pet joy, on The Early Show.Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:00:04 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/12/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main3487677.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3487677Dr. Debbye Turner warns of pets being injured, and even dying.Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:00:01 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/19/earlyshow/living/petplanet/main3384522.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3384522Love SUVs but just don't want to own one? Easy. You can sign a lease. Adore canine companionship but don't want to commit to owning a dog? Easy. Thanks to a new business called FlexPetz, now you can borrow one, just like a library book.Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:47:15 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/09/05/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main3235068.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3235068A group has been using donated human hair to make wigs and gives them, for free, to cancer patients and others for 28 years. Debbye Turner was there as one girl got her wig. It just so happened, she'd donated her own hair before she fell ill.Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:00:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/16/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main3174199.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3174199Households with more than one pet need to heed the needs of all of them, stresses Dr. Debbye Turner, who visited one family that has ten. She discussed the pros and cons of such setups, and suggested some ground-rules for pet lovers.Thu, 09 Aug 2007 10:30:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/08/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main3148359.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3148359The Early Show's resident vet, Dr. Debbye Turner, reports on an unusual patient recently fitted for a prosthetic.Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:30:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/08/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main3145745.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3145745Dr. Debbye Turner says a company is offering kits that determine which breeds are in your dog's genes. At the moment, 38 types can be pinpointed, but that'll be expanding soon to at least 115.Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:30:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/31/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main3117129.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3117129Pets to lighten the mood are being used more and more often by hospitals with patients who have more and more serious conditions, as Dr. Debbye Turner reports.Tue, 24 Jul 2007 05:30:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/23/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main3087968.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3087968The Early Show correspondent Debbye Turner stops by Monday to explain how a pet fish can be a great alternative for a family that doesn't have time to walk a dog or care for a cat.Thu, 12 Jul 2007 03:23:44 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/11/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main3044258.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3044258The California state Senate takes up a hotly debated bill that would make it the first state to require pets be spayed or neutered.Mon, 02 Jul 2007 06:00:00 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/29/earlyshow/living/petplanet/main3000023.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3000023Many families like to take everyone in the household along when they head out on vacation -- including their precious animal companions. But traveling with a dog or cat takes some planning.Wed, 27 Jun 2007 13:30:05 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/27/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2987176.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2987176It is estimated that two-thirds of all dogs experience anxiety linked to thunderstorms. And if left untreated, the behavior can turn more severe and destructive over time.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:20:01 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/21/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2961279.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2961279Dr. Debbye Turner brings some animals perfect for a family with limited space onto Thursday's The Early Show.Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:30:09 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/15/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2933619.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2933619Like their human owners, some 40 percent of American pets are also too fat. Now a new diet drug for dogs is available, specifically formulated to help Fido shed those extra pounds.Mon, 04 Jun 2007 09:30:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/04/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2880762.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2880762A Philadelphia music teacher's tabby actually tickles the ivories, as Debbye Turner saw for herself when she visited. A video of Nora doing her thing is a big hit on YouTube, and Nora even has a CD out.Thu, 17 May 2007 11:30:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/17/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2820501.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2820501The Early Show resident veterinarian Debbye Turner visited "Gentle Farm," north of L.A., where compassion is king. It houses dozens of abused and unwanted animals, which in turn help kids who've gone astray get back on track.Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:00:05 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/19/earlyshow/main2707047.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2707047Some large corporations are allowing their workers to spend time during the workday on prayer and other religious observances. Experts say it improves employees' quality of life, though others warn of the potential for legal problems.Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:00:09 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/11/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2671543.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2671543It's allergy season, and not only humans are affected. Pets can also suffer; but they have no way to help themselves. Early Show veterinarian Dr. Debbye Turner has some suggestions to help your pet feel better.Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:30:08 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/03/earlyshow/living/recipes/main2641638.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2641638Probably not, says Dr. Debbye Turner, who explains that it's too easy to shortchange them of needed nutrients. If you still want to, though, in light of the widespread pet food recall, Turner offers sample recipes for dogs and cats.Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:49:08 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/28/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2618085.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2618085The founder of a veterinarians' Web site that's been gathering data says the toll is likely to go much higher. And The Early Show's Dr. Debbye Turner points to one Web site claiming almost 2,000 pet deaths.Mon, 26 Mar 2007 11:00:13 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/26/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2607739.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2607739The Early Show resident veterinarian Dr. Debbye Turner explains how to tell whether your dog or cat is healthy, and what to do if you fed it potentially tainted food, even if it's not showing signs of being ill.Thu, 22 Mar 2007 17:00:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/22/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2595750.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2595750The Early Show veterinary correspondent Dr. Debbye Turner visited a fitness center for dogs to find out how some owners are helping their overweight dogs get back into shape.Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:00:06 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/20/national/main2587087.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2587087As many as one in six animals died in tests of suspect dog and cat food by the manufacturer last month after complaints the products were poisoning pets around the country. The cause is still a mystery.Tue, 20 Mar 2007 06:30:01 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/19/national/main2586721.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2586721As many as one in six animals died in tests of suspect dog and cat food by the manufacturer after complaints the products were poisoning pets around the country, the government said.Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:00:04 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/27/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2519614.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2519614Dr. Debbye Turner shared her favorites from a huge tradeshow. They range from a climate-controlled pet carrier to pooper-scoopers to self-cleaning litter boxes, and all will be in pet stores soon.Thu, 01 Feb 2007 01:13:55 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/31/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2416385.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2416385After a long struggle to recover from serious injuries, Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was euthanized. His veterinarian talks about his love for the horse in an interview with The Early Show veterinary correspondent Dr. Debbye Turner.Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:48:29 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/26/earlyshow/living/main2400756.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2400756If you always have dreamed of having your own home-based business, it's a good idea to start where your heart is. The Early Show's Debbye Turner shows a couple of examples.Wed, 24 Jan 2007 13:30:08 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/24/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2393732.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2393732The Early Show veterinary correspondent, Dr. Debbye Turner, outlines some of the more expensive aspects of owning a pet, and tells you how to curb those costs.Thu, 18 Jan 2007 09:00:05 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/17/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2366898.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2366898For many people, pets are part of the family. The law, however, sees pets as property. The Scheeles are trying to change that through a lawsuit over the death of their dog.Fri, 05 Jan 2007 14:00:09 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/05/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2333332.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2333332Dr. Debbye Turner reports on one innovative doctor in New York who says your extra weight is not your fault, and diet and exercise only scratch the surface in your fight against it.Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:00:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/28/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2304282.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2304282Dr. Debbye Turner says more and more people are using them, when they're at work or on vacation. She also explains how to pick a good one.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:28:41 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/14/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2263627.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2263627The Early Show's resident veterinarian, Dr. Debbye Turner, offers many and varied suggestions, for pet lovers and the people who love them!Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:30:09 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/28/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2211671.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2211671Body Mass Index is a popular way to assess one's physical fitness, but it might not be the most accurate. Some experts say it doesn't take into account gender, age and muscle mass.Thu, 09 Nov 2006 14:30:09 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/09/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2165577.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2165577On Monday, the cast on Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro's right hind leg came off, marking a milestone in the horse's recovery. But Barbaro's doctor warns that the horse is still battling a dangerous ailmnet, laminitis.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:11:21 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/10/12/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2083997.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2083997More hotels are putting out the welcome mats in an effort to attract more customers. Find out where you can take fido when you travel.Thu, 28 Sep 2006 08:38:21 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/09/27/earlyshow/mynewlife/main2043907.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2043907Daily four-mile treks with the youngsters from the St. Charles Children's Home in Rochester, N.H. are helping them get past anger and other emotional problems. Dr. Debbye Turner visited, and ran along with them as she got the story.Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:00:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/09/26/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2039800.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2039800The canines are pitted against one another at pools, and leap high and long over and into the water. The sport is catching on, reports Dr. Debbye Turner, as surely as the dogs fetch the objects used as lures.Fri, 15 Sep 2006 02:37:40 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/09/14/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2007312.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2007312A San Diego-based biotech company says it's bred cats that don't trigger allergies in humans, figured out why that is, and is breeding more. But the price tag should you want to buy one is hefty.Thu, 07 Sep 2006 15:00:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/09/07/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main1982217.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1982217The Chihuahua-rat terrier mix is being trained by a department in Ohio to sniff out pot. Debbye Turner watched Midge in action, and got an explanation from the sheriff who intends to use her to sniff out drugs.Fri, 12 Jan 2007 12:39:46 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/08/31/business/realestate/main1955124.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1955124Nearly two out of every three American homes are underinsured as homeowners, on average, have only enough insurance to pay for 78 percent of costs to replace or rebuild.