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While frolicking in the park is great exercise and a good time for our playful pooches, canines may return home from the dog park with more than just new four-legged friends. Via Vicki Cook Delete the scoop?
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June is Adopt-A-Cat Month, in which several organizations—including the AVMA—hope to promote the benefits of having a cat (or cats) in the house and encourage responsible adoption and ownership to mitigate the problem of overpopulation. So far this month we’ve talked about the joys and benefits of cat ownership, and tips on selecting the perfect cat for you. This week, Dr. Jane Brunt, executive director of the CATalyst Council, and owner and director of the Cat Hospital at Towson in Baltimore, shares tips on preparing your home for a new cat. Delete the scoop?
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Responsible owners will want to have a plan in place for taking care of their pets if a hurricane evacuation is ordered. Via Vicki Cook Delete the scoop?
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Probiotic use for disease prevention and treatment in veterinary medicine is promising but still preliminary. Via jana rade Delete the scoop?
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Some foods suitable for humans are harmful – or even toxic – for animals. Most notable among these are: Via jana rade Delete the scoop?
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Dog bladder stones are painful but not life-threatening. However, no pet owner wants a pet to suffer and wonders what to do. In this interview, Dr. Cathy Alinovi discusses treatment and care options. Via jana rade Delete the scoop?
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Q. My dog just had his first seizure. What caused it, and is it likely to happen again? Does he need to be on medication for seizures? Delete the scoop?
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Dudley has come a long way since late last October when all four legs were completely paralyzed for reasons that are still a medical mystery. Via Vicki Cook Delete the scoop?
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More than 18million pets are at risk of dying early because of poor diets which often include takeaways, crisps and cakes. Via Vicki Cook Delete the scoop?
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Great Danes "turn gray" much earlier than Chihuahuas. Delete the scoop?
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In the wake of recent events like the Oklahoma tornadoes, the question must be asked: “Are you prepared to take care of yourself and your family, including your pets, when disaster strikes?” Via Vicki Cook Delete the scoop?
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Your child's age is important when bringing a cat into your family, but that's not where it ends. Delete the scoop?
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Liz Dickens’ dog Winston is able to paint again thanks to a surgery he had on a faulty kneecap. Delete the scoop?
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You take your male dog in to be neutered, and after he is back home, it appears that the testicles are still there. Or are they? Learn the answer to this common question, why it may happen, and if you should be concerned. Via jana rade
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The petMD Chocolate Toxicity Meter will let you know how much theobromide and caffeine your dog has consumed and the symptoms that may follow. Delete the scoop?
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by Mike Barton Here are some great tips about how to keep your pet safe around pools: There are many myths out there about pool safety with pets. First Via jana rade Delete the scoop?
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CAPC Predicts Lyme Disease Extremely High This Year PR Newswire (press release) To fully understand the threat of disease to dogs and cats in their immediate area, pet owners may sign up for regular email updates by visiting www.petsandparasites.org.
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Let’s face it: no one likes to think about their best friends growing old. One of the worst things about loving a dog or cat is the simple fact they age faster than we do. Delete the scoop?
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In the second part of Dr. Coates's "How To" series … cleaning ears. This is a chore that most pet owners will have to attempt at some point in their lives, and Dr. Coates has a step-by-step guide. Via jana rade Delete the scoop?
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A surgical procedure well known to the arthritic elderly and worn-out footballers is now available to dogs. Delete the scoop?
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Snails are not usually poisonous -- at least in the U.S. -- but things associated with snails can be. Via jana rade Delete the scoop?
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