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Microchip and Social Sharing Reunite Dog and Pet Parent
Monday, October 17, 2016
Pet microchipping can provide pet parents with the peace of mind that if their beloved furry family member is ever lost, there is hope he can be brought back home. Recently this is exactly what happened to a woman and her dog in Jacksonville,...
Cesar Dog Food Recall
Friday, October 14, 2016
The Mars Petcare company has voluntarily recalled the Cesar Classics Filet Mignon flavored canned wet dog food due to a possible contamination of small white plastic pieces. The lot numbers in the recall begin with 631FKCC or 631GKKC with...
Rescue Cat Rescues His Owner
Thursday, October 13, 2016
When Glen Shallman adopted his cat Blake, he had no idea that in changing Blake's life, he was changing his own. Mr. Shallman suffers from 3 life threatening rare brain diseases that cause seizures. Some of the seizures have occurred in his...
Have Scientists Found the Fountain of Youth for Dogs?
Monday, October 10, 2016
What if there was a drug that could extend your lifespan by many years? Would you take it? And what if that same drug could be given to your dog to do the same thing? Would you give it to your dog? A drug made called rapamycin, made from a...
World Rabies Day
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
September 28 marks World Rabies Day. Rabies remains a major concern worldwide, killing more than 55,000 people every year. In the United States, one to two people die annually, and there were more than 6,000 reported cases of animal rabies in the...
The Plague - A Zoonotic Disease Case in Colorado
Friday, September 23, 2016
In Jefferson County, Colorado, a domestic cat tested positive for the plague. Plague is a bacterial disease that is transmitted by fleas. Common host of the plague include a variety of rodents, but the disease can spread to other warm-blooded...
New Treatment for Pet Anxiety
Thursday, September 15, 2016
The first veterinary-approved prescription for pet related anxiety is being released by veterinary medicine maker Zoetis Inc. The first of its kind, Sileo is specific for treating pet anxiety due to loud noises such as fireworks or thunderstorms....
The New Anthrax: Is it a Risk to Pets?
Monday, September 12, 2016
A potential new disease has been discovered in Africa, and is currently being blamed for the death of not only some chimps and a few gorillas, but also some goats and even elephants. The culprit that has been discovered is a cousin to none other...
Food or Praise: The Ultimate Dog Training Debate
Thursday, September 8, 2016
The general school of thought that dogs "will work for food" has been mainstream for a very long time. Treats are the cornerstone behind most dog training programs, companies even formulate tiny low-calorie training treats solely for that...
Purina Beneful Dog Food Reformulated
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
The Nestle Purina PetCare Co., based out of St. Louis, Missouri, has chosen to change the formula of their popular Beneful dog food brand. The company recently received negative publicity regarding the class-action lawsuits concerning a...
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