Entries for January 2011

Trupanion Reveals Health Concerns of Top Dog Breeds

Posted on January 31, 2011 17:18

In response to the American Kennel Club’s announcement of the top dog breeds in America, Trupanion, North America’s fastest growing pet health insurance company, today revealed common health concerns associated with these breeds. Here are the top five most popular dog breeds in America, and the health characteristics of each: Labrad...

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Dog’s bad breath could signal underlying illness

Posted on January 19, 2011 19:48

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog has such terrible bad breath. How can I improve this? — Beth in Rhode Island DEAR BETH: Take your dog to the veterinarian to be checked out, especially if the bad breath just started or just got worse in recent days or weeks. Sometimes bad breath is just a hygiene issue, but it also can signal an underlying illn...

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Leading parasitologist reveals heartworm preventive efficacy study results at NAVC

Posted on January 18, 2011 19:01

One preventive found to be 100 percent effective againstDirofilaria immitis strain. Historically, heartworm disease has been effectively prevented in dogs by using available preventives. However, recent research indicates that some field isolates and laboratory strains of Dirofilaria immitis may not be fully susceptible to preventiv...

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This Year's Best Online Pet Sites

Posted on January 18, 2011 18:20

Here is a list of fabulous resources online—about pet ownership, pet health, pet massage, and the other top topics you've asked us to discuss. THINKING OF ADOPTING (OR BUYING) A PET? A-Z information about dog adoption is offered on Petfinder, and they help you think through your choice. This is the "What Color Is Your Parachute?" site for pet see...

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Is Your Pet Winterized?

Posted on January 16, 2011 18:12

By KAREN STEINROCK As frigid temperatures persist and the prospect of heavy snow looms, humans take every precaution to stay warm and comfortable. We protect our bodies with all matter of insulated garb, race off to the store for last minute provisions, rent DVD’s, gas up the snow blower and wait for “the big one”. But what about four-legg...

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Pets needs extra TLC in cold months

Posted on January 16, 2011 17:43

Dear Ollie: I am writing this letter to say that I am no big fan of winter. During this last week, snow has been falling, falling and falling. I hate it. And I am really distressed when my owner ties me outside and my water dish freezes. Then my breath becomes cloudy and I begin to shake. Why does my owner think it is OK to tie me outside al...

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Top Five Cat Toxins Revealed

Posted on January 13, 2011 08:12

The Pet Poison Helpline, a 24/7 animal poison control based in Minneapolis, has listed the top five cat toxins of 2010. Human/veterinary medications: 40% About 40 percent of feline cases at Pet Poison Helpline in 2010 involved cats that improperly ingested human or veterinary drugs. Cats have difficulty metabolizing certain drugs, esp...

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Choosing Your New Vet and What to Expect

Posted on January 10, 2011 20:27

It is very important that you take your puppy to the veterinarian within the first week of purchasing him/her.  Even if the place where you purchased the puppy says he/she is up to date with vaccinations for the time being, there is generally a certain time period that the facility or breeder will be responsible for any medical conditions your...

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Pet Weight Loss – Tips And Suggestions

Posted on January 08, 2011 20:47

If you have pets at home and have been very happy about their pot bellies then hold on. A research conducted by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association reveal that pet obesity will put them under a risk of developing serious health problems like arthritis and diabetes. According to reports, about 44 per cent of dogs that is 33 million, were ove...

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The Most Unusual Dog and Cat Names of 2010

Posted on January 03, 2011 16:26

For many a pet owner, Max sounds mundane and Bailey is simply boring. In order to pay homage to those who take pride in their pets’ unconventional names, Veterinary Pet Insurance set out for the third year in a row to find the 50 most unusual dog and cat names in the United States. VPI employees selected the most unusual dog names from the company...

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