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Entries for December 2009
Posted on December 17, 2009 15:45
IFyou’ve got pets, chances are you’ll want to include them in your family’s celebrations this Christmas.
In your head you’ve probably imagined the dog looking cute in antlers, behaving impeccably around your guests – possibly even handing round canapés from a tray on his back.
Sadly, in reality, Fido’s so wound up with all the exc...
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Posted on December 15, 2009 15:56
Pet owners should not believe everything they hear about their furry friends, a U.S. veterinarian advises.
"It is important for pet owners to separate urban legends from the truth when caring for their pets," Mark Nunez, of Animal Medical Center in Van Nuys, Calif., and president of the California Veterinary Medical Association, ...
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Posted on December 10, 2009 13:02
The economy may be in the doghouse, but the joy of giving to our pets hasn't diminished. Here are some new products to consider this holiday season:
Poor Harvie the Rabbit, Knute the Moose and Sheldon the Squirrel look reminiscent of road kill; these super-tough, flat-as-a-pancake, over-sized plush squeaky toys are particularly appealing t...
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Posted on December 10, 2009 13:02
Temperatures have dropped to below freezing, and the Seattle Humane Society offers some suggestions to pet lovers to keep their furry friends safe and warm.
"Pets belong inside with the rest of the family," said Brenda Barnette, chief executive officer for the Seattle Humane Society. "Don't be fooled into thinking that their fur coats wi...
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Posted on December 10, 2009 12:48
Will the age-old rivalry between dogs and cats be settled? New Scientist has examined studies on both animals in a range of categories:
· Brains (despite the recent studies on dogs' intelligence, the magazine gives the win to cats for having more neurons in the cortex)
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Posted on December 09, 2009 14:53
By Sharon L. Peters, Special for USA TODAY
As pet-obsessed as we've become as a nation, it's stunning to me how many kids (and adults for that matter) have no idea how to approach an animal they've never met.
In the last week, my gentlest-of-gentle-dogs Jasper has endured a rear-end surprise swat from a boy (who wasn't being ...
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Posted on December 09, 2009 14:52
Every year since the author wrote "A Puppy For Christmas" it has been reprinted in countless animal rescue and shelter newsletters to encourage the public to carefully consider before adding a pet to the family, and asking the public to realize that a pet requires a lifetime commitment.
Now, because of the economic recession, America and C...
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Posted on December 08, 2009 11:31
Q: I found fleas on my dog this morning. I’ve never had a problem before. I used Frontline for ticks this spring but stopped in July. Will Frontline work for fleas?
A: Fleas usually not much of a problem in Northern Wisconsin, but certain years seem to be worse than others, and this year has been a bad on...
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Posted on December 08, 2009 11:19
By DR. WILLIAM K. FAUKS
Q: Our family dog, a mixed golden retriever, is only 4 years old but is increasingly showing signs of arthritis. She limps badly and is quite stiff when she first gets up in the morning, or after a nap, but tends to loosen up some after a little exercise. Isn’t this rare for a dog this young? We’ve ...
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Posted on December 07, 2009 15:20
Ear Infection or Otitis externa is the inflammation of the external ear that extends up to the ear canal. This is more commonly known as the "swimmer's ear" and occurs both on human and animals. It is more prevalent on dogs with long floppy ears such as Cocker Spaniels.
Otitis externa can be caused by fungi, bacteria or parasites present i...
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