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Entries for March 2009
Posted on March 30, 2009 14:54
When her dog Liza starting having seizures, Alison Taub was alone at home for the first time since having major surgery - and her regular vet was closed for the weekend. The problem turned out to be in Liza's heart. "The emergency vet was actually a specialist in heart problems and pacemakers, which was really lucky," she said. "But they were also ...
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Posted on March 30, 2009 11:12
After a long winter, it’s great to see the spring flowers starting to bloom. But the ASPCA warns that some of the most popular flowers and shrubs can pose a hazard to our pets. The Animal Poison Control Center received nearly 8,000 calls for plant poisoning in 2008. Here is a ASPCA list of some common plants that can be hazardous to your pet’s hea...
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Posted on March 29, 2009 12:41
Source: Examiner.com, Sharon HarleighLast week, I was walking Angel and found a dog who had apparently escaped from his home. He was clean, groomed, and well mannered, but had no collar or tag on him. Three of us stood there with our dogs, trying to figure out what to do. Several neighbors came out to see what was going on, but none of them recogni...
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Posted on March 28, 2009 19:15
Most people know that grapes/raisins and chocolate are toxic to dogs. However, there are other common items found in your garden or home that can poison a pet. Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. recently compiled a list of items most likely to cause toxic reactions in pets. The list was culled from 400 claims.Raisins/grapes, mushrooms, marijuana, lily, w...
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Posted on March 28, 2009 11:34
A cloud of doom cast over the clear spring skies of Georgia five years ago when a fatal cat disease, Cytauxzoonosis -- which can lead to severe malnutrition, dehydration and more -- swept through the state's northern region. "A couple of cases were diagnosed here, too," remembers James Brousse, DVM, owner of The Cat and Dog Clinic in Athens, Ga. "S...
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Posted on March 28, 2009 11:30
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Posted on March 28, 2009 07:49
Source: Examiner.comMaurice AguirreYou know the type. A nervous anxious dog who seems fearful of just about anything – humans, other dogs, bicycles. Needless to say, a shy dog can be a problem for you, the owner. The type of behavior he exhibits and his complete lack of confidence will make it impossible for you to give him even the most basic trai...
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Posted on March 27, 2009 11:35
Source: ToledoBlade.comCLEVELAND hops. The city rocks, but the Cleveland I know hops. He was discovered with six other puppies in a cardboard box abandoned in a city alley. The Animal Protection League said it's rescuing a lot more animals dumped on the streets lately.In fact, it saw a 500 percent jump in the number of abandoned animals found last ...
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Posted on March 26, 2009 13:52
Fleas are a very common in cats and dogs. Fleas are external parasites. Once they get into your home or yard, it can be very difficult to get rid of them. Did you know…The average lifespan of a flea is two to three months, but fleas can survive without food for more than 100 days? A female flea consumes 15 times her body weight in blood daily an...
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Posted on March 26, 2009 13:50
Most people look forward to Spring's warmer temperatures, but it can also be a bad time for your pets. For dog owners like Erin Williams taking care of a four-legged friend takes a lot of responsibilty. "If I had a kid I would take him or her for shots and keep checkups. So that's kind of how we feel about our dog," Williams said.Dr. Jennifer Johns...
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