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Entries for April 2010
Posted on April 27, 2010 20:33
by Daphne Sashin
April showers bring flowers for sniffing, long walks in the neighborhood and afternoon naps on the lawns. But before you let your pet leap into spring, make sure you're keeping your dogs and cats safe from these seasonal health hazards:
1. Watch Out for Poisonous Flowers
Tulip, hyacinth and daffodil bu...
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Posted on April 26, 2010 21:15
By: Cathy Theisen DVM
Spring is the time of year when we inhale deeply and appreciate the beauty of new growth and abundance at the end of another long winter.
It's also the time of year when, SWAT!, mosquitoes start hatching and buzzing around, some of them carrying the deadly disease heartworm. Michigan is a heartworm...
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Posted on April 26, 2010 21:06
by KATHLEEN BAYDALA
Delilah was a happy, healthy 7 1/2-year-old Chesapeake Bay retriever.
She received annual checkups at her veterinarian's office and took a chewable heartworm tablet once a month. Still, last spring, she tested positive for the deadly parasite.
"I was just devastated," said Delilah's owner, Emily P...
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Posted on April 26, 2010 21:03
By Sue Novak
Spring weather has caused many of us to turn our attention to our yards — or what’s left of them after winter, and in my case, lack of attention last fall.
Jack and Bailey have beaten a path that may never come back again around the circumference of my yard, and I don’t even want to talk about the flower garden part —...
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Posted on April 20, 2010 20:32
Summer is such a great time. Swimming, barbecues, baseball and family fun. It’s also time to make sure your dog has all the necessary preventatives to enjoy the sun and warm weather.
Those nasty fleas and ticks can be most annoying and are easily prevented with a topical application of preventative, special chewable tablets or medi...
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Posted on April 20, 2010 20:30
By Jill Bowen
Q I treat my dog for heartworm, but not my cats as I was told that cats were immune to heartworm. Is this true? If not, how do they get these worms? Can they catch them from the dog?
A Many people think that heartworms are a problem only for dogs, but heartworms can cause a serious disease in cats, ...
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Posted on April 20, 2010 19:56
Source: TheStarPress.com
By Roger Smith, DVM
Q: I know about fleas, but what other types of bugs do I have to worry about on my outside pets?
A: Your pets might be enjoying the warm weather of spring. Unfortunately, it also brings an increased risk of parasites, both internal and external. Some of the peskiest pet...
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Posted on April 18, 2010 18:48
For many years, pet owners have given omega-3 fatty acids to their dogs and cats to change a dull, dry coat into a more glossy one.
A shiny coat and healthy skin on the outside can be indicators of a healthy pet on the inside. Conversely, skin problems may indicate a need for dietary changes or supplementation.
Always chec...
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Posted on April 18, 2010 18:18
A case of heartworm disease now is on record in Regina, and the city's veterinarians are recommending vigilance.
Dr. Donald Powers of the Lakewood Animal Hospital, speaking on behalf of a group of veterinarians Friday, explained there was a positive case of heartworm disease in a dog in Regina this past winter. The dog died as a re...
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Posted on April 15, 2010 20:12
Some owners neglect to give the medication
Experts stop short of calling it an epidemic, but the newly released results of a 2007 U.S.-wide survey indicate that the number of heartworm cases is rising. As a result, it's also likely that more pets are dying of the disease. The tragedy is, heartworm disease in dogs, cats and ferrets is tot...
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