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Entries for June 2009
Posted on June 30, 2009 10:45
Source: Examiner.com, by Alexis Jenny
Dirofilaria immitis, also known as heartworm, is a condition in dogs caused by a parasite that uses mosquitoes as vectors. Heartworm can also affect cats and other animals. This parasite attacks the heart tissue and can be fatal. There is treatment for heartworm, but the treatment is not a cure. ...
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Posted on June 30, 2009 10:34
Extreme heat can cause brain damage
As temperatures continue to hold above the 80 degree mark, it’s important to take extra measures when leaving animals outside during extreme temperatures.
Kathie Johnson, director of veterinary services at AHS, says that if you must have your pet outdoors in the heat then be sure they have proper shelter and pl...
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Posted on June 29, 2009 18:42
Watch cat or dog for unusual behavior.Taking animal for regular exams keeps vet bills under control.
Weeza was ready to spend the summer playing with her favorite toy and tormenting her younger sister. But things didn’t go according to plan for the 9-year-old Boston terrier.
During a routine checkup, doctors found a cancerous growth on her side...
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Posted on June 29, 2009 15:52
As summer heats up and rainy days become frequent, pets are more susceptible to fleas than any other time of the year. All dogs and cats are vulnerable to fleas, even if they are considered indoor pets.
“Warm, wet weather is the prime time for fleas to appear on pets,” Severidt said. “The best way to protect your dogs and cats from fleas is ...
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Posted on June 29, 2009 14:50
Americans love fireworks on the Fourth of July, unfortunately, many pets do not. That's why the the Humane Society of the United States wants to remind people that pets can become distressed by the additional noise and commotion involved with the Independence Day holiday.
The Humane Society strongly encourages pet owners to protect the furry membe...
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Posted on June 25, 2009 13:42
By Marcus Quinn
Your dog deserves the same care and attention that we give to our own health concerns when he or she is facing health problems. Dogs face some of the same issues as people, such as arthritis, cancer, depression and diabetes, as well as their own unique illnesses such as heartworms and kennel cough.
Taking care of your dog du...
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Posted on June 25, 2009 13:40
Source: Associated Press
Susan Jacobs and her companion Kingston both like chicken and collards, chilling on the couch and riding in her convertible with the breeze tussling his curly black hair.
Kingston, it should be said, is a black poodle. But for Jacobs, 45, of Long Beach, Calif., he is like a child.
"The next time I travel, I'll probably t...
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Posted on June 23, 2009 14:41
By Dr. William K. FauksYou’d think that after spending hundreds of millions of dollars on flea and tick control products each year in the U.S. that we’d have the dreaded little rascals pretty well eliminated by now, right? Wrong! Not even close. Ditto for mosquitoes. All three are as abundant as ever.These disgusting and miserable bugs are not simp...
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Posted on June 23, 2009 14:37
Thanks to advances in veterinary care, pets are living longer than ever.However, with this increased life span comes an increase in types of diseases affecting senior pets.As pets reach the golden years, there are many diseases they can face including kidney, heart, and liver disease; tumors and cancers; hormone diseases such as thyroid imbalance o...
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Posted on June 23, 2009 14:34
The next time your dog greets you with lots of kisses and licks on your face, there's something you should think about: your pet can give you an infection you definitely don't want.More and more domestic animals are contracting MRSA, an antibiotic-resistant strain of staph infection that can cause terrible lesions, and worst case scenario, death."P...
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