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Entries for August 2010
Posted on August 30, 2010 15:06
By Rebecca Settergren
I first heard of heartworm disease in dogs when I was living in Santa Cruz during the early seventies. The veterinarians in the area never mentioned it because it was not, at that time, endemic to the area.
Some friends of mine were sending their golden retriever off to a field trainer in the Sacramento...
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Posted on August 20, 2010 09:56
By Allison Lind
Somehow in the midst of cooing and belly scratching, our beloved pets create a consistent mess -- follow these tips to keep on top of it.
No pet owner will argue against the following: Our pets are our children. From the day they enter our homes, they solidify a spot in the family tree. And, of course, like all of ...
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Posted on August 20, 2010 09:50
By Angela Pollock
Even the most well-intentioned cat owner can make mistakes with their pet’s care. In many cases, it’s not a case of neglect but simply not fully knowing all that it requires to care for their cat – until it’s too late. The top 5 common mistakes cat owners make may seem like common sense. Surprisingly, there ar...
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Posted on August 20, 2010 09:46
Source: ReporterNews.com
by Jeff Craig
The summer season may be coming to an end, but fleas and ticks are running strong.
The flea population in the Big Country has been particularly bad this summer due to above average rainfall, said Larry Ellis with Abilene Veterinary Clinic. Ellis said the tick population has been smal...
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Posted on August 18, 2010 06:26
Source: Sacramento Bee
Spot a flea or two on your dog or cat, and the reaction is likely to be a slight shudder and a mental note to check the calendar to see if it's time for the monthly application of a few magic drops between the shoulder blades.
But spot a tick or two on your pet, and the reaction is more likely to be ...
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Posted on August 17, 2010 06:42
Source: www.SFGate.com
We love our pets for their curious nature, but that same curiosity can often get them in to trouble. That's why it's up to us to keep potentially harmful substances out of paws' reach.
Here are the five most common pet-poisoning emergencies, according to the Center for Animal Referral and Emergenc...
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Posted on August 16, 2010 12:52
Source: The Queens Courier
By: Justin Chan
It seems as if mosquitoes pose as much of a threat to pets as they do to humans. Aside from causing extreme itchiness, mosquitoes can endanger both dogs and cats by spreading a life-threatening disease known as Heartworm disease.
Heartworm disease originates from a parasitic worm...
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Posted on August 14, 2010 11:40
A pet health care professional has urged dog owners to be vigilant of their dogsdrinking habits as it could offer an insight into the pets wellbeing. Dr Tracy Dewhirst acknowledges that pets will naturally drink more in the summer months as the warmer weather dehydrates animals, but Dr Dewhirst has...
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Posted on August 14, 2010 11:36
Source: Hints from Heloise
Dear Readers: If you have a dog, it should be on a heartworm preventative medication no matter where you live. It used to be that if you lived in areas with harsh winters, you didn't have to give the pet the medication during the winter months. Now, the American Heartworm Society (www.heartwormsociety.o...
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Posted on August 10, 2010 19:49
If you've just moved to a new town or if you've recently adopted a pet, one of the first things you'll want to do is to find a veterinarian you can trust to care for your animal's health. But how is the best way to do that?
Paw Nation asks Louise Murray, D.V.M., Vice President of the ASPCA's Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital i...
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