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By 69 NEWS WFMZ-TV
(Republished & video from wfmz.com)
Another kind of flu is in Pennsylvania now. And it’s already shut down two animal shelters in Philadelphia. Officials think the “canine flu” has killed six dogs so far, so the shelters are being closed indefinitely. It’s a rare disease, but one all dog owners and animal shelters need to take seriously. Continue Reading »
By Bree Cheatham
(Published by the DogTravelNetwork.com)
With human cases of the Swine Flu on the rise, travelers are now being asked to take precautionary safety measures; wash your hands often, cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze, seek medical care if you are feeling sick and above all pay attention to local government announcements and follow their local public health guidelines while traveling. So with all these potential human risks, you are probably wondering is my dog at risk too? Continue Reading »
Due to a recent sharp increase in the number of incidents being reported from the use of spot-on pesticide products for flea and tick control for pets, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is intensifying its evaluation of whether further restrictions on the use of these products are necessary to better protect pets. Continue Reading »
By Gretel Hakanson
(Republished with permission from Desert Dog News)
If you are a pet guardian, you’ve most likely experienced a medical emergency involving your pet. If you haven’t, chances are that you will in the future. Animals can get sick or require first aid any place at any time. Murphy’s Law tells us that this will most likely happen when your veterinarian is not readily available. Continue Reading »
By Dr. John Fudens, H.M.C.
(Republished from Affinity Holistic Clinic)
Antifreeze, ethylene glycol, is willingly consumed by most dogs and cats. It is sweet, readily available and more enticing than water. If your pet licks or consumes any amount of antifreeze you must rush it to the veterinarian immediately for first aid treatment. The chemical can cause death within hours. Continue Reading »
By Dr. John Fudens, H.M.C.
(Republished from Affinity Holistic Clinic)
Cancer is synonymous with death in most people’s mind. It is an increasingly common symptom of modern day life. A “cancer”, present in a human or animal, is a symptom of a much deeper process occurring within them. Continue Reading »
By Bree Cheatham
(Published by the Dog Travel Network)
If you don’t have a dog park in your area, you and your dog don’t know what you’re missing. If you’re feeling ambitious, you may even what to start one yourself! Dog parks are great places for dogs to be dogs without having to worry about the dangers of running wild and free in an unenclosed public area. Continue Reading »
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