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Global Warming Affecting Pets?  March 20, 2009 The number of heartworm cases has gone up over the last few years, particularly in the South where most cases happen. The warming of the ...

Poll: Are You Cutting Back On Your Pet Expenses?  February 16, 2009 I just read an article on how many pet owners are cutting back on their pet expenses. This might show up in the form of buying cheaper ...

Comparing Pet Insurance plans can be FRUSTRATING  June 20th, 2009 With all the different pet insurance companies and plans out there it can be hard to compare them side by side. Since not very many companies ...

Beware of Summer Plant Poisonings  June 13, 2009; With summer almost upon us it's time to be a little bit more careful in your backyards with your dogs and cats. Did you know that there ...

The Complete List of Pet Insurance Providers To Choose From  June 1st, 2009 Here is a complete list to my knowledge of pet insurance providers that you can choose from. The size of the list shows the growing demand ...

Review of OpenVPMS by VetAnyware  May 1st, 2009 VetAnyware is a new software company that has just come out with a new offering called OpenVPMS. This is an open source veterinary practice ...

Comfortis: flea protection in a chewable tablet  April 17, 2009: Comfortis, which is made by Lilly is designed to be a month long flea protection medication which you can give orally, which is different ...

Pet Owners Sue Petland Over Selling Them Sick Puppies   MARCH 21, 2009 Many pet owners across the nation are suing the chain called Petland in Federal Court. They believe that Petland sold them pets that had ...

Did you know there are three bulldog breeds?  February 20, 2009 Whenever someone talks about bulldogs most people assume they are talking about English bulldogs. But don't forget there are also American ...

Some Dog Trainers Say To Avoid Giving Treats During Training   February 12, 2009 Many dog owners get confused on whether or not it is alright to give treats as rewards during the training of their dogs. I say that ...

Dogs Deaths From Anesthesia At The Vets  February 5, 2009 For dog and cat surgeries deaths related to anesthetic range between 0.1% and 0.24%. Compared to human anesthetic related deaths (0....

AKC UPSET by AVMA Statement On Cosmetic Surgery For Dogs   February 1, 2009 Recently the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) asked breed clubs to revise breed standards so that they do not include ear ...

Probiotics For Dogs  January 2, 2008 Probiotics have long been a popular supplement for people. Probiotics are touted as improving gastrointestinal health and improving the ...

Why do Dogs eat Grass?  December 30, 2008 Why do dogs eat grass? This is a common question that most veterinarians get asked by their clients. Almost everyone has a theory ...

Horse Milk Propaganda  December 27, 2008 Horse milk for human consumption has been around for hundreds of years, but recently there seems to be an increase in the marketing ...

Can Your Dog Dial 911?  9/17/2008 A dog in Phoenix, Arizona, saved his owner’s life by dialing 911 after the owner suffered a seizure .

Buddy, an 18-month-old German shepherd,...