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Veterinary Blog
August 2010 Blog Posts
Dog Eats Entire Beehive and Lives!
August 30, 2010 Last week Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) company gave out its annual awards for most unusual insurance claim. As usual, there were a large...
140 Tips to Save Big on Veterinary Bills
August 30, 2010 With the economy the way it is SAVING every penny helps, ESPECIALLY when it comes to pets. I recently asked readers to submit their money...
14 Dog Breeds Most Likely to Get Cancer
August 28, 2010 While almost any dog can get cancer, some breeds are much more likely to get it then others. Here is a list of 14 dog breeds that according...
Only 2% of Pets Insured in USA versus 42% in England
August 28, 2010 Do you know what country has the HIGHEST percentage of people who have pet insurance for their pets? The answer may surprise you because...
AAA Picks Best Vehicles for Dogs
August 22, 2010 AAA released what it thought was the top vehicles for dog owners this week. Making the list includes the: Honda Element, Hyundai Santa...
Belgium Wants All Cats Sterilized by 2016
August 22, 2010 While it may only be in draft form right now, there is a plan to systematically sterilize all of Belgium's cats by 2016. According to...
Killer Bees Not Responible for Stinging Two Dogs to Death
August 19, 2010 Having feared Africanized killer bees were responsible for stinging two dogs to death last month in Tennessee, test were done in state...
Dog Feces May Blind Toddler
August 19, 2010 The London's Daily Mail is reporting that a small child who fell in some dog feces may lose her eye due to a potentially fatal infection...
Video: Tainted Pet Food Can Sicken Children
August 16, 2010 According to the CDC, dry pets food can be a source for salmonella infections for people, especially children. Children can become infected...
Video: Austin The Flying Lion Pomeranian
August 16, 2010 Then next time you are at Venice Beach you might see a flying Pomeranian called Austin the Flying Lion. Both him and his owner, Johnny...
Wolf Caution Alert System Signup Link
August 12, 2010 Concerned about Wolf attacks on pets? In Wisconsin, over 3,400 concerned pet owners, dog trainers, and others have already signed up...
Dachshund Saves Owner's Life
August 12, 2010 Missy, a Dachshund dog, is being hailed as a big hero. After her owner, Charlie Burdon suffered a vertigo attack and collapsed, Missy...
Photo: $600,000 for Tibetan Mastiffs in China
August 8, 2010 Tibetan Mastiffs are considered holy and guardians of Tibet. The Chinese believe that their presence helps protect them against disease...
Kevin Costner Uses Private Jet to Save Dogs
August 8, 2010 Famous actor, Kevin Costner, is helping to save hundreds of dogs from being euthanized by using a private jet to fly them to Canada. With...
Video: Dog Bites Off Drunk Man's Toe to Save His Life?
August 5, 2010 Did a dog save a drunk owner's life by biting off his toe? That is how the owner is spinning the story. Apparently, Jerry Douthett was...
Alert: Pet Food Recall Expands (Iams, Eukanuba, Merrick)
August 5, 2010 Due to a possibility of contamination with Salmonella, Proctor & Gamble, the maker of Iams and Eukanuba pet foods, announced the recall...
Bali: 78 Killed by Rabid Dogs
August 2, 2010 According to administration officials in Bali, at least 78 people have been killed due to rabies after being bitten by wild dogs over the...
Eating Dog Meat Dangerous To Your Health
August 2, 2010 Many countries around the world consume dog meat, but as one Filipino Veterinarian has pointed out, it can be very dangerous for your health...
July 2010 Blog Posts
Video: Cats That Look Like Hitler
July 29, 2010 Does your cat look like Hitler? A website that is devoted to pictures of cats that look like Hitler is a frequent feature on The Colbert...
Video: Luke Wilson's Dog Costing Him Thousands
July 29, 2010 Apparently Luke Wilson's Australian Cattle Dog is ruining his life. He appeared recently on the 'Late Show' with David Letterman where...
Afghanistan's Bomb Sniffing Dogs
July 25, 2010 in Afghanistan the leading cause for fatalities are roadside bombs. But thanks to Labradors, German shepherds, and Belgian Malinois the number...
Amazing Stem Cell Therapies for Pets
July 25, 2010 Stem cells have quickly found their way out of theoretical science into everyday uses for cats and dogs. Just some of the conditions that...
Video: Oscar the Bionic Cat
July 23, 2010 Oscar the Bionic Cat is taking the Internet by storm. Last week we are introduced to the story of Oscar, a cat who had lost both of its...
CDC: 16 Fatal Dog Attacks This Year Already
July 23, 2010 The Centers for Disease Control recently released data showing that in the first six months of this year there have been 16 fatal dog attacks...
Warning: Bulldogs Die Most Frequently on Planes
July 20, 2010 The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a warning that short-faced dogs are at a much higher risk to die during flights...
World War II: Animals of War
July 20, 2010 The National World War II Museum in New Orleans Louisiana is going to open an exhibit this Thursday that features tributes to horses and...
Dog Sitter Sued for $1 Millon
July 17, 2010 This week in New York a couple filed a $1 million lawsuit against Doggie Love which is a pet sitting company. According to the lawsuit,...
Suffed Dog Sells for $35,000!
July 17, 2010 Bullet, which was famous for being Roy Rogers' dog recently sold at a New York auction for $35,000 this last Thursday. Also sold at auction ...
58,000 Stray Dogs Shot in Baghdad
July 11, 2010 In an attempt to control the surging stray dog population, estimated to be over 1.25 million, Baghdad, Iraq, has started a campaign to reduce ...
Mariah Carey Sued Over $30,000 in Vet Bills
July 11, 2010 A Veterinarian is suing Mariah Carey for almost $30,000 in unpaid bills for services rendered between Oct. 31 and Dec. 2, last year. The ...
Jennifer Aniston Adopts Puppy
July 9, 2010 Jennifer Aniston has reportedly adopted a Cockapoo puppy in Los Angeles according to US Magazine. As of this time her representative denies ...
Dog Missing for 8 Months Found 1300 Miles Away
July 9, 2010 It's being reported today from KTVK in Chandler, Arizona that a family there finally knows the whereabouts of their dog that had been missing ...
Video: Horse Parade Kills 1 Injures 23
July 5, 2010 In Bellevue, Iowa, at the annual 4th of July parade, one woman was killed and 23 others were injured. According to reports, a team of runaway ...
Video: Scuba Diving Dog in Russia
July 5, 2010 Sergei Gorbunov, who is a professional diver, has taught his dachshund to dive. Sergei's dog, Boniface, has a special scuba diving wetsuit ...
Denmark Bans 13 Dog Breeds
July 2, 2010 This week Denmark increased the number of dog breeds banned from the country to 13. The law, which became effective on Thursday, will not ...
June 2010 Blog Posts
Kristen, Twilight Star, raising Wolf-Dog Hybrids
June 29, 2010 Twilight star, Kristin Stewart, recently admitted to owning wolf-dog hybrids on the David Letterman show. Stewart appeared on the show last ...
AKC Recongizes 3 New Dog Breeds
June 29, 2010 The American Kennel Club has just announced that they will recognize three new breeds of dogs. They are the Icelandic sheepdog, the Cane ...
Dog Runs Over Owner with Truck
June 24, 2010 On Monday this week, Christopher Bishop, age 43, of Florida, decided to check his Ford F150 pickup truck for a possible oil leak. But when ...
Dog Vitamins Infected with Salmonella Recalled
June 24, 2010. A dog vitamin that is sold nationwide by Pro-Pet is involoved in a voluntary recall because some of the bottles may be contaminated with....
Motel 6 Room Disaster - 28 Cats Rescued
June 19, 2010 At a Motel 6, in Columbia Missouri, authorities were called in and seized a number of cats after being alerted by someone complaining of ...
World's First Dog Flu Vaccine Approved
July 16, 2010 Yesterday it was announced that Schering-Plough Animal Health had their new vaccine, Nobivac Canine Flu H3N8 approved. This is the first ...
World's First Cloned Horse
June 13, 2010 Texas A&M University announced this week that it successfully cloned a horse using a never before performed technique. The foal was cloned ...
Dog Whisperer Cesar Milan and Wife Divorce
June 10, 2010 Cesar Milan, best known for his TV show the Dog Whisperer, and his wife have decided to divorce. Cesar actually announced it on his website,...
World's Ugliest Dog Dies at 17
June 4, 2010 Yesterday the world's ugliest dog died at the age of 17. The dog's name was Miss Ellie, and she was a Chinese crested hairless mutt. She ...
261 Malnourished Dogs Seized From Florida Couple
June 1, 2010 In Polk County, Florida, last week 261 dogs were seized from the Mid-Florida Retriever Rescue. The owners Charles and Diane O'Malley were ...
May 2010 Blog Posts
Mysterious Dog Poisonings in Duluth
May 29, 2010 The Duluth police department are warning people in the East Duluth neighborhood of Lakeside, to be extra cautious in their taking their dogs ...
John Travolta's Dogs Killed at Airport
May 21, 2010 Two small dogs, owned by John Travolta, were killed in an accident at Maine's Bangor International Airport last week. According to reports,...
Man Kills Neighbor After Dog Urinated on Lawn
May 16, 2010 If your neighbor's dog urinated on your lawn, would it upset you? Well in Chicago, Illinois last weekend, a man killed his neighbor after ...
German Man Marries Cat
May 7, 2010 Who says men don't like cats! A German man liked his cat so much that he decided to marry it. According to the BBC, Uwe Mitzscherlich, 39,...
Dog Brings Home Human Skull
May 3, 2010 A dog brought home a human skull on Friday which he retrieved from a vacant lot near his owner's house. "Saw my dog sitting at the end of ...
April 2010 Blog Posts
FDA Outlaws Dog Bones
April 26, 2010 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued consumer guidance warnings this week alerting pet owners to the dangers of...
Food Stamps for Dogs Denied by Judge
April 12, 2010 This week an appeals court in Pennsylvania ruled against a man that was trying to get welfare benefits for his dog. This ruling upheld...
The Dog Food Conspiracy Quiz
April 5, 2010 Here is a quiz for you... Do you know the difference between: "Dog Food with Beef" and "Beef Dog Food?" Check the bottom of this...
March 2010 Blog Posts
Man Attacks Veterinarian After Dog Dies
March 29, 2010 Yesterday in Palm Bay, Florida, police reported that a Brevard County man attacked a veterinarian and tried to choke him after learning ...
West Hollywood Bans All Pet Sales!
March 22, 2010 In West Hollywood, CA, there is a new law that officially bans all retail sales of cats and dogs. On February 16th, the West Hollywood...
Dog Wars: Bans on Dog Breeding Lead to Spike in Illegal Imports
March 15, 2010 As more and more states ban the breeding of dogs at puppy mills, many people are turning to illegally importing dogs to help satisfy demand ...
Local Dangerous Dog Ordinances Limiting Your Freedom?
March 8, 2010 It seems like more and more cities are trying to put restrictions on what they deem as dangerous dog breeds, like pit bulls. One of those ...
Fears Over Pet Anesthesia
March 1, 2010 The thought of anesthetizing your pet for a surgical procedure or a dental cleaning is worrisome for many pet owners. In the past much...
February 2010 Blog Posts
MDs Demand: Ban Pets from Planes!
February 22, 2010 According to Canadian doctors pets belong in the cargo hold of planes, and not in the cabin. This is because pet's dander can affect...
7 Tips for Airline Pet Travel
February 15, 2010 Airline pet travel can be very difficult if you're not prepared. But even if you are fully prepared things can and do go wrong. Flights ...
Differences between Dog and Cat Acne
February 8, 2010 Many pet owners experience acne on their dogs or cats at some point. And while most of these lesions are minor, anytime you see a problem ...
The Importance of National Pet Dental Month
February 1, 2010 The month of February each year is designated National Pet Dental Month. This is done to help promote, educate, and teach people that ...
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21 Reasons To Have a Pet
January 18, 2010 There are many reasons to have a pet, but some of the them are not very obvious. Its easy for people to point out that owning a pet ...
7 Signs of a Healthy Dog
October 26, 2009 Most people can pretty much tell just by glancing at a dog or cat and know if they are healthy. But if you ask them to articulate how ...
Thinking About Becoming A Vet Tech?
September 7, 2009 Qualified veterinary technicians are in great demand, and there has never been a better time to become a vet tech in my opinion. The ...
Pet Airways, A New Airline Just For Pets
July 20th, 2009 Want your pet to travel more comfortably the next time you fly? Well a new airline is available just for cats and dogs. It was founded ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Behaviorists UPSET With Merial?
November 3, 2009 Why are so many behaviorists upset with Merial? Well Merial is a veterinary pharmaceutical firm and they recently used Cesar Milan in ...
Therapeutic Dog Diets: A Quick Overview of Available Dog Diets
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January 25, 2010 Therapeutic dog diets have advanced tremendously over the last decade. Thanks to many nutritional advances more and more top dog foods ...
Pet Weight Loss Resolutions
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1/11/2010 The new year brings lots of weight loss resolutions for us, but what about our pets? By some people's estimates, over 40% of America's pets ...
Veterinary Visits: 7 Tips for a Great Veterinary Visit
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January 4, 2010 Veterinary visits are often difficult for most people. Not only do you have to take time off from work, but you are also worried if your ...
2009 Year End Website Review
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December 28, 2009 I want to thank you for making this year a great year for this website. After all, if it isn't for people visiting and using this website,...
Christmas Puppy Supplies
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December 23, 2009 A few people seem to give pets as Christmas gifts and the holidays can be a great time to accept a new pet into your life and as a part ...
Cat Won't Leave Christmas Tree Alone!
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December 15, 2009 Many people this time of year are experiencing first hand how curious cats can be. I have am experiencing this as well. My wife decorated ...
Diamond Pet Food Recall of Dry Cat Food
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December 1, 2009 Diamond Pet Foods has just announced today a recall of certain bags of dry cat food. This in in response to health problems that were ...
5 Situations to Take Your Pet to a Veterinary Specialist
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November 15, 2009 Every year there are more and more veterinary specialists offering their services in a wide range of fields. There are now veterinarians ...
New World's Tallest Dog, Titan, a Polar Great Dane
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November 16, 2009 Congratulations to Diane Taylor, the owner of Titan, a Polar Great Dane what was officially announced as the World's Tallest Dog! Titan ...
Bans on Cat Declawing Spreading
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November 9, 2009 Just last week the Santa Monica City Council voted 6-1 to ban declawing of cats in Santa Monica, CA. This follows a ban that was passed ...
H1N1 flu confirmed in Iowa cat
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November 4, 2009 This is a press release just announced by the AVMA..."A cat in Iowa has tested positive for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, state officials ...
Veterinary Dewormer Showing Up In Street Cocaine
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October 19, 2009 According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) there are traces of the common veterinary dewormer levamisole being ...
National Veterinary Technician Week October 11th to the 17th
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October 11, 2009: It's National Veterinary Technician Week so if you are stopping by your vet clinic make sure to thank them for all the hard work they ...
Cerenia (Maropitant): First FDA Approved Anti-emetic for Dogs
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October 5, 2009 Maropitant is a newly approved drug that is a major advancement in the management of vomiting in dogs. Almost all drugs we have been ...
Important Dog Flu Update!
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September 28, 2009 Dog flu continues to be in the news, and many people still have lots of questions about this new disease. Since it is so new, many ...
New Veterinary School in Antigua!
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September 21, 2009 Right now there are only 28 veterinary schools in America, and because many states do not have a veterinary schools there is a shortage ...
Stolen Dogs and Cats: A Rising Trend
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September 14, 2009 Back in April 2009, the American Kennel Club (AKC) notified pet owners about the growing trend of stolen dogs and even appeared on ...
Alerts for Dog Flu Outbreaks
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August 31st 2009 Last week in Northern Virginia there was another outbreak of dog flu. This is the same disease that caused outbreaks in Miami and also ...
Dogs Can Still Be Deadly
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August 24th 2009 Last week a couple was kill by a pack of dogs in rural Georgia. It is believed that the wife was taking an evening walk and a pack of ...
World’s Tallest Dog Dies
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August 17th, 2009 It was a bad month for celebrity dogs. Gidget the Taco Bell dog died early this month and we also learned that earlier this month Gibson,...
8 Easy Ways To Control Litter Box Smells
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August 7, 2009 Litter boxes can really be smelly especially if you have several cats or live in a small apartment or condo. Here are some tips I have ...
Are There Alternatives To Pet Insurance?
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August 3rd, 2009 While pet insurance might seem to be a great thing to some people, the verdict is still out. EVEN veterinarians still DON'T really agree ...
Chihuahuas Most Likely To Bite Veterinarians
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July 27th, 2009 In a new study released about dog bites, it was found that Chihuahuas are most likely to bite veterinarians. This is only one surprising ...
Would You Drink Your Pet’s Water?
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July 13, 2009 Would you drink your pets water? Ask yourself that question. Put yourself in the place of your cat or dog for a moment. If you had to ...
Global Warming Affecting Dogs?
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July 4th, 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 ...
Comparing Pet Insurance plans can be FRUSTRATING
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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
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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 ...
Review of OpenVPMS by VetAnyware
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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 ...
Global Warming Affecting Pets?
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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 ...
Did you know there are three bulldog breeds?
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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 ...
Poll: Are You Cutting Back On Your Pet Expenses?
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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 ...
Some Dog Trainers Say To Avoid Giving Treats During Training
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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 ...
Why do Dogs eat Grass?
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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 ...
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