2010 Veterinary Blog Posts

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Heartworm Resistance and Treatment Scarcity  starstarstarstarstar
Heartworm preventatives (like Heartgard, Interceptor, Sentinel) are becoming less effective due to increased resistance from the parasite that causes heartworm ...

True Cost of Owning a Pet  starstarstarstarstar
Owning a pet can be a lot of fun, but it also takes money to properly care for them. With today's economy more and more people are struggling to pay their ...

Black Dog Syndrome-Cats Too!  starstarstarstarstar
Black Dog Syndrome is a condition where dogs and cats that have black coats are less likely to be adopted. This has forced many animal shelters to look ...

Dog Birth Control - ChemSpay  starstarstarstarstar
July 24, 2011 A scientist is claiming to have invented dog birth control, a way to sterilize dogs without surgery. The drug's name is Chemspay. If it ...

7 Years Later Missing Dog Found Alive  starstarstarstarstar
July 10, 2011 In Arkansas, a dog that was missing for 7 years was reunited with its owner this week. The original owner, Andrew Navarette, lost the dog ...

$12 Million Maltese Dies  starstarstarstarstar
June 12, 2011 Trouble, Leona Helmsley’s Maltese has died. The dog was the richest dog in the World when it inherited $12 million after Leona Helmsley’...

Heidi Fleiss - Hollywood Madam Opens Dog Hotel in Vegas  starstarstarstarstar
June 5, 2011 Famous former Hollywood Madam, Heidi Fleiss is making headlines again, this time trying to open a dog grooming and hotel business in Las Vegas....

Man Punches Veterinarian In Face  starstarstarstarstar
May 15, 2011 In Fort Myers, FL, a man was arrested this week for punching a veterinarian in the face over a dispute with his two cats. According to reports,...

Amazing Pet Videos: Pets Who Talk  starstarstarstarstar
Here is a funny compilation video about talking pets. My favorite is the dog at 2:26 who says "I want my mama!"

Pet Study Reveals Increase in Diabetes, Fleas, and Dental Problems  starstarstarstarstar
May 1, 2011 Banfield Pet Hospital recently released data on 2.1 million dogs and 450,000 cats. In this first study of its kind and size, several concerning ...

Dog Breeder Fined $19,000  starstarstarstarstar
April 3, 2011 An Iowa dog breeder is being sued by the federal government for refusing to pay almost $19,000 in fines. According to news reports, the ...

Ranked: Top 10 Veterinary Schools  starstarstarstarstar
March 27, 2011 The #1 veterinary school in the nation is Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine according to U.S. News and World Report's ...

1200 Dogs Euthanized in Kansas  starstarstarstarstar
December 19, 2010 Because of an outbreak of Canine Distemper Virus in Wyoming, 1200 dogs in Kansas had to be euthanized. The dogs were located at Beaver ...

33 Racing Greyhounds Found Dead at Ebro Dog Track  starstarstarstarstar
November 1, 2010 In Ebro Florida, a man named Ronald John Williams was charged with 37 counts of animal cruelty. This happened after gaming officials ...

Man with 178 Cats Forced to Do Community Service  starstarstarstarstar
October 4, 2010 in Fond du Lac Wisconsin, a man who was found hoarding 178 cats has been forced by the judge to spend 100 hours helping animals. The man,...

Florida Owner Claims That Vet Killer Her Dog  starstarstarstarstar
September 23, 2010 In West Palm Beach Florida, a woman there claims that a vet killed her pug after she took him there for a routine nail trim. Apparently ...

Billy the World's Oldest Dog is 22 Years Old  starstarstarstarstar
September 23, 2010 A Yorkshire Terrier, named Billy will soon official become the world's oldest dog at 22 years of age. That's 154 in human years! And ...

National Veterinary Technician Week October 10-16  starstarstarstarstar
September 16, 2010 Next month, from October 10th through the 16th we celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week. This is a week set aside to help us ...

Dog Breeder Files $5M Federal Lawsuit  starstarstarstarstar
September 9, 2010 the Humane Society of the United States is among several defendants named in a $5 million federal lawsuit filed by a South Dakota dog ...

14 Dog Breeds Most Likely to Get Cancer  starstarstarstarstar
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 ...

Photo: $600,000 for Tibetan Mastiffs in China  starstarstarstarstar
August 8, 2010 Tibetan Mastiffs are considered holy and guardians of Tibet. The Chinese believe that their presence helps protect them against disease....

AKC Recognizes 3 New Dog Breeds  starstarstarstarstar
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 Whisperer Cesar Milan and Wife Divorce  starstarstarstarstar
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,...

Mysterious Dog Poisonings in Duluth  starstarstarstarstar
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  starstarstarstarstar
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,...

The Dog Food Conspiracy Quiz  starstarstarstarstar
Here is a quiz for you...  What is the difference between:

"Dog Food with Beef" and "Beef Dog Food"?

Check the bottom of this blog post for the ...

Dog Wars: Bans on Dog Breeding Lead to Spike in Illegal Imports  starstarstarstarstar
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?  starstarstarstarstar
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 ...

The Importance of National Pet Dental Month  starstarstarstarstar
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 ...

Video: The Mean Kitty Song  starstarstarstarstar
What is the most watched pet video on YouTube of all time?

Well one of them is this one, the Mean Kitty Song. It now has around 60 Million views!...

Dog Poop Incident Leads to NYPD Police Brutality  starstarstarstar
December 11, 2010 As Anna Stanczyk, a 49 yr old Polish immigrant was walking her dog, 2 NYPD police officers apparently beat her up because she argued ...

Denmark Bans 13 Dog Breeds  starstarstarstar
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 ...

Food Stamps for Dogs Denied by Judge  starstarstarstar
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 ...

UC Veterinarian Warns Against Pets in the Bed  starstarstarstar
February 6, 2011 A UC Davis veterinary professor has a warning for people who kiss their pets or allow their into their beds with them. Doing so increases ...

Vets Get Naked for Holistic Medicine  starstarstar
December 4, 2010 If you're looking for a racy calendar featuring veterinarians, you may want to check out the 2011 Dr. ShowMore calendar. This is a calendar ...

Glowing Beagle Genetically Engineered in Korea  starstar
August 5, 2011 South Korean Scientists have created a glow in the dark dog. They created the dog to help them better study certain human diseases. The ...

Tackzo - The World's Tackiest Pet Product  Not rated yet



Video: Treating or Euthanizing Your Pet - What is the Best Choice?  Not rated yet
Deciding whether to treat or euthanize your pet is an extremely tough decision.

Adding to that difficulty is that pets are good at masking their symptoms....

Top 10 Things I Wish I'd Learned in Veterinary School  Not rated yet
This video about the top 10 things I wish I'd learned in veterinary school is aimed at veterinary students, but I think all pet owners will find this amusing....

FLAVORx Introduces Digital Flavorist Software - Making Pet Medicines Taste Better  Not rated yet
December 2, 2011 Does your pet refuse to take medication orally due to the bad taste? If you are struggling to give your dog or cat oral medications,...

Should I Get Another Pet?  Not rated yet
Should I get another pet? This question is asked all the time by pet owners who think they might want to get another pet. But before you consider adopting ...

Pet Costs Rise over $2 Billion  Not rated yet
According to the American Pet Products Association, total U.S. pet expenditures will reach over $50.8 billion this year. That's a $2 billion increase from ...

Bizarre: Commercial Specifically Aimed for Dogs Only  Not rated yet
A dog food commercial that features high frequency signals that only dogs can hear is being played now in Austria, and possibly soon here in America.

Nestle ...

10 Tips for Reading Pet Food Labels.  Not rated yet
Reading pet food labels can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. Buy understanding a few things, you can easily learn to find the most important ...

Horse 500 Pounds Underweight - Owner Charged  Not rated yet
September 9, 2011 In South Carolina a woman was arrested after the Horry County Police Department found a horse that was 500 pounds underweight and unable ...

2 Amazing New Dog DNA Tests Available Now!  Not rated yet
September 2, 2011 This week brought great news for pet owners. Mars Veterinary launched 2 new Dog DNA tests for Purebred and Designer Dogs called Wisdom ...

Medical Marijuana for Dogs   Not rated yet
August 28, 2011 Medical Marijuana for dogs is coming soon. Medical Marijuana Delivery Systems (MMDS) located in Seattle recently got patent rights for ...

Crazy: Dog is ‘Totaled’ After Car Accident  Not rated yet
August 21, 2011 This is something I find crazy. According to reports, Farmer’s Insurance agency told a Colorado woman her dog was “totaled” after an ...

Dog Attacks Cause Rise in Hospital Admission in UK  Not rated yet
August 14, 2011 Last year in England there were 6,120 hospital admission due to dog injuries according to NHS Information Centre. This rise in hospital ...

Top 10 Most Expensive Pet Health Conditions  Not rated yet
July 17, 2011  VPI Insurance recently released data showing us what the 10 most common $1,00 plus claims are. As you will see from the list, many of these ...

Don't Pick Up After Your Dog? DNA Will Catch You  Not rated yet
July 3, 2011 An apartment complex in New Hampshire is using dog DNA testing to catch residents who don't pick up after their dogs.

Timberwood Commons,...

Battle Over Dog DNA Kit Rages  Not rated yet
June 26, 2011 BioPet Vet Lab and PetSafe are in a legal battle with Mars Veterinary over dog DNA kits. Mars Veterinary was able to get a cease and desist ...

$230,000 Executive Protection Dog  Not rated yet
June 19, 2011 More rich people these days are buying 'Executive Protection Dogs' to help keep them, their families, and property safe.

The dogs are ...

Hitler's Nazi Scientists Trained Dogs to Read, Write, and Speak  Not rated yet
May 29, 2011 According to a new book, Adolf Hitler and Nazi scientists tried to teach dogs to write and read. Reportedly they had 'animal psychologists'...

New Veterinarians Face Tough Job Market  Not rated yet
May 22, 2011 It was very common for new veterinarians to receive multiple job offers. This was always true, and even true through the last few years....

Top 10 Toxins of Dogs and Cats  Not rated yet
April 24, 2011 Dogs and cats can get access to lots of toxins around the house fairly easily. That is why it is a good idea to pet proof your house. Here ...

DNA from Dog Poop Tracks Down Owners Who Won't Pick up After Fido  Not rated yet
April 10, 2011 In San Sebastian, Spain, they have made a DNA database of the dogs in town to track down owners who fail to pick up dog feces.

The Spanish ...

Video: How to Perform CPR on a Cat  Not rated yet
Performing CPR on a cat is similar to dogs and humans. The main difference with this aspect of cat health care is that cats are much more fragile then ...

Radiation Fallout Fears Has Pet Owners Seeking Potassium Iodide  Not rated yet
March 20, 2011 With the nuclear plant situation in Japan still uncertain many pet owners are frantically trying to buy potassium iodide pills for their ...

Dog Fights with Skunk and is Euthaized Due to Rabies Concern  Not rated yet
March 13, 2011 Dog fights with skunks are nothing new. But after reading about a dog in North Carolina this week that was euthanized after having contact ...

Cat Becomes Licensed Psychotherapist  Not rated yet
January 30, 2011 Zoe, a cat has received many diplomas, but her owner, Steve Eichel, PhD, ABPP says he did this to show how easy it is for uneducated ...

Video: How To Perform CPR on Dogs  Not rated yet
January 23, 2011 Many people want to learn how to perform CPR on dogs. Hopefully they will never have to use it, but it is always better to be prepared....

Martha Stewart Injured By Own Dog  Not rated yet
January 16, 2011 Martha Stewart was injured this week by one of her French bulldogs. She ended up with a split lip after she bent over to try and kiss ...

Top 5 Pet News Stories of 2010  Not rated yet
January 1, 2011 Another year has past, and it is always fun to look back and see what the top pet news stories were of 2010. Here is what I believe to ...

Top 12 Pet Articles of 2010  Not rated yet
December 25, 2010 Well, it is another year gone by already and time for a review of my little website. Here is a list of the top 12 pet articles of 2010....

Renters Charged $19,000 For Stained Carpet from Dogs  Not rated yet
November 15, 2010 An Alberto, Canada Judge orderd three people to pay their former landlord $19,000 because their Yorkshire Terrier soiled the carpet ...

Woman Sues 3 Airlines After Dog Bites Her on Plane Flight  Not rated yet
November 8, 2010 Shea Johnson of Louisville is suing SkyWest Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Southeast Airlines. She claims she was bit by a German Shepherd ...

Fake Veterinarian Sentenced to 60 Days of Home Arrest  Not rated yet
October 25, 2010 A fake veterinarian was recently sentenced to 60 days of home arrest. The woman, who the Winchester Sun Newspaper reports as Nicole Linden,...

Top 10 Dog Halloween Costume Ideas  Not rated yet
October 20, 2010 Here are 10 great dog Halloween costume ideas that you can use for the upcoming holiday. Remember that when it comes to dog Halloween ...

Top 10 Tasks Of Veterinary Technicians  Not rated yet
October 11, 2010 This week is National Veterinary Technician Week. It is a week set aside to honor all the vet techs who help veterinarians and pet owners....

Guinness Book of World Records: Tallest Cat  Not rated yet
September 30, 2010 Scarlett's Magic, who is an F1 Savannah cat, holds the record for both the World's Tallest Cat and the Longest Domestic cat. According ...

Veterinarian's Lawsuit against Banfield Pet Hospital Dismissed  Not rated yet
September 30, 2010 Banfield Pet Hospitals, the largest owner of veterinary clinics in the United States recently avoided another lawsuit. According to ...

Mysterious Sherwood Forest Illness - Killing Dogs  Not rated yet
September 26, 2010 Dogs walking through Sherwood Forest this fall are becoming sick, and others are dying. The famous Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire ...

Fake Veterinarian Arrested In Fort Myers, Florida  Not rated yet
September 26, 2010 The owner's of Dr. Amy's Animal Hospital in Fort Myers Florida, were arrested last month on charges that Larry Gentsch, 43, was practicing ...

Video: World's Largest Rabbit: Over 4 Feet Long!  Not rated yet
September 19, 2010 Setting a new record for the world's largest rabbit is Darius, who is a Continental Giant. Annette Edwards, the owner, still expects ...

Video: Dog With Longest Tongue Sets World Record  Not rated yet
September 19, 2010 Puggy, who is a Pekingese dog has just set the world's record for having the longest tongue. At 4.5 inches long, and no other dog ...

Dog Poop Used to Power Park Lights  Not rated yet
September 16, 2010 In Cambridge Massachusetts, local artist Matthew Mazzotta, is using dog's poop to fuel a methane digester. The methane produced will ...

Nestle Purina Buys Waggin Train Dog Treats Co.  Not rated yet
September 13, 2010 Nestle Purina has announced the purchase of Waggin Train Dog Treats company. Nestle is the parent company of Purina. They purchased ...

Champion Chihuahua Stolen from dog show: $5000 Reward  Not rated yet
September 9, 2010 Harry, who is a champion chihuahua was stolen from the Royal Adelaide Dog Show. Currently there is a $5000 reward for anyone who safely ...

Dog Breeder Files $5M Federal Lawsuit  Not rated yet
September 9, 2010 the Humane Society of the United States is among several defendants named in a $5 million federal lawsuit filed by a South Dakota dog ...

Video: Chinese Dyeing Dogs to Resemble Tigers  Not rated yet
September 5, 2010 The latest pet craze coming out of China is dyeing dogs to look like tigers, pandas, and ninja turtles. With Chinese consumers having ...

Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs Recalled  Not rated yet
September 5, 2010 The Hartz Mountain Corp. announced this week that it was voluntarily recalling Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for dogs. This is because ...

Video: Dog Saves Boy From Bee Swarm  Not rated yet
September 3, 2010 As nine-year-old Richie Bragg was outside playing, he stumbled across a colony of bees. After the bees repeatedly stung him, he ran into ...

25% of Animal Hoarders Were Rescuers  Not rated yet
September 3, 2010 According to the ASPCA, of over 6,000 new hoarding cases are reported each year, up to 25% of them involve pet rescuers. Dr. Randall ...

Dog Eats Entire Beehive and Lives  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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 ...

Only 2% of Pets Insured in USA versus 42% in England  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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 Responsible for Stinging Two Dogs to Death  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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: Austin The Flying Lion Pomeranian  Not rated yet
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 ...

Video: Tainted Pet Food Can Sicken Children  Not rated yet
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 ...

Dachshund Saves Owner's Life  Not rated yet
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 ...

Wolf Caution Alert System Signup Link  Not rated yet
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 ...

Kevin Costner Uses Private Jet to Save Dogs  Not rated yet
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 ...

Alert: Pet Food Recall Expands (Iams, Eukanuba, Merrick)  Not rated yet
August 5, 2010 Due to a possibility of contamination with Salmonella, Proctor & Gamble, the maker of Iams and Eukanuba pet foods, announced the recall ...

Video: Dog Bites Off Drunk Man's Toe to Save His Life?  Not rated yet
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 ...

Eating Dog Meat Dangerous to Your Health  Not rated yet
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....

Bali: 78 Killed by Rabid Dogs  Not rated yet
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 ...

Video: Luke Wilson's Dog Costing Him Thousands  Not rated yet
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 ...

Video: Cats That Look Like Hitler  Not rated yet
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 ...

Afghanistan's Bomb Sniffing Dogs  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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 ...

CDC: 16 Fatal Dog Attacks This Year Already  Not rated yet
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....

Video: Oscar the Bionic Cat  Not rated yet
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 ...

Warning: Bulldogs Die Most Frequently on Planes  Not rated yet
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. The ...

World War II: Animals of War  Not rated yet
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 Million  Not rated yet
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,...

Stuffed Dog Sells for $35,000!  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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 ...

Dog Missing for 8 Months Found 1300 Miles Away  Not rated yet
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 ...

Jennifer Aniston Adopts Puppy  Not rated yet
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 ...

Video: Horse Parade Kills 1 Injures 23  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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 ...

Kristen, Twilight Star, raising Wolf-Dog Hybrids  Not rated yet
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 ...

Motel 6 Room Disaster - 28 Cats Rescued  Not rated yet
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 ...

Dog Runs over Owner with Truck  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
Friday, June 24, 2010. A dog vitamin that is sold nationwide by Pro-Pet is involved in a voluntary recall because some of the bottles may be contaminated ...

World's First Dog Flu Vaccine Approved  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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 ...

World's Ugliest Dog Dies at 17  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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 ...

Man Kills Neighbor After Dog Urinated on Lawn  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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 ...

FDA Outlaws Dog Bones  Not rated yet
April 26 2010 This week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued consumer guidance warnings that dogs can suffer from potential problems if they ingest ...

Man Attacks Vet After Dog Dies  Not rated yet
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!  Not rated yet
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 ...

Fears over Pet Anesthesia  Not rated yet
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 ...

MDs Demand: Ban Pets from Planes!  Not rated yet
February 22nd 2010 According to Canadian doctors pets belong in the cargo hold of airplanes, and not the cabin. This is because their dander can affect ...

7 Tips for Airline Pet Travel  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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 ...