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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Therapeutic Dog Diets: A Quick Overview of Available Dog Diets  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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!  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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 ...

Behaviorists UPSET With Merial?  Not rated yet
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 ...

Veterinary Dewormer Showing Up In Street Cocaine  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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!  Not rated yet
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!  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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 ...

Thinking About Becoming A Vet Tech?  Not rated yet
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 ...

Alerts for Dog Flu Outbreaks  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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?  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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 ...

Pet Airways, A New Airline Just For Pets  Not rated yet
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 ...

Would You Drink Your Pet’s Water?  Not rated yet
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?  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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 ...

Global Warming Affecting Pets?  Not rated yet
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?  Not rated yet
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?  Not rated yet
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   Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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   Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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?  Not rated yet
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  Not rated yet
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?  Not rated yet
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,...