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The Dreaded Bath
The Only Club For Pet Owners | 5 hours ago by Albert
The Dreaded Bath Giving a dog a bath can be fun or it can be a terror. Puppies either love or hate the water. There is no middle ground. When giving a puppy a bath, consider two things. read more
Dog Arthritis: Stem cell therapy might help them heal themselves!
Halo Purely For Pets | 18 hours ago by Halo Pets
Anti-inflammatories and dietary supplements have been the mainstay for treating the pain associated with dog arthritis. Another novel option you can now consider for your arthritic pet is stem cell therapy. A San Diego based company called Vet-Stem read more
Ask a Vet: Pets and Dairy Products
Halo Purely For Pets | July 24th 2008 by Halo Pets
Q: In the book, The Whole Pet Diet, it is suggested that the use of cottage cheese should be limited. Can you explain why? Are there symptoms that a pet has had too much cottage cheese? A: In general, animals lose their ability to properly digest mil read more
Vet Charity Warns of BBQ Dangers for Dogs
K9 Magazine Blog | July 24th 2008
BBQ fun can spell danger for pets, warns PDSA (Alfresco Eating Fortnight runs until 3 August) As the UK barbeque season hots up, leading veterinary charity, PDSA, is urging pet owners to ‘paws for thought’ in order to prevent summer mealtimes tur read more
Pet First Aid - Bite Wounds and Abscesses
The Internet Pet Vet | July 23rd 2008 by Dr. Andrew Jones
From: Dr Andrew Jones Author: Veterinary Secrets Revealed Website: http://www.petfirstaidsecrets.com Re: Vets suck at doing this… ////////////////////////////////////////////// Hey everybody! A happy Wednesday to you. This week I am focusing on read more
Pet Life Saving - ABC
Pet Memorial World | July 23rd 2008 by Dean
In cases of pet emergencies the actions you take in the first few minutes could mean the difference between life and death for your pet. Do you know how to respond? read more
News on plant toxicity
Valley of the Dogs...cats, birds and pets of all kinds | July 22nd 2008 by Simone
I subscribe to The Pet Place Cat Crazy newsletter but occasionally it will give info that can help pets of all kinds. Dr. John, who writes the newsletter (not sure if he's a real doctor...heheh) was recently researching (not... read more
Pet health insurance is also sanity insurance!
PetsitUSA.com Blog | July 21st 2008 by Therese
Earlier this year I emptied Archie, Lydia, & Tequila’s piggy bank and counted the $800 in coins I’d saved up for pet health emergencies. I thought about it briefly and realized that money would be gone in an instant if something majo read more
Goal - The German Shepherd Dog
K9 Magazine Blog | July 20th 2008
Written By Amnon Ben Izhak If we look at a short history of this breed, we will find that the German shepherd dog of today is completely different from the German shepherd dog as visualized by the founder of the breed, Captain Max von Stephanitz. Th read more
Diseases and Ferrets
The Only Club For Pet Owners | July 19th 2008 by Albert
Diseases and Ferrets If you are considering getting a ferret, you should be aware of diseases and conditions that are common to ferrets. Don?t think of a ferret as a diseased animal ?they aren?t. read more
Diagnosis: Canine Diabetes — What Now?
Halo Purely For Pets | July 17th 2008 by Halo Pets
Although it is likely to rock your world when you hear that your dog has diabetes….hold steady. Canine diabetes is a very common dog health problem and your veterinarian can help you get your dog started on a regimen to manage his diabetes sym read more
Michael Vick Dog Fighting Victim Helps Cancer Patients
The Internet Pet Vet | July 17th 2008 by Dr. Andrew Jones
From: Dr Andrew Jones Author: Veterinary Secrets Revealed Website: http://www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com Re: Michael Vick dog fighting ‘victim’ helps cancer patients ////////////////////////////////////////////// Hey everyone. You guys read more
NO Dogs ALLOWED in the car
The Internet Pet Vet | July 16th 2008 by Dr. Andrew Jones
From: Dr Andrew Jones Author: Veterinary Secrets Revealed Website: http://www.theonlinevet.com Re: She WON’T let ‘the dog’ in the car.. ////////////////////////////////////////////// Hello faithful subscribers, and a happy Wednesday read more
Medical care for pets - how far do we go?
PetsitUSA.com Blog | July 13th 2008 by Therese
An article in today’s Boston Globe caught my eye, especially because of the recent diagnosis of my dog Lydia’s cancer. The article, How Far Should We Go To Save Our Pets? talks about the length some pet owners will go to help save their p read more
Proper Dog Diet: The Keys to A Long, Healthy Life
Pet Insurance Pro | July 13th 2008 by Mikael Rieck
Dogs make the best pets that a human being can ever own. They patiently wait to see you all day while you’re away at work, and when you finally come through the door, they are the first ones to greet you with an excited and happy wag of the tail. S read more
Nutrition For Puppies
The Only Club For Pet Owners | July 11th 2008 by Albert
Nutrition for Puppies When you bring the new puppy home, the first thing you will want to do is feed him. What kind of food do you use? What are his nutritional requirements? Will he lik read more
My dog Lydia has cancer
PetsitUSA.com Blog | July 11th 2008 by Therese
My dog has cancer. Damn! Those are certainly words no pet owner wants to have to ever say, but as of yesterday it’s true for my dog Lydia. Lydia had surgery last week for a to remove an anal gland and two small tumors. Last night we went in for read more
The answer to my Pet/Marriage Issues..
The Internet Pet Vet | July 11th 2008 by Dr. Andrew Jones
From: Dr Andrew Jones Author: Veterinary Secrets Revealed Website: http://www.theonlinevet.com Re: The answer to my Pet/Marriage Issues.. ////////////////////////////////////////////// A cheery Friday to you all. I am looking forward to some time tod read more
Pets challenge my marriage?
The Internet Pet Vet | July 9th 2008 by Dr. Andrew Jones
From: Dr Andrew Jones Author: Veterinary Secrets Revealed Website: http://www.theonlinevet.com Re: Pets challenge my marriage? ////////////////////////////////////////////// Good morning all, and welcome to Wednesday. My wife, Catherine and I, are to read more
Master of the Doggy Paddle: Teaching Your Pup to Swim
Pet Insurance Pro | July 7th 2008 by Mikael Rieck
Many individuals know how to swim and especially know how to doggy paddle. Most people don’t know that dogs also have to be taught to swim just like humans. While dogs are born with the ability to do the “doggy paddle” they aren’t born with a read more
Getting to the “root” of bad breath in dogs
Halo Purely For Pets | July 7th 2008 by Halo Pets
Does Rover suffer from doggie breath? Don’t waste your money on dog breath mints—they just mask the smell for a short time and do nothing to get to the root of the problem! The most common cause of bad breath in dogs is poor dental care. Plaq read more
Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July!
Halo Purely For Pets | July 4th 2008 by Halo Pets
Happy 4th of July to our all-American cats and dogs! Independence Day is a great time to enjoy some outdoor activities with our favorite furry friends, but be sure to keep your pets safe and protected from the heat. For some tips on how to keep you read more
Pet Orphans begins dog DNA testing
Valley of the Dogs...cats, birds and pets of all kinds | July 4th 2008 by Simone
Now dog DNA testing has been around for awhile (actually since 2007 according to this wikipedia article) but Pet Orphans has just recently began doing dog DNA testing on a few of our harder to place dogs, because, according to... read more
Ask A Vet: Lyme Disease in Dogs
Halo Purely For Pets | July 3rd 2008 by Halo Pets
Q: We live in an area which is high risk for Lyme Disease. Our dog has been on a major brand tick and flea medication year round. We purchased the medication at our vet. Last week he showed a strong positive test to Lyme disease and is now on an anti read more
Poisonous Food and Plants to Cats and Dogs
Health Products For People & Pets | July 1st 2008 by Health4UandPets
Here are some of the most poisonous foods and plants to dogs and cats..... Foods to Avoid - Onions, onion powder - Chocolate (baker's, semi-sweet, milk, dark) - Alcoholic beverages - Yeast dough - Coffee (grounds, beans, chocolate covered espresso... read more
5 Tips to get Your Dog to Obey Your Commands
Pet Insurance Pro | July 1st 2008 by Mikael Rieck
One of the most difficult aspects of being a dog owner is training your dog to do what you ask it to do. Training your pooch for obedience can really be taxing on your nerves and your patience, but the end results are well worth the effort, especiall read more
Pets and Fireworks: Handling Pet Anxiety on the 4th of July
Halo Purely For Pets | July 1st 2008 by Halo Pets
It is not uncommon for pets to experience anxiety or fear during the firework celebrations on July 4th. Here are some tips before the fireworks begin: * Make sure your pet is inside in a safe and secure location so he cannot hurt himself or escape i read more
Pet Health Month – A 10 Step Guide for Dogs
Pet Insurance Pro | June 28th 2008 by Mikael Rieck
In the following month we are going to release a 10 article series on how to keep your pet in great shape and perfect health. But not only will you get advice on pet health but we’ll also give you a few pointers on pet training issues that most pet read more
HSUS raids Tennessee puppy mill
PetsitUSA.com Blog | June 26th 2008 by Therese
The HSUS has rescued almost 700 dogs from a puppy mill in Lyles, TN. Nearly 700 dogs have a new lease on life after teams of rescuers under the command of The Humane Society of the United States arrived here to save them from a massive puppy mill ope read more
icy treats continued...
Valley of the Dogs...cats, birds and pets of all kinds | June 26th 2008 by Simone
I'm sure Marcie would absolutely love this treat. Like I said she has this insane obsession with anything yogurt. But alas! I can't give it to her because of her diabetes...at least not now. I'll have to discuss that... read more
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