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- Pets and Fireworks - Safety considerationsUpdated: Thu Jul 3 19:44:21 2008
As many pet owners know, fireworks and thunder storms can cause a great deal of stress for some animals. Learn how to avoid stress for your pets, and tips to keep them from running when the sparks … - Veterinary Vaccinations: The Fallacy of Titer TestsUpdated: Thu Jul 3 04:23:28 2008
How does the immune system "handle" vaccines, what do titer tests show, and what are the best vaccination choices for your pet? Guest author Will Falconer, DVM, a Certified Veterinary Hom… - Pool Alert - Prevent a TragedyUpdated: Wed Jul 2 04:58:06 2008
Pool Alert - Prevent a Drowning Tragedy or Hypothermic emergency… - Open Window Alert - Protect Your Pet From FallsUpdated: Wed Jul 2 04:39:06 2008
As the outside temperatures rise, many people open their home and car windows to let in the fresh air. Most pet owners assume that dogs and cats have a natural sense and sure-footedness to protect … - Pet Life Jackets -- Just Another Accessory or a Necessity?Updated: Wed Jul 2 04:36:52 2008
I have mentioned pet life jackets before on this site as they relate to overall safety in the summer and around water. This article examines pet life jackets more closely and will hopefully help pe… - Pet Health Insurance Company Interview: Veterinary Pet Insurance (VP…Updated: Wed Jul 2 04:03:13 2008
This is the first in a series of pet health insurance company interviews. I will be using the same ten questions for a variety of veterinary health insurers so that viewers can learn about each com… - Veterinary Q & A - Bones And Raw Food or Biologically Appropriate Ra…Updated: Tue Jul 1 05:50:56 2008
It is commonly known as the "Bones And Raw Food" or "Biologically Appropriate Raw Food" diet. What exactly is in this diet? Is this method of feeding something you should consid… - Give Your Dog or Cat a Flea BathUpdated: Tue Jun 24 14:58:27 2008
How to get the most out of a flea bath, the start of a good flea control program. Not every itchy dog (or cat) has fleas, though. Be sure to consult with your veterinarian if your pet is itching or… - ProMeris - Stories from ViewersUpdated: Tue Jun 24 14:31:57 2008
An email about adverse ProMeris reactions reported by an owner of 7 dogs spread like wildfire on the Internet in April of 2008. Fort Dodge, the manufacturer of ProMeris, did ultimately issue a resp… - Vet School Diaries: Jen - Working Toward a Vet Tech Degree and Certi…Updated: Mon Jun 23 21:14:19 2008
The Vet School Diaries were started years ago to provide a peek at life "behind the scenes" of vet school and vet tech school. This diary will be maintained by Jen in California who will … - Veterinary Q & A - Pancreatitis in Dogs and CatsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 20:48:08 2008
It's that time of year again - holiday feasts and yummy treats start to appear everywhere. It is tempting to give extra treats to pets too, but caution is advised -- Pancreatitis and other stomach/… - What Makes Chocolate Toxic To Pets, And What Are The Signs Seen With…Updated: Mon Jun 16 20:46:47 2008
Chocolate is a popular treat all year round. Care must be taken when animals are around, though. Chocolate can be toxic, and sometimes even fatal, for animals. Dogs are most commonly affected, due … - Is it OK to feed my dog corn on the cob?Updated: Mon Jun 16 20:46:22 2008
Most people are aware of the dangers of feeding pets a diet of table scraps that are high in fat (trimmings, gravy, etc.), especially pets who do not consume table scraps on a regular basis. This F… - Are grapes and raisins really poisonous to pets?Updated: Mon Jun 16 20:46:00 2008
Originally thought to be an urban legend, it is now known that raisins and grapes are indeed toxic to dogs. The type of grape and the type of dog doesn't seem to matter, and the toxic amount may be… - Pet Heath Insurance: VPI Spotlight - Interview with Dr. Carol McConn…Updated: Mon Jun 16 20:35:26 2008
This is a companion piece to the Pet Heath Insurance Basics Interview with Dr. Carol McConnell, with answers that are more specific to Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) policies… - Your Dog May Be Dying - The Dangers of Leaving Pets in Parked Cars o…Updated: Mon Jun 16 18:31:00 2008
Every year I see pets, especially dogs, left in the car while the owner "runs a quick errand" inside a store or restaurant. The windows are cracked open, the dog will be fine, right? It's… - Continuing Education (CE) Spotlight: VetMedTeamUpdated: Tue Jun 10 13:37:07 2008
Continuing Education (CE) is something required of most health professions as a means for practitioners to stay current in their field. In the "old days" before the Internet, completing C… - My pet is terrified of the vet. What are some tips to help my pet?Updated: Tue Jun 10 01:47:47 2008
Many times pet owners put off going to the vet because their pet gets very stressed, or in some cases, aggressive, when faced with going to the vet. The carrier, the car ride and the veterinary off… - Dog Days of Summer - Does Coat Color Make A Difference?Updated: Tue Jun 10 01:45:22 2008
A viewer asks: "Does the color of the coat of a dog make much difference in the dog-days of summer?" Learn the answers to this interesting hot weather question and the origins of the term… - Tips for keeping your pet cool and comfortableUpdated: Tue Jun 10 01:39:31 2008
The summer heat is on for many of us. While many people enjoy the cool comfort of the air conditioning at work, what about the pets? This article offers some quick tips to making sure your pets are… - What are the signs of heatstroke in pets?Updated: Tue Jun 10 01:36:59 2008
Imagine not being able to shed your winter clothes on a hot summer day, and your only means of cooling off was by panting. Dogs and cats have little choice when it comes to keeping cool in summer h… - Water -- Don't Leave Home Without ItUpdated: Tue Jun 10 01:35:49 2008
Warmer weather is on the way -- are you prepared? This Quick Tip offers a way to have fresh water available on the road for your traveling pet companions… - Subcutaneous (SQ) Fluid Administration TipUpdated: Mon Jun 9 23:26:05 2008
Giving fluids under the skin (SQ fluids) is something that many pet owners learn to do at home. Fluids are usually given when their pet is suffering from an illness such as chronic kidney failure o… - Sunburn: Not Just For Humans -- Protect Your Pets, TooUpdated: Mon Jun 9 21:46:33 2008
People are finally learning about the dangers of sun exposure. Now this sun care attention is turning to our pets. White animals and those that have a summer hair cut or with naturally thin (or non… - Make sure your pet gets the correct medications while you are awayUpdated: Thu Jun 5 00:58:27 2008
I recently attended seminar presented by Pfizer Animal Health, and their research shows that people forget to take their own medications just as often as they forget to give their pet's their medic… - Veterinary Q & A: Hot Spots - your veterinary questions answeredUpdated: Wed Jun 4 07:04:21 2008
Veterinary Q & A: Hot spot skin inflammation in Pets. … - Glossary Term: Pyotraumatic Dermatitis or "Hot Spot"Updated: Wed Jun 4 07:02:11 2008
Pyotraumatic Dermatitis is more common than you think, especially in dogs. This condition can be seen at any time, but more commonly seen in the warmer months. What does this term mean, and what ar… - How To Soothe A Hot Spot - Some Quick TipsUpdated: Wed Jun 4 07:01:19 2008
Also known as "pyotraumatic dermatitis", these common pet skin lesions are usually caused (and made worse) by biting, licking, or scratching. Here are some quick tips for relieving the it… - Quick Tip for itch relief - oatmeal shampooUpdated: Wed Jun 4 06:52:46 2008
If your pet suffers from inhalant allergies or an itchy skin condition, a gentle oatmeal shampoo may be beneficial. It is important to visit your veterinarian to address the root cause of the itchi… - Pet Heath Insurance Basics - Interview with Dr. Carol McConnell from…Updated: Wed Jun 4 06:43:20 2008
Shopping for the "right" insurance policy for our pets is tough. There are so many choices and health care considerations to take into account. The terminology used to describe plans and … - Pet Heath Insurance - Is It Worth It? Experiences and Opinions from…Updated: Wed Jun 4 06:39:53 2008
Insurance for pets has been available for 20-plus years, but for most pet owners, the concept of pet health insurance is still relatively new. The variety of coverage plans, while encouraging, are … - Pet Heath Insurance - 16 Tips and Questions To Ask When Shopping Fo…Updated: Wed Jun 4 06:07:12 2008
Shopping for health insurance, whether for humans or pets, is confusing. So many options. So many exclusions. We can't predict the future -- what plan will best suit our needs and grow with us? Ask…