Monday, May 24, 2010

Can Cats Be Poisoned by Eating Poisoned Mice?

The most common forms of mouse and rat poison contain products that make it impossible to clot blood. These so-called anticoagulant rodenticides are seriously poisonous to cats and dogs. Pets that ingest anticoagulant rodenticides will be symptom-free for several days, but then will start to suffer from bleeding that can be fatal.
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Saturday, May 22, 2010

Protecting Your Dog's Eyes from Sun Damage With Doggles!

The veterinarian recently diagnosed my dog with pannus which is a degenerative eye disease that is most commonly found in German Shepherds. If allowed to progress untreated or if treatment is ineffective, the cornea losses transparency and blindness can occur. The veterinarian that examined and diagnosed her specializes in eye diseases in animals and recommended she wear sunglasses when she is outside to protect here eyes from ultraviolet radiation.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Michigan's proposed animal gassing ban would affect Berrien County

Michigan's proposed animal gassing ban would affect Berrien County

The Incredible Eruption of Mount St. Helens | LiveScience

On Sunday, May 18, 1980 at 8:32 a.m. local time, the bulging north flank of Mount St. Helens slid away in the largest-ever landslide. Seconds later the uncorked volcano exploded, blasting rocks across ridges and valleys and destroying everything in its path.
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Why Does My Dog Suffer Intermittent Bouts of Fever and Pain?

Why Does My Dog Suffer Intermittent Bouts of Fever and Pain?

Friday, May 14, 2010

The Health Benefits of Pets


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According to scientific research, being in the presence of a pet can have many benefits. In fact, the simple act of petting an animal can lower a person’s blood pressure. In the medical profession, there are many physicians who recognize the positive impact a pet can have for an owner who may be hospitalized or dealing with a serious illness.





Monday, May 10, 2010

CiteULike: BDNF increases with behavioral enrichment and an antioxidant diet in the aged dog.

CiteULike: BDNF increases with behavioral enrichment and an antioxidant diet in the aged dog.: "Fahnestock, M., Marchese, M., Head, E., Pop, V., Michalski, B., Milgram, W. N., and Cotman, C. W. (2010). Bdnf increases with behavioral enrichment and an antioxidant diet in the aged dog. Neurobiology of aging."

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Mayo Clinic Releases First Children's Book Based On Therapy Dog

Mayo Clinic Releases First Children's Book Based On Therapy Dog: "Mayo Clinic released its first children's book featuring 'Dr. Jack,' a 9-year-old miniature pinscher who is Mayo's first facility-based service dog. Escorted by his owner, Mayo employee Marcia Fritzmeier, Jack is part of the health care team that helps patients with physical activity, rehabilitation, and speech therapy. Mayo physicians place an order in a patient's medical record when requesting a visit by Dr. Jack, who sees approximately eight to 10 patients per day."