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Prescription Meds Top ASPCA’s List of 2011’s Top 10 Toxins
February 29, 2012 • Health & Wellness
Prescription medications for humans top the list of pet toxins for the fourth year in a row, according to a new list released today by the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®).
In 2011, the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) in Urbana, Ill. fielded more than 165,000 phone calls about pets exposed to possibly poisonous substances – and in almost 26... -
New Treatments for Canine Cancer
February 23, 2012 • Health & Wellness •
Canine cancer treatments can be somewhat like this summer's blackout: The power may be there, but without access to it, it's not worth much. Most veterinary oncologists (specialists in treating cancer in companion animals) agree that while improvements have been made in all areas of cancer treatment, the most important progress has been in improving their clients' access to that treatment....
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Brush Up on Oral Health with Petco’s Free Pet Dental Event
January 26, 2012 • Health & Wellness
Eighty percent of dogs and seventy percent of cats show signs of oral health disease by age three. In honor of February’s National Pet Dental Health, Petco™ is helping proactive pet parents take care of their dog or cat’s dental health by providing free oral health seminars. The event, which is sponsored by Greenies, NutriDent and TropiClean, will demonstrate how to prevent dental plaque and...
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Top Ten Most Frequently Reported Poison Dangers for Dogs in 2011
January 25, 2012 • Health & Wellness •
The veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline have perused their records for 2011, and determined the “Top Ten List” of potential poisons in our homes and yards that were the most commonly reported during 2011.
“Each year we examine our records to determine what contributed to the most calls from pet owners and veterinarians,” said Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC and associate director of veterinary...
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Get ready for National Dental Health Month for Pets
January 24, 2012 • Health & Wellness
Just as regular dental check-ups and teeth cleanings are important to the well-being of pet parents, year-round dental care is essential to the healthy lives of our furry friends. As dental visits are scheduled, the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS), a nonprofit trade association dedicated to promoting the welfare of animals, reminds pet parents on the value of taking care...
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Dogs need year-round flea and tick protection: The natural botanical way
January 23, 2012 • Health & Wellness
A Dec. 8, 2011, press release issued by East Brunswick, N.J. law firm Green & Associates, LLC announcing additional class action suits against makers of pesticide-based “spot-on” (topical) flea and tick products has prompted Naples, Fla.-based Ark Naturals CEO Susan Weiss to recommend pet owners to use natural botanical alternative to effectively control fleas and ticks.
“The Green...
