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Six tips for a dog-safe summer
June 14, 2011 • Health & Wellness •
From unpredictable weather to unusual routines, our animals are exposed to all sorts of hazards during June, July and August, and your pet is counting on you to keep him safe. Check out our top six tips for keeping your animal secure all summer long.
The ASPCA provides these helpful reminders as the temps rise and summer hazards reveal themselves:
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Dog Park Safety Challenges for Children
June 11, 2011 • Travel • Trends • Health & Wellness •
By Carrie Boyko of All Things Dog Blog
Just last week I read an article discussing how one municipality is considering closing their gates to—not dogs—but young children. Young children under the age of 8 may be expressly forbidden to enter the park. You might be thinking it is usually a breed that is banned, not a species.
As you approach the gate of a dog park, Fido tends to gain energy with each... -
What are 24 of the most amazing veterinary breakthroughs in the last 10 years?
June 07, 2011 • Health & Wellness • Most Popular •
From surgeries to the latest advancements in therapies, the below have it all.
Stem Cell Therapy
Not just a point of conversation and debate for human medicine, it is available in veterinary medicine as well. Its goal is to stimulate and activate dormant stem cells ensuring maximum uptake achieving best possible results. It is offered by many practices, including Medivet, which has loads to... -
Have you seen the latest dog resource for tick prevention and news?
June 05, 2011 • Health & Wellness •
Spring is here as is tick season, which begins in April and lasts through November. As people and the country’s 75 million dogs enjoy warmer temperatures, the dangers of tick-borne diseases threaten—from the deep woods to urban parks.
According to experts and a leading web authority on the subject, DogsAndTicks.com, regular screenings by a veterinarian and preventive medications are the best ways... -
The Top 10 Most Dangerous Days for Pets
May 31, 2011 • Trends • Health & Wellness •
Weekends and Holidays, Not Full Moons, Responsible for Pet Accidents
Some of the best days for people—weekends, holidays, summer break—turn out to be the worst for pets. Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), the nation’s oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, recently analyzed its database of more than 485,000 insured pets to find the most dangerous days for pets in 2010. The company... -
Top 5 Selling Human Medications and What Happens When Pets Eat Them
May 23, 2011 • Health & Wellness •
The IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics recently released a report that included the top five human prescription (Rx) drugs dispensed in the United States.
“Nearly half of the calls we receive are for pets that have accidentally ingested human medications,” said Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC and the associate director of Veterinary Services at Pet Poison Helpline. “Recognizing the most...
