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Canine Search Teams return from rescue work in Joplin and Oklahoma City
May 25, 2011 • Rescue •
From rescued…to rescuer.
Huck and Jagger, two of the Search Dogs deployed to Joplin, were recruited from shelters, given professional training, and partnered with firefighters – at no cost to the departments or the government. 76 Search Dog Foundation-trained teams stand ready to deploy when the next disaster strikes.
On Tuesday evening we received this text message from our handler Jason Smith in... -
KASA TV welcomes FIDO Friendly talking dog travels, products and news
May 24, 2011 • Travel • Trends • Most Popular
FIDO Friendly magazine appeared on television this week with the very hospitable Nikki Stanzione on KASA TV in New Mexico. Yours truly joined Nikki via Skype to offer helpful tips and advice for traveling with your dog. I talked about everything from products and accessories, to car travel, diet and packing ideas for dogs on the road.
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Dogs in Japan update: Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support (JEARS) reaches out
May 24, 2011 • Rescue •
In our current issue of FIDO Friendly magazine, we have a feature story on the Japan tragedy. Now, some more news and an update:
We have all watched in horror the devastation that has taken place in Japan since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The tragedy has really hit home for Spectrum Labs,a global leader in veterinary allergy testing and treatment for the past 20 years that just celebrated... -
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...
