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Ever consider becoming a veterinary nurse/vet tech?
March 19, 2011 • Trends • Health & Wellness •
By Patricia Walling
A visit to the veterinarian’s office begins with a check-in at the receptionist’s desk, a brief wait in the lobby, and an examination of your animal by the veterinary nurse or technician in one of the exam rooms. The veterinary nurse asks questions and makes notes about the reason for your visit, and completes a preliminary exam that involves recording your pet’s weight and... -
Surviving a car accident with dogs inside the car
March 18, 2011 • Travel • Health & Wellness •
My dogs, Chipper and Cleo, love to ride in the back of my Saturn SUV for long road trips and even for short errands. I created a ‘canine condo’ in the back that includes a floor-to-ceiling metal gate to keep them from accessing the middle seats or worse – trying to grab my steering wheel. It comes with a pet first-aid kit, extra leashes, battery-operated fans, comfortable bedding and more canine...
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Tips you must know when buying a car with the dog in mind
March 17, 2011 • Travel • Most Popular
As a followup to Keith Turner’s article in the Jan/Feb issue of FIDO Friendly magazine, “One for the Rover,” pertaining to how to buy a car with Fido in mind, I interviewed Keith for some extra info and insider tips.
In the market for a car and want to be sure it accommodates the family dog(s)? Be sure to check out the January/February article and read on.
FIDO Friendly car buying guide 2011
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Is a Dog Arthritis Cure on the Horizon?
March 17, 2011 • Health & Wellness •
By Brad Kloza for The Dog Daily
As a senior emergency clinician at New York City Veterinary Specialists, Trisha Joyce, DVM, has seen her share of doggie trauma. But she says some of the saddest cases are the least dramatic: dogs suffering from severe arthritis.
“One family brought in their Labrador that was so arthritic he couldn’t even get up to go to the bathroom,” Dr. Joyce says. “His overall...
