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May 15 2014
Dog Bite Prevention Week - May 18-24, 2014
The American Veterinary Medical Association has designated the third week of every May as Dog Bite Prevention Week. Check out their infographic for some stats on why dog bites are no laughing matter. …
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Apr 24 2014
How to Help Dogs with Thunder Phobia
A couple of weeks ago, a series of thunder storms moved over the south-eastern part of the United States and left flooded homes, hail damaged cars, and scared dogs in its wake. We humans naturally…
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Jun 01 2012
Is having a dog under your desk better than having the corner office?
We all know the feeling. You get home from a tough day at work: you’re tired, you’re stressed, you’re preoccupied with the day’s events. But then, you open your door, and there’s the dog,…
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Jun 01 2012
Tick Prevention
Tick season is upon us again. Or at least, it is now in full swing, as ticks have been found on dogs even in northern areas in the winter. Along with these ticks come conversations about what is or…
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Apr 30 2012
New Virus May Cause Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
Some cases of kidney disease in cats may have a viral origin
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Apr 30 2012
Dog Returns from the (Presumed) Dead
From Wichita, KS, comes a story of many brave firefighters, one scared owner, and a terrified dog. John Huy, a retired aviation engineer, was walking his 100-pound pit bull/Labrador mix,Taz, in the…
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Apr 01 2012
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use in Companion Animals
In February 2012, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Centre for Veterinary Medicine held a Webinar entitled, "Advice to Dog Owners Whose Pets Take NSAIDs." The webinar, which is about half an hour…