Leptospirosis is a potentially fatal bacterial disease that affect people and animals. It is more common in the summer months and contaminated water is a main source of the disease.
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Canine Leptospirosis Is On The Rise!!!
Posted in HEALTH AND TREATMENTS, tagged bacteria, canine leptospirosis, dog diseases, dogs, vaccinations on 02/25/2009 | 1 Comment »
Warning! Poisonous Cocoa Mulch — Deadly to Dogs
Posted in HEALTH AND TREATMENTS, tagged chocolate, cocoa mulch, hershey, theobromine on 02/20/2009 | Leave a Comment »
Please tell every dog or cat owner you know. Even if you don’t have a pet, please pass this to those who do.
Over the weekend the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. They loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep [...]
February is National Dental Health Month
Posted in HEALTH AND TREATMENTS, tagged AVMA, bacteria, bad breath, bloodstream, bone loss, caluculus, dental disease, dental prevention, dental treatment, dogs dental care, February Dental Month, fresh breath, heart, Hills Pet Food, kidneys, liver, lungs, plaque, tartar, tooth loss on 02/04/2009 | Leave a Comment »
Each year, February is designated as Pet Dental Health month by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the American Veterinary Dental Society, and Hill’s Pet Food.
Keeping your pet’s teeth and gums in good shape has many more benefits than simply fresh breath (although that is important, too!).
We know that dental disease affects the whole body, too. [...]
Did you know there is a vaccination for your dog against Periodontitis???
Posted in HEALTH AND TREATMENTS, tagged canine periodontitis, dental bone, dog dental care, Porphyromonas Vaccine, prevent perodontal disease, preventative dental care on 02/04/2009 | Leave a Comment »
Porphyromonas Denticanis-Gulae-Salivosa Bacterin*(Porphyromonas Vaccine)
Did you know that more than 85% of dogs older than 3 have a painful and damaging disease called Periodontitis!
Periodontal disease is caused by a bacteria called Porphyromonas, which lives in the palque build-up on your pet’s teeth. This bacterium is not professionally removed will damage the tooth’s structural support such as the [...]
Researchers genetically link Lou Gehrig’s disease in humans to Degenerative Myelopathy in dogs
Posted in HEALTH AND TREATMENTS, tagged Degenerative Myelopathy, DM, dogs, Lou Gehrigs Disease on 01/26/2009 | Leave a Comment »
Jan 21 2009, 5:24 PM EST
Researchers genetically link Lou Gehrig’s disease in humans to dog disease
EUREKALERT
Contact: Kelsey Jackson
JacksonKN@missouri.edu
573-882-8353
University of Missouri-Columbia
Discovery could help identify therapy for humans and dogs
COLUMBIA, Mo. An incurable, paralyzing disease in humans is now genetically linked to a similar disease in dogs. Researchers from the University of Missouri and the Broad Institute [...]
HIDDEN DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK DURING THE WINTER MONTHS
Posted in HEALTH AND TREATMENTS, tagged dogs, electrical shock, stray voltage, winter months on 01/21/2009 | 2 Comments »
Winter’s chill may have settled in your neighborhood, but your energetic pooch still wants to go for walks in the great outdoors. Take it slow and steady, pet parents. According to our experts, the danger of stray voltage on city streets can turn a simple stroll into a devastating event for our furry friends.
Most common [...]
Learn The Benefits of Therapy Dogs and Available Program
Posted in HEALTH AND TREATMENTS, OFF TOPIC, tagged benefits of therapy dogs, certified canine therapy, childrens hospital, Cleveland Clinic, Cuyahoga County, nursing units, ohio, Surgical Family Lounge, Taussig Cancer Center, therapy canines, therapy programs, volunteer on 12/11/2008 | Leave a Comment »
Cleveland Clinic Caring Canines
Cleveland Clinic’s Caring Canines teams are certified therapy dogs and volunteer handlers who provide emotional support, increase smiles and laughter and generally reduce anxiety for patients and their families. Dog handlers and their pets deliver World Class Service by visiting in the Children’s Hospital, on nursing units, in the Taussig Cancer Center [...]
Pet Tips, Pet Ideas, Pet Homemade Treats and Remedies
Posted in HEALTH AND TREATMENTS, NUTRITIONAL TOPICS, OFF TOPIC, TRAINING TIPS AND BEHAVORIAL ISSUES, tagged breeders, cats, cure dog depression, dog treats, dogs, ear mite remedy, ear mite treatment, eliminating urine odor, hairball remedy, homemade dog shampoo, homemade dog treats, homemade flea remedy, hot spot treatment, litter, natural flea control, prevention, puppies, puppy tips, repel fleas, seperation anxiety remedies, skunk spray remedies, treatments, wet dog odor remedy on 11/24/2008 | 1 Comment »
Yummy Dog Treats
3½ Cups Whole Wheat Flour
2½ Cups Oatmeal
3 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
2 Cups Warm Water
1/2 Cup Peanut Butter
Mix all dry ingredients together and separately mix wet ingredients together. Blend dry and wet ingredients together a little at a time alternating between wet and [...]
Cold Nose Facts
Posted in HEALTH AND TREATMENTS, tagged bloodhound, body temperature, court of law, detect odors, diseases, dogs, genetics, gestation period, health problems, mouth, nose, puppies, sweat glands, teeth on 11/02/2008 | 1 Comment »
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Dogs are truly amazing creatures! Here are a few anatomy and health facts about our four-legged friends that might surprise you:
Sweat glands in dogs are between their paw pads.
Dogs are left or right ‘handed,’ just as humans are.
A dog’s normal body temperature is between 100.5 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dogs trained to guide the blind cannot [...]
Blasted Exotic Disease
Posted in HEALTH AND TREATMENTS, tagged Blastomyces dermatides, Blastomycosis, blindness, clouding corneas, colds, corgi, dig, dogs, drug therapy, drug toxicity, dull coat, fungal disease, Great Lakes, hair loss, hunt, infectious disease, inhaled, Itraconazole, lymph nodes, Mississippi River, ohio, puppies, scratching eyes, scratching face, shortness of breath, skin lesions, soil, vascular system, veterinarian intervention, waterways, watery eyes, wounds on 10/28/2008 | Leave a Comment »
by Jim Hughes
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Does your dog hunt? Does he dig? What dog doesn’t?
They all do. Is the woods around your house and kennels
damp or is there a pond or stream or any source of
moisture? Well, good grief, what woods isn’t? Are you
going to let your dog do what comes naturally for dogs to
do? Dig, that is. [...]
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