pet health

Your Pet Is Contaminated With A Lot Of Toxic Chemicals

admin_huliq — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:11:39 -0500

If you think about it, your pet dog and cat aren't very clean. They roll around in the grass and the carpet, lick food off the floor, trample through the dirt with nothing but their paws to protect them. Still, I have to admit I am intrigued by the results of a new study released this morning that tested the blood and urine of pet dogs and cats for an array of toxic chemicals found in common household items.

Health officials warn of disease risk from recently purchased pet birds

harminka — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 04:13:12 -0600

State health officials are warning that some pet owners may be at risk of contracting psittacosis from their recently purchased cockatiels or other pet birds.

Fleas Found Innocent in Dog Itching Case

askariel — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 21:53:28 -0500

Is your dog endlessly scratching? Is your dog chewing on his paws? Does your dog's scratching and itching keep you up at night? Thinking it is just fleas? Well, maybe not...

Pets as source of multiresistant bacteria infections in humans

harminka — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 06:13:41 -0500

The next time you have difficulty fighting a bacterial infection, your next trip to the doctor might be to the family veterinarian. A new University of Missouri-Columbia study is investigating whether the family pet could be a reservoir for infections of multi-resistant bacteria in humans.

Dogs should be protected from summertime perils

admin_huliq — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:19:43 -0500

Dog owners need to take precautions to keep their pets from suffering heat-related illnesses and dangers this summer, according to an Auburn University veterinary professor.

Research On Dog DNA Provides Clues To Diverse Size of Breeds

admin_huliq — Fri, 25 May 2007 09:25:44 -0500

Researchers study dog DNA by isolating a single gene common to all small dogs which is expected to give clues to diverse sizes of dog breeds.

Natural Balance Pet Foods Voluntarily Recalls Specific Venison Dog and Cat Food Products

admin_huliq — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 05:51:14 -0500

Natural Balance, Pacoima, CA, is issuing a voluntary nationwide recall for all of its Venison dog products and the dry Venison cat food only, regardless of date codes. The recalled products include Venison and Brown Rice canned and bagged dog foods, Venison and Brown Rice dog treats, and Venison and Green Pea dry cat food.

Unemployed Scientists Prove Dog Likes Beer

Anastvatz — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 04:41:11 -0500

A team of three out-of-work stem cell biologists announced Monday that, after four weeks of rigorous observation and field testing, the evidence conclusively shows that chief researcher Dr. Henry Rogers' dog Franklin likes beer.

Pet Food Recall: Next Steps For Pet Owners

askariel — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 14:03:11 -0500

Pets affected by the pet food recall can greatly benefit from a homemade diet and nutritional supplements that will detoxify the kidneys and liver. Contrary to some claims, "people food" when given as a balanced diet, can be very beneficial for pets. Learn more about how you can help heal your pet using a balanced homemade diet.

Sizing up man's best friend: Dog

harminka — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 11:18:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered why dogs come in such diverse sizes? When they are on their hind legs, the toy dogs may just reach up to your knee. The giant dogs can easily push you over and are more than 7 feet tall!

Dog Breed Study Say Why Small Dogs Are Small

admin_huliq — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:10:54 -0500

From the smallest Chihuahua to the largest Great Dane, dogs dramatically vary in size, much more than most other animals. Now scientists have discovered a genetic basis for this diversity. The reason different dog breeds have so many sizes may be explained by the new researche based on 3,200 dog DNA samples.

Menu Foods: Progress in Search for Cause of Pet Illnesses

admin_huliq — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 08:50:14 -0500

Menu Foods Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:MEW.UN) has provided an update on its March 16 pet food recall, which represents an important step forward on identifying the issue's cause.