// 10.25.2007 at 9:36 am // Have your say »

Liver Shunts in Pets

A portosystemic shunt (PSS), also known as a liver shunt, is a bypass of the liver by the body’s circulatory system. It can be either a congenital (present at birth) or acquired condition.
Congenital PSS is a hereditary condition in dogs and cats, its frequency varying depending on the breed. The shunts found mainly in small [...]

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// 10.24.2007 at 7:28 am // Have your say »

Important Information for California Residents with Pets!

Please pass this along. With these horrible fires, any help and information is so important! This comes from For the Love of the Dog

VCA Animal Hospitals Offers Free Boarding for Pets Affected by Southern California Fires
VCA Animal Hospitals announced that local SOUTHERN California VCA
facilities are offering free boarding for companion animals whose [...]

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// 10.20.2007 at 10:22 am // Have your say »

Don’t Let Halloween Be a ‘Fright Nitght’ for Your Pets!

Most people don’t realize how scary and actually dangerous Halloween can be for our pets. They tend to think of it as just a mostly fun filled entree to Fall for children and adults alike but what about our furry companions?
It can actually be quite frightening for them, the constant knocking or door bell ringing, [...]

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// 10.19.2007 at 10:01 am // 2 Comments »

Skin Allergies in Dogs

When it comes to canine skin problems, dog allergies are by far the common cause but unfortunately are extremely hard to diagnose effectively because dog allergy symptoms bear a striking resemblance to those of other aliments and illnesses. Skin allergies can manifest themselves in dogs in a number of ways, anything from dermatitis to ear [...]

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// 10.18.2007 at 10:52 am // Have your say »

Destructive Chewing

The act of chewing seems to be a matter of individual preference among dogs: some have an innate desire to chew as a pleasurable activity in itself, and some seem to have no need to chew whatsoever unless they’re driven to it out of sheer boredom.
The phrase “destructive chewing” may sound redundant, because – [...]

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// 10.15.2007 at 11:59 am // 2 Comments »

Natural Health for Pets - Holistic Veterinary

Holistic Veterinary Medicine does not differ much from the human version of the approach. It is likewise concerned with the whole picture, rather than a mere part of it.
It is not just concerned with diagnosing and treatment of a particular disease. It covers every aspect of the pet’s life, and utilizes both the holistic and [...]

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// 10.14.2007 at 11:37 am // Have your say »

Pet Emergency - What Do I Do Now?

Pet emergencies are scary just because they are emergencies and in general they happen with no warning. Even worse is when they happen at night or on the weekend when your regular vet is often not easily available. Or if you live too far away to make a trip to the vet’s office easily and [...]

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// 10.11.2007 at 11:52 am // Have your say »

Your Dog Just Ate WHAT? Some Common Household Substances that are a Danger!

Dogs and pets are very curious animals and natural scavengers. They can get into and eat just about anything. However, there are many toxic substances found in your home that could potentially kill your pet. The following is a list of ten common household substances that you should make sure to keep out of your [...]

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// 10.10.2007 at 10:16 am // Have your say »

A Touching Dog Story

Mary and her husband Jim had a dog named ‘Lucky.’ Lucky was a real character. Whenever Mary and Jim had company come for a weekend visit they would warn their friends to not leave their luggage open because Lucky would help himself to whatever struck his fancy. Inevitably, someone would forget and something would come [...]

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// 10.10.2007 at 8:49 am // Have your say »

Heartworm In Dogs

Heartworms in Dogs - What They Are & What to Do
Heartworms (Latin name Dirofilaria immitis) are parasitic worms that are common in both dogs and cats. Like their name suggests, they live in the dog’s heart, normally free-floating in the right ventricle and nearby blood vessels. The worms are transmitted from dog to dog by [...]

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