Pet Safety Tips
Wildfires Rage in Colorado and New Mexico – Pet Safety
Each year, across large portions of North America, wildfires burn hundreds of thousands of acres and threaten people, pets and wildlife. Despite evacuation warnings and the best efforts of fire personnel, occasionally our pets are injured by flames and smoke. What can you do when faced with one of these raging infernos? More importantly, are you prepared for an injury or burn to your pets or livestock?
Read MoreGeneric Pet Drugs…Good or Bad for Your Pets?
Walk down any drug store aisle and you will see various store brand medications alongside the nationally known brand name products. These generic drugs are big business in human pharmacies and now some drug manufacturers have set their sights on a new market…generic medications for our pets. Should you be concerned about the safety or effectiveness of these drugs?
Read MoreSleeping with Pets…Deadly Nightmare or Sweet Dreams?
The headline screamed “Sleeping with Your Pets Is A Deadly Risk”. Reading on, the article described several zoonotic diseases and parasites that have potential for causing human illness. But, did the media sensationalize this issue? How can you tell when an animal health story is urgent or when it’s been exaggerated for media effect?
Read MorePet Food Recall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 05, 2012 Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice. This is being done as a precautionary measure, as the product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. No illnesses have been reported and no other Diamond manufactured products are affected. Individuals handling dry pet…
Read MoreSpinal Cord Injuries – Veterinary Research Helping People and Pets
Trauma to the spinal cord is a serious, often fatal injury in people and pets. Damage to the cord by fractures of the vertebrae or swelling can often lead to pain and weakness and even partial or complete loss of movement or sensation. These situations are medical emergencies! Interesting new research is now showing promise and the hero of the research may be a family pet!
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