Spinal 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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Does your pet suffer from secondhand smoke?

In the past 45 years, the number of smokers in the United States has decreased to less than 20% of the population and almost 70% of those current smokers want to kick the habit. Could an understanding of how secondhand smoke affects our pets help encourage more people to quit?

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Who Cleans Your Teeth?

Brushing your pet’s teeth is something many of us never think about doing. Even owners who know the benefits of home dental care often forget or brush so infrequently that it never helps. A new fad that removes tartar from your pet’s teeth without the use of anesthetics has increased in popularity among pet owners. Can these “standing dentals” really help your animal’s oral health?

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Consider A Trust Fund for your Pet

Losing a pet to injury, illness or even just old age is never easy for the owner, but have you ever thought about the reverse? What happens to your pets if you are suddenly unable to care for them or if you pass away? We all hear stories of celebrities leaving millions to their pets, but are these acts legal and how can you help insure your pets’ continued care?

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FDA Cautions Dog Owners

Questions continue to be raised over the safety of chicken jerky products that are marketed as chicken tenders, strips or treats for dogs in the US.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued cautionary warnings to consumers in September of 2007, 2008, and again in November of 2011.  After seeing the initial number of complaints…

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