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Canine Distemper by Dr. David Koncal Source: .mp3 Language: English Edition: AVM Animal Tracks Running Time: 3:35 min. Description Canine distemper is a highly contagious and potentially fatal viral disease in dogs. Dr. David Koncal, a veterinarian from the Northfield Veterinary Clinic...

While cats and dogs are by far the most popular pets in the United States, for millions of Americans, mans best friend is feathered, not furry. Dr. Larry Nemetz, an avian veterinarian and founder of the BIRD Clinic in Orange, Calif., talks about birds as pets. *** Hidden text: You do not have...

Having fluffy or fat pets may seem cute, but too many of our furry companions are overweight, just like us. And just like people, if our pets become too fat they could develop a host of very serious health problems. Dr. Tony Buffington, professor of veterinary clinical sciences at The Ohio State...

In the United States, we face a critical overpopulation problem of dogs and cats, which results in millions of dogs and cats being euthanized every year. The solution to this problem, many feel, is relatively simple: Have pets surgically sterilized. Not only will this prevent the birth of...

Owning more than one dog can double the fun of pet ownership and can be beneficial to the wellness of the dogs, especially if their owners are gone for most of the day at work. But what happens if the dogs don't get along? Dr. Marsha Reich, from Maryland-Virginia Veterinary Behavioral...

Surprising Health Risks of Pet Obesity There are many problems that can occur with overweight cats and dogs such as arthritis, heart disease, and diabetes. But there are also many other health risks that pet owners don't always associate with weight issues. Dr. Davinne Glenn discusses some of...

segunda-feira, 19 de janeiro de 2009 13:00 Cancer is the leading cause of death in older pets, accounting for almost half of the deaths of pets over 10 years of age. Dr. Sandy Willis discusses cancer in pets, including its warning signs and treatment options. *** Hidden text: You do not have...

segunda-feira, 26 de janeiro de 2009 13:00 Recent reports indicate that 25 to 40 percent of dogs are overweight or obese, and obesity is now the most common nutritional disease in human beings and dogs. So what's to be done? For many the answer may be as simple as a leash and good pair of...

Many of our fluffy, furry cats, like humans, are gaining a lot of extra pounds these days. And housecats are more of a challenge than dogs in that it's not as easy to exercise with them. But just like with us, it's important that we help them keep their weight under control and put them on a...

segunda-feira, 2 de março de 2009 12:00 Earlier this year, peanuts from a Georgia processing plant were identified as the source of Salmonella-related illnesses across the country. While the initial focus was on human illness and food products, pet food quickly became an area of concern as well...

In veterinary medicine, the house call is making a comeback. Dr. John De Jong, owner of the Boston Mobile Veterinary Clinic, discusses the growing popularity of veterinary house calls. *** Hidden text: You do not have sufficient rights to view the hidden text. Visit the forum thread! ***

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segunda-feira, 16 de março de 2009 11:00 This week marks the beginning of spring. While the warmer weather will allow pet owners across the country to venture outside more with their four-legged friends, it will also bring thunderstorms, which can be frightening for our pets. Dr. Terry Curtis, a...

segunda-feira, 23 de março de 2009 11:00 Tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, fires, blizzards, terrorism ... no matter where one lives, no one is immune from a potential natural or man-made disaster disrupting our lives. Most of us have probably given very little thought to what we might do if...

segunda-feira, 30 de março de 2009 11:00 Usually considered as energy storage or thermal insulation, fat is actually an active organ. It sends out signals affecting everything from our brain, liver, and muscles to immune system, and it's similar in our pets. Thomas Gibson, assistant professor of...

segunda-feira, 6 de abril de 2009 12:00 External parasites are often a fact of life for our pets, and the parasite most associated with our cats and dogs is the flea. Dr. Bernadine Cruz, a small animal veterinarian in Laguna Beach, California, and member of the AVMA Council on Communications...

segunda-feira, 13 de abril de 2009 12:00 Our pets may be cute, but some of the critters they attract can be downright nasty ... not to mention dangerous. One such critter is the tick, a blood-sucking parasite that can turn a simple walk through nature into the start of a serious illness. Dr...

segunda-feira, 27 de abril de 2009 12:00 In October, a new $15 million hospital for military veterans opened at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. What sets this hospital apart is not the state-of-the-art medical equipment, but the fact that its patients are of the 4-legged variety...