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National Service Dog Eye Exam Event segunda-feira, 4 de maio de 2009 12:00 Besides serving as our loyal companions, dogs perform a number of other tasks as well, including bomb detection, search and rescue operations, and guiding the visually impaired. To help give back to these dogs that give...

Heartworm Disease segunda-feira, 11 de maio de 2009 12:00 Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease that can affect dogs and cats of any age or breed in every region of the United States. Fortunately, heartworm disease is also nearly 100 percent preventable. Dr. Sheldon Rubin...

National Dog Bite Prevention Week 2009 (May 17-23) segunda-feira, 18 de maio de 2009 12:00 To help educate the public on how best to prevent dog bites, the American Veterinary Medical Association is again teaming up with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the U.S. Postal Service to sponsor...

terça-feira, 26 de maio de 2009 12:00 Summer is fast approaching, and while the season provides great opportunities to get out of the house and spend time outdoors, it can also present many dangers to our pets, particularly our dogs. Dr. Bernadine Cruz, a small animal veterinarian in Laguna...

segunda-feira, 1 de junho de 2009 12:00 Most of us are aware of the dangers of the drug-resistant pathogen MRSA, particularly in health care settings such as hospitals. But as Kristy Bradley, Public Health Veterinarian and Epidemiologist for the State of Oklahoma, explains, MRSA is an emerging...

segunda-feira, 8 de junho de 2009 12:00 Most of us think of mosquitoes as a nuisance, but they can also be a serious threat to our health. West Nile Virus is probably the most well-known mosquito-borne disease in the United States, but there are several others, including our subject of today's...

segunda-feira, 15 de junho de 2009 12:00 Earlier this month, the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) issued an updated version of its Senior Care Guidelines for cats. Like many animals, cats are masters at hiding signs of illness, so as they age it's imperative that pet owners...

What to Do if Your Pet Is Sprayed by a Skunk segunda-feira, 22 de junho de 2009 12:00 We humans know better than to cross paths with skunks, but our pets might not know just how bad an idea it is to pick a fight with-or even just investigate-a skunk. Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald from Alameda East...

Fourth of July Pet Safety Tips segunda-feira, 29 de junho de 2009 12:00 With the Fourth of July fast approaching, many of us are making plans to celebrate the holiday with family and friends. Many of those plans will include, at some point or another, oohing and ahhing over fireworks. While...

A hard pill to swallow? Not necessarily. segunda-feira, 6 de julho de 2009 12:00 In our latest podcast, Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald offers advice on how to give pills to cats. http://www.avmamedia.org/manage/mediaimg/s198-givingpillstocats.mp3

segunda-feira, 13 de julho de 2009 12:00 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 walking...

segunda-feira, 20 de julho de 2009 12:00 Dogs aren't born programmed to sit, stay, or heel, but they are born ready to learn, and a good trainer can be an invaluable asset in helping your puppy become a well-behaved dog. In this podcast, certified animal behaviorist Dr. Suzanne Hetts discusses...

Pet Fish Surgery segunda-feira, 27 de julho de 2009 12:00 As fish become more popular as pets, the demand for veterinarians to look after their health also increases. Whether you've got a guppie or a koi, any fish owner who develops a strong bond with their fish wants access to the best health...

segunda-feira, 10 de agosto de 2009 12:00 Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald instructs pet owners on how to tell if their dogs or cats are overweight. http://www.avmamedia.org/manage/mediaimg/s206-how%20to%20tell%20if%20your%20pet%20is%20overweight.mp3

segunda-feira, 17 de agosto de 2009 12:00 In this podcast, Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald explains how a few extra pounds can lead to big problems for our pets. http://www.avmamedia.org/manage/mediaimg/s207-fitzgerald_extrapounds.mp3

(Over) Treating Our Pets segunda-feira, 24 de agosto de 2009 12:00 Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald explains how too many treats might be piling the pounds on America's pets. http://www.avmamedia.org/manage/mediaimg/s212-fitzgerald_treats.mp3

segunda-feira, 31 de agosto de 2009 12:00 Celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson discusses why he has joined the fight against pet obesity, and offers tips on how pets and their owners can get and stay fit together. http://www.avmamedia.org/manage/mediaimg/s213-getting%20active%20with%20your%20pet.mp3

terça-feira, 8 de setembro de 2009 12:00 In early 2004, greyhounds at Florida racetracks began getting sick with an unusual illness, which testing later revealed to be a new form of influenza normally found in horses. This new canine influenza quickly spread out of the racetrack and shelter...

segunda-feira, 14 de setembro de 2009 12:00 Most of us are familiar with the threat that diseases, such as canine parvovirus, pose to puppies. But perhaps an even greater threat is improper socialization. According to a report published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical...

Abnormal Repetitive Behaviors in Pets Abnormal repetitive behaviors in our pets—such as tail or shadow chasing—are some of the most complex and least understood of the behavior problems affecting dogs and cats. Dr. Valarie Tynes, a veterinarian with Premier Veterinary Behavior Consulting in...