Helping Dogs With Allergies: A 'Simple Solution' for a Not So Simple Health Problem

... Achoo! Certainly, a sneeze can be one sign that a dog has allergies. But so can incessant scratching, ... living room floor. Indeed, more than half of all dog owners in the U.S. feel their dog suffers from some sort of allergic reaction. Next ...

Babies Can Comprehend 'Canine' Language

... not clear whether the babies actually know that a dog baring its teeth is a sign of trouble, but ... the babies spent more time looking at the wrong dog picture or looked equally at both, Flom said. ... one knows if they're aware that a normal-looking dog is a better prospect for playtime than one that ...

Pet Bite Injuries: K-State Veterinarian Shares Tips to Minimize Risk of Bites and Bite-Related Infections

... YORK, July 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When a dog or cat bites, an infection can follow. ... people in the United States are bitten by a dog each year. Most dog bites, Stenske said, are from dogs owned by the ...

Good Nutrition Can Fuel the Whole Family, Even the Four-Legged Members

... proactive nutrients each month, it's only natural dog owners would want to provide their dogs with the ... nutrients through an innovative new line of wet dog food called PEDIGREE +(TM). The ... "At PEDIGREE, we pride ourselves on providing dog owners with the best and most innovative products ...

Proactive Pet Care Essential in Low Cash Times, Says NOAH

... important diseases. "Walking your dog is absolutely free and helps to avoid obesity and ... to take your pet with you. But even though your dog is not going into kennels, it does not mean you ... the booster vaccine because, if you do take your dog on holiday, it is likely to come into contact ...

New Vaccine from Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health is First for Canine Influenza Virus

... for Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, dog owners might not realize their pets are sick ... which occurs several days or more after the dog contracts CIV. The onset of coughing is a sign that the dog is vulnerable to pneumonia. "Preventing a viral ...

Eukanuba Unleashes New Free iPhone Application Providing Dog Owners With Instant Access to Dog Parks and Other Four-Legged Fun

... OFF LEASH Launch Marks the First-Ever Mobile dog Expert Application DAYTON, Ohio, June 23 ... iPhone(TM) application. The industry-first mobile dog expert application is available to download free today and enables dog owners to locate ...

Veterans From Iraq, Afghanistan & Other Conflicts Partner With Service Dogs in America's VetDogs Graduation Ceremony

... to meet the need for innovative assistance dog training. During an intense six-month ... Duncan will discuss how his service dog will help him to continue to reach for the stars. ... Ramos, who received Stryker, the first service dog from VetDogs. Stryker assists Ramos in getting ...

Top 10 Most Unusual Dog and Cat Names of 2009

... second year in a row to find the 10 most unusual dog and cat names in the United States. VPI employees selected 50 unusual cat names and 50 unusual dog names from the company's database of more than ... name." For the full lists of 50 unusual dog and cat names, pictures of pets who made the Top ...

BioArts International Clones 9-11 Hero Dog - Owner to Receive Five Cloned Puppies June 17 in Los Angeles

... Symington, owner of the late search and rescue dog and 9-11 hero, Trakr, will receive five answers ... company that is offering the first commercial dog cloning service in the world, will be presenting ... ideal candidate for cloning. The company's other dog cloning clients have paid an average of $144,000 ...

Nonprofit Goes RVing to Promote Pet and Human Health

... heartworms, fleas and ticks for the life of their dog or cat, no matter where they live. "If you ... featured. San Diego at the PetCo Park dog Park on Wednesday, July 1 , where veterinarians ... "Ask-a-Vet" event will be held at the Long Beach dog Park from noon to 5:30 p.m., on Friday, July 3 . ...

Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog

... for not wanting to go for a walk or run, a dog never will. They will generally be the first ones ... probably not walking fast enough." If your dog tends to saunter down the street, she said, you ... who last year wrote Fit as Fido: Follow Your dog to Better Health . Dogs instinctively get enough ...

Summertime Means Hidden Health Hazards For Kids

... for river tree rope swing injuries. #5 dog bites: Attacks increase in the summer and the family dog is often the perpetrator. An average of 914 dog bites are treated in U.S. emergency departments ...

CVMF Advises on How to Save Money on Veterinary Bills

... Arthritis:   Keep your dog and cat lean (obesity can cause arthritis, as ... diet or feed people food. Do not allow your dog to make contact with other dogs' stools or where parasites may be present. (This is common at dog parks, many doggy day cares and wherever dogs ...

A Dog's Eye View For Dog Bite Prevention

... Reports of dog bites by public health agencies have fallen to ... our desire for companionship with dogs is strong. dog ownership in America has increased significantly ... of all American households have at least one dog living either inside the home or elsewhere on the ...

More Than 1,500 Service Dogs Receive Free Sight Saving Eye Exams

... ACVO®/Merial® National Service dog Eye Exam event is highly successful in pairing ... found out about the ACVO/Merial National Service dog Eye Exam event , she was elated. She completely ... ophthalmologists, our sponsors and the service dog community," adds Ms. Daniel. "All were ...

Beware of Dog Bites

... particularly at risk. Among children, the rate of dog bite injuries is highest for those aged 5 to 9. ... than adults to receive medical attention for dog bites than adults. "Most dogs are friendly, ... strangers for a variety of reasons." How can dog bites be prevented? Avoid unfamiliar dogs or ...

Famed Hollywood Dog Trainer and Lassie Descendant Unleash National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 14

... American Academy of Pediatrics, Unite to Prevent dog Bites WASHINGTON, May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A famed Hollywood dog trainer and a descendant of one of the world's ... bring attention to a major campaign in America: dog bite prevention. Hollywood trainer Bob ...

National Dog Bite Prevention Week - Prevention is the Best Cure for Dog Bites

... are bitten by dogs every year. Fortunately, most dog bites are preventable through appropriate pet ... approaches to animal control, and education of dog owners and potential victims. The American ... Surgeons (ASMS) to celebrate National dog Bite Prevention Week, May 17-23, 2009. Children ...

Pooches Sometimes Miss the Point

... specifically what are the things that trigger the dog to look. Wolves don't look [at what people are ... of domestication, it became advantageous for the dog if they were controllable and so could comprehend ... Does this mean that the intelligence of a dog can be compared with that of a 2-year-old? The ...

Transmission of MRSA and Clostridium difficile through dogs

... after visiting an acute care facility, one dog was found to have C.difficile on its paws. When ... hands were tested after handling another dog that had just visited a long-term care facility, MRSA was detected, suggesting the dog had acquired MRSA on its fur. ...

Animal Shelters Worldwide Join North Shore Animal League America and Spokesperson Cesar Millan for 15th Annual Pet Adoptathon(R) 2009

... World-Famous dog Expert to Welcome Adopters at Opening Ceremonies ... to save the lives of homeless pets. Renowned dog expert Cesar Millan, National Geographic Channel's dog Whisperer, is the spokesperson for the 15th ...

Dog Lovers Share Memories of Beloved Pets Lost to Canine Cancer at Cure Canine Cancer Web Site - Disease Is No. 1 Cause of Death in Dogs Over Age 2

... Options DENVER, April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- dog lovers and pet parents whose dogs are suffering ... Sharing and celebrating the life of a loved dog helps ease the pain and loss, while others can share good news on how their dog is beating cancer. Morris Animal Foundation ...

Sarasota Veterinary Neurologist Offers Free pet First aid Guide

... my neurosurgery practice. Sometimes the cat or dog emergency involves seizures, paralysis or a head ... guide includes instructions for dealing with a dog or cat emergency such as vomiting, fractures, ... instructions for pet heart massage if the cat or dog is not breathing and provides contact information ...

PurinaCare(R) Pet Health Insurance Now Helping Protect Dogs and Cats in California

... and comprehensive plans that are designed to help dog and cat owners in California take advantage of ... without Preventive Care plan insures your dog or cat against the unexpected. It covers ... clients for all covered claims. While all dog and cat owners and their four-legged friends can ...

Mobile Dog Heart Health Tour Through California Cities to Provide Free Heart Examinations in Sound-Proof Setting

... Mo., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- This spring, some dog owners in California will find that getting their ... the park. Veterinary cardiologists on the Mobile dog Heart Health Tour will make stops in April 4 and ... will be available to answer questions for dog owners about the common ailment. Heart ...

Mobile Dog Heart Health Tour Kicks off in Las Vegas to Provide Free Heart Examinations in Sound-Proof Setting

... Mobile Exam Room Stopping at the Barkin' Basin dog Park on April 1 ST. JOSEPH, Mo., March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- This spring, some dog owners in Las Vegas will find that getting their ... the park. Veterinary cardiologists on the Mobile dog Heart Health Tour will make its first stop on ...

International Pooper Scooper Week - April 1-7

... by a group of pooper scoopers who believe every dog should have its day. In recognition of a growing ... of cleaning up after their dogs. dog waste is no joke! The American Pet Association ... to cover 900 football fields with 12 inches of dog ...

Animal Lover Memorializes Beloved Bulldog Who Loved Cats - Makes Gift to Improve Feline Health

... MAF Supporter Says Her Bulldog Loved Cats, dog Would Want to Improve Cat Health through the ... March 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Memorializing a beloved dog through a donation to improve cat health may seem ... to improve animal health . Jeremy was her only dog for the past year and a half - he wasn't ...

Dog Bite Risk for Kids Greatest in Summer

... -- Young children are at the greatest risk for dog bites in the summer and are especially vulnerable ... areas, say researchers who analyzed 84 cases of dog bites in children. It's not clear why children are more likely to suffer dog bite injuries in the summer, but it may be ...

RNC: Tax and Spend Fever

... of Congress." (Laura Meckler, "Tough Questions dog Health-Care Overhaul," The Wall Street Journal, ... over 10 years." (Laura Meckler, "Tough Questions dog Health-Care Overhaul," The Wall Street Journal, ... spending." (Laura Meckler, "Tough Questions dog Health-Care Overhaul," The Wall Street Journal, ...

Shape Partners With Iams to Create Healthy Living Program 'Walk Your Dog, Make Life Better'

... Your Dog, Make Life Better" program encourages dog owners to join or create dog walking clubs which promote healthy lifestyles ... The goal of this program is to connect dog lovers to benefit their social and physical ...

Animals Respond to Acupuncture's Healing Touch

... In one case, a woman brought a beloved, aging dog to Alvarez's clinic after a gradual weakening of ... "I sometimes see people on the street with a dog that's wobbly or it looks like it's limping, an older dog in pain," Washburn said. "I always tell the ...

Dog bites a particular threat to young children, especially as temperatures rise

... children are especially vulnerable to severe dog bites in the head and neck areas, and there is a correlation between cases of dog bites and rising temperatures, according to new ... Neck Surgery . In an evaluation of 84 cases of dog bites in children over an eight-year period, the ...

Break-through Drug for Heart Failure in Dogs Now Available in the United States

... in a dog, Vetmedin can immediately make the dog feel better and nearly double life expectancy." ... should begin to see an improvement in their dog within the first week on Vetmedin. Studies show that more than half of dog owners are unaware that ...

Wellness(R) Natural Pet Food Gives Big to Help Dogs of All Sizes in Need

... Donates 120 TONS of dog food to shelters across the U.S. during economic ... the WellPet Foundation , donated 120 TONS of dog food to animal shelters and rescue organizations ... howls upon receiving their donation of Wellness dog food. "The more than 400 residents of DogTown ...

In the World of Germs, Man Bites Dog

... to lick their faces are no more likely than other dog owners to have the same strains of E. coli ... was no evidence that owners who sleep with their dog or allow face licking were more likely to have ... ownership. Surveys show that nearly half of all dog owners share their food with their dogs, and more ...

First Commercially Cloned Dog Delivered to Florida Family

... stored. By October, samples from the original dog were on their way to the Sooam Biotech Research ... "Sir Lancelot was the most human of any dog we’ve ever had," said Otto. "He ... about the Best Friends Again program and dog cloning is available at www.bestfriendsagain.com ...

Heartworm CD by Merial Offers Unique Approach to Managing this Deadly Condition

... the interaction of heartworm development within a dog and the outcomes of treatment and prevention, ... managing heartworm infection, such as: Why is a dog heartworm positive after adulticide treatment and monthly preventive? Why is a dog heartworm positive after monthly preventive? What ...

New Vectra 3D(TM) Promotion Benefits New Horizons Service Dogs

... dogs to persons with disabilities. A service dog is a dog that has been professionally trained to assist a ... and training them for advancement in the service dog program. "Since our organization is in Florida, ...