Protect Your Pets During the Dog (and Cat) Days of Summer
PurinaCare offers pet owners tips on avoiding heatstroke and other warm weather ailments SAN ANTONIO, June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- PurinaCare(R) Pet Health Insurance ( www.purinacare.com ), which is committed to help pet owners provide a lifetime of care for their dogs and cats, is urging all pet ...Keep Your Pets Safe in a Hurricane
PurinaCare Pet Insurance suggests what to include in a Pet Evacuation Kit SAN ANTONIO, May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1 and is expected to bring 12 named storms, with six of those becoming hurricanes. Preparing your family and your pets to evacuate or ta...For All Their Plusses, Pets Pose a Risk for Falls, Too
Being pulled by a dog or chasing a cat causes many tumbles, CDC reports,, THURSDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) -- Dogs and cats may be favored companions of many Americans, but they're also apparently the cause of falls that results in thousands of injuries each year. U.S. health off...Research Finds Popular Household Pets Transmit Dangerous Parasites to Humans
CHULA VISTA, Calif., March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- A study by the Stanley Medical Research Institute and Johns Hopkins University Medical Center links Toxoplasma, a cat-borne parasite, to neurotic behavior in infected men and women. Between 25 and 50 percent of the world's human population - and 30 ...Indian Head Animal Hospital Announces Dental Discounts for Pets through March 31st
To encourage dental care in pets we offer a 20% discount on all dental procedures, including the anesthesia, from January through March 31st. By taking the time to maintain good dental health, you may avoid some serious and expensive problems. Fort Washington, MD. (Vo...Tips on When to Bring Pets to Animal ER
Early Detection Saves Pets Kansas City, Kan. (Vocus) January 6, 2009 -- Whether you commit to your new year's resolutions or not, veterinarians at Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Kansas City are urging you to commit to your pets this year by bringing them...High-Tech Vet Medicine Saving Lives of Pets and People
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Laser scalpels, arthroscopic surgery, genomic research, and now even dog heart defibrillators -- veterinary medicine is quickly expanding into new high-tech approaches to save pets. This work has a side benefit; it's improving medicine for people, too....Orkin Warns of Four Pests to Avoid this Fourth of July
.... To fight the bite of mosquitoes and protect family members and pets against tick bites: Apply an EPA-approved insect repellant ...ed in only a thimble-full of water. Always check family members and pets promptly after being outdoors. Fire ants are very prote...Rabies Vaccination Program Underway in Western Pennsylvania
...it does not pose an immediate health risk to humans or pets, but anyone finding the bait should avoid handling it unless it is found where children or pets play. Bait can be moved or disposed of with gloves. Six agencies are partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services for this...Mosquito Season Approaching: American Heartworm Society Reminds Pet Owners of Risk
...ving heartworm prevention every month, forgetful pet owners will have their pets protected when they need it most. "Surveys show only about 75 percent of pets are given the full dosage recommended by a veterinarian," Sheldon Rubin, DV...Dog owners more likely to share germs with pets by not washing hands than by sleeping with dog
MANHATTAN, KAN. -- Dog owners who sleep with their pet or permit licks on the face are in good company. Surveys show that more than half of owners bond with their pets in these ways. Research done by a veterinarian at Kansas State University found that these dog owners are no more likely to sha...College students find comfort in their pets during hard times
COLUMBUS, Ohio A new study suggests that college students may handle stressful situations better if they have a pet. Research has already shown that pets can improve the quality of life for people who are aging or those who are chronically ill. But researchers at Ohio State University recently...Bird flu vaccine protects people and pets
A single vaccine could be used to protect chickens, cats and humans against deadly flu pandemics, according to an article published in the November issue of the Journal of General Virology . The vaccine protects birds and mammals against different flu strains and can even be given to birds while ...University of Minnesota research leads to new technology to protect human health
...ne to any food where its value is enhanced by increasing the apparent protein content. For example, melamine-tainted pet food killed nearly 1,000 U.S. pets during one episode in 2007. ...Infant formula adulteration with melamine underscores need for better detection methods
... protein can lead to illness and death, as with thousands of Chinese children in the tragic melamine adulteration of infant formula this year and with pets in the United States in 2007. Vulnerabilities in global supply chains for food and drug ingredients allow such adulteration to affect people worldwide...American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- May 13, 2009
...melamine, which is widely used in plastics. Certain food manufacturers, however, have added melamine to food products marketed for humans and domestic pets to boost apparent protein content. Conventional tests, however, tend to be too slow, insensitive, and too complex for large-scale food screening appli...Humans may be losers if technological nature replaces the real thing
...the robots as other beings But compared to interacting with a real dog, their interactions with AIBO were not as social or deep. "Robot and virtual pets are beginning to replace children's interactions with biologically live pets," said Ruckert. "The larger concern is that technological nature will sh...The Clorox Company's new indoor allergen product reduces common indoor allergens up to 90 percent
...gy sufferers, the choice all too frequently has come down to living without pets or curtains or anything that could trigger indoor allergens. Today, The Cl...rgen protein. "Replacing the carpet with hardwood floors or keeping the pets from the bedroom may not be options for financial or emotional reasons," sa...DNA study unlocks mystery to diverse traits in dogs
...ne of the most comprehensive canine DNA banks in the world. This collection has been built up with the help of pet owners who have consented to their pets providing cheek swabs and blood samples for the database. Mars' DNA bank allowed the study to cover most of the American Kennel Club recognized breed...Humanitarian Offers $75 Million for Single Dose Sterilization of Cats and Dogs
...productive Biology which will provide funding for promising research in pursuit of non-surgical sterilization technology. "We're killing millions of pets annually in the U.S. for the simple lack of a home and sterilization programs are the only viable solution," said Dr. Michelson. "Animal welfare exper...Advanced Pest Control Earns Quality Pro Designation for General Pest Control Services
...tly, however, Advanced Pest Control, Houston is committed to providing a superior service that includes protection of customers' property, family, and pets with effective and environmentally friendly pest control. Advanced Pest Control is recognized by the National Pest Management Association, Bat Conserv...PETCO Adds Canine Heritage Breed Test to its Innovative Assortment
... pet owner will receive the results on a certificate suitable for framing. PETCO customers will be offered two purchasing options: They can have their pets swabbed by a PETCO associate trained through a program developed by the two companies, or they may choose to purchase the dog DNA test and perform the...DNA Study Unlocks Mystery to Diverse Traits in Dogs
...one of the most comprehensive canine DNA banks in the world. This collection has been built up with the help of pet owners who have consented to their pets providing cheek swabs and blood samples for the database. Mars' DNA bank allowed the study to cover most of the American Kennel Club recognized breeds...Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Outlines Strength of the Combination
...roducts originating from both Intervet and Schering-Plough Animal Health (SPAH), offers pharmaceuticals and vaccines for companion animals that enable pets and humans to enjoy their time together, as well as a comprehensive portfolio for livestock to help keep them healthy and ensure a safe, wholesome foo...Pfizer Animal Health and NTRA Charities Team Up to Benefit the Barbaro Memorial Fund
... improving the safety, quality and productivity of the world's food supply by enhancing the health of livestock and poultry; and in helping horses and pets to live longer and healthier lives. For additional information on Pfizer's portfolio of equine products, visit http://www.PfizerAH.com . ...What To Do When a Holiday Guest Shows Up With a Pet
... and still make them feel welcome? "It's not uncommon for guests to bring pets to holiday parties because they consider their animals a part of the family...ore deciding whether to accept or refuse a pet visitor: -- If you have pets of your own, how will they react? How will other guests and young chi...