N.J. Lawmakers Consider Requiring Animal Hospitals To Notify Pet Owners Of Lack Of 24-Hour Watch
Click to join our Facebook Fan Page and follow us on Twitter! By Brian T. Murray For The Star-Ledger BURLINGTON COUNTY — Betsy died at 16 months old in a tragic accident some believe was preventable. In keeping with a growing tradition in New Jersey, a law has been introduced in her name, dubbed “Betsy’s […]
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Veterinarians Warn Pets Need More Than Coats
If you like The Dog Files please join our Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/dogfiles Also, follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/dogfiles From Chicago Tribune WATERLOO, Iowa – Iowa veterinarians are warning pet owners to be careful when they take their pets out for a walk in the cold blanketing the state. Dr. Chad Smith of […]
Dog Attends Party, Wakes up With Hangover
By Dr. Eric Barchas, DVM For Dogster.com Cody is an adorable two-year-old Lab/Beagle cross who saw me at the emergency clinic on Sunday. He clearly is a very well loved family pet. Friday was Cody’s second birthday and on that night the family threw him a birthday party. Twenty-five people attended. Many of them were […]
H3N8: The Dog Flu
From cesarmillaninc.com Humans aren’t the only ones at risk for influenza; our canine companions can catch the bug as well. They have their own unique strain called H3N8. Thankfully, the number of dogs that die from the disease is very small — about 80% of dogs that contract the disease will only have a mild […]
As Humans Live Longer, So Do Their Pets
By GINA SALAMONE Of The New York Daily News Good news, pet lovers – your furry friends are living longer. Veterinarians say they’re seeing more and more dogs and cats reach the age of 15 years or more, MSNBC reports. “Just as the average life expectancy for people keeps reaching closer to the century mark, […]