Index: Dog Health
Friday, January 7th, 2011
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The WHYS and WHAT of a Pet First Aid Kit
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Over nearly 20 years of Veterinary Practice, I have seen THOUSANDS of pet Ailments that could have been treated at home- especially if the owners had caught the problem EARLY, and used an EFFECTIVE Home Remedy.
You should ALL have a basic First Aid Kit- so in the…
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Friday, October 22nd, 2010
Hello to you again fellow readers..
Soon I will be appearing on the morning Talk Show called ‘The Balancing Act’..
Here is the lead in to the show..it will be appearing live in a few weeks.
Enjoy!!
Dr Andrew
P.S. Feel free to leave a comment 🙂…
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Thursday, August 5th, 2010
Hello and Good Morning fellow readers.
Here is a story I thought you might find interesting.
Enjoy!
Dr Andrew
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Pet Health Care Reform
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Brian Clark Howard
Brian Clark Howard is a journalist covering green, consumer affairs and e-culture.
Posted: August 4, 2010 11:42 AM
When your pet is sick, it’s an awful feeling, and it’s hard to know…
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Friday, June 4th, 2010
In this June 26, 2009 file photo, Miss Ellie celebrates her win in the “World’s Ugliest Dog Contest” at the Sonoma-Marin Fair, in Petaluma, Cal
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – Miss Ellie, a small, bug-eyed Chinese Crested Hairless dog whose pimples and lolling tongue helped her win Animal Planet’s “World’s Ugliest Dog” contest in 2009, has died at age 17 after…
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Monday, May 10th, 2010
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Arthritis Solutions.
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Ouch.
My creaking elbow makes it even easier for me to empathize with all of those arthritic pets.
The most common is osteoarthritis.
This is a chronic degenerative disease that is commonly found in a pet’s hip, elbow, shoulder, Knee, wrist, ankle or in the spine.
The cause is due to cartilage breakdown and loss, (ie…
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Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
This is a most disturbing story, that gets me to question humanity.
How could this happen?
Here’s the story:
Warning: This story contains graphic images
CBC News
A dog that suffered a large burn that went through its fur and muscle had to be euthanized.A dog that suffered a large burn that went through its fur and muscle had to…
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Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
Today’s topic is touchy – but one that you’ll likely need to deal with.
Fortunately you have the option.
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Euthanasia
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I happen to perform this pretty regularly – I had two sick, older pets that were euthanized yesterday.
The decision is personal – based on your Veterinarian, yourself and ULTIMATELY with one overriding factor:
The health, well being…
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Thursday, March 25th, 2010
By Fiona Macrae
Mail Online (UK)
It is a claim calculated to have rival pet lovers fighting like cat and dog.
According to a scientific study, cat owners tend to be cleverer than their dog-loving counterparts.
It found that university graduates were more likely to favour feline companionship – possibly because they work longer hours and have less time to…
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Here’s the surprising story….raising more questions about additives in our food system, and
who’s interest our regulators are REALLY interested in..
CounterPunch / By Martha Rosenberg
Why Has the FDA Allowed a Drug Marked ‘Not Safe for Use in Humans’ to Be Fed to Livestock Right Before Slaughter?
While researchers and scientists investigate the cause of our diabetes, obesity, asthma…
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Monday, March 8th, 2010
CBC News
Trooper, believed to be around one year old, is expected to make a full recovery. Trooper, believed to be around one year old, is expected to make a full recovery.
The owner of a dog found emaciated and near death in Maple Ridge, B.C., last week should be charged with animal cruelty, the B.C. Society for the Prevention…
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Hi to you again- Welcome to Tuesday.
Aahh….some more humble pie.
Canada lost to the U.S. in Men’s Hockey on
Sunday- You guys in the U.S. are killing us
in the Olympics..
But then I see we won a Gold last night in Ice
Dance..so there 🙂
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World’s Tallest Dog
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TUCSON, Ariz. – A 250-pound blue Great Dane…
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Does your dog need a supplement?
Well, good question…
When I first started in practice, I was often asked this and I would say:
“So long as you are feeding a ‘Good Quality’ Dry Veterinary Approved Food, then NO.”
But imagine how things can change… I was clearly NOT giving the best advice.
For instance that supposed ‘healthy’ dry…
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