SAN DIEGO – August 15, 2011 – Pet parents no longer have to worry about losing their beloved companions with the arrival of Tagg—The Pet Tracker™, an advanced pet tracking system equipped with GPS and wireless capabilities that enables pets to stay in touch with their owners. Tagg—The Pet Tracker is the first product from Snaptracs Inc., a newly formed…more
Track your Pet with New GPS System “TAGG”
August 29th, 2011
Dog Theft on the Rise
August 29th, 2011USA – (USA Today Money) - Here’s yet another sign the economy has gone to the dogs: Money-seeking thieves are pilfering pooches and selling them for profit. For the first seven months of 2011, reports of stolen dogs rose 49%, according to the American Kennel Club. About 224 were snatched, compared with 150 in the same period last year. In 2008, 71 thefts were recorded by the AKC’s database of customer and media reports. That rose to 162 in 2009 and 255 in 2010…more
Canine influenza season starts in New Mexico
August 29th, 2011CARLSBAD NM.— (Current-Argus) Flu season is just around the corner for humans, but it appears canine influenza season has already started in Carlsbad and Hobbs. Carlsbad Animal Clinic Veterinarian Robin Sankey said while fellow veterinarians in Hobbs have been reporting more cases of canine flu in their area, she is just beginning to see some dogs coming into her clinic exhibiting flu-like symptoms…more
Large Python Snake In Backyard?
August 29th, 2011CINCINNATI – (WKRC-TV)A Cincinnati family suspected a snake was nearby when their dogs found large amounts of shed snakeskin in their backyard. But they didn’t expect it to be a 14-foot, 120-pound reticulated python…more
Dock Diving Dogs of Ohio
August 29th, 2011LANCASTER, Ohio – (ONNTV) Top area dogs were all invited to the Paws In The Pool event in Lancaster, Ohio. The competition was open to all dock diving clubs and even non-participants could try it out in between rounds. Event organizers said dock diving is becoming more and more popular…more
Feral Cat Problem Growing In NE Ohio
August 29th, 2011ELYRIA, Ohio – (ONNTV) Amanda Gerber sees so many cats near her Elyria home that her 10-month-old daughter has a favorite. “There are two of them that are pregnant,” said Gerber. “There’s a big orange and white one that is pregnant and a little grey one that my daughter loves to death. She calls her Keke.”…more
Hyperthyroidism is one of the most common diseases seen in older cats
August 29th, 2011SEATTLE – (Seattle Times:Tails of Seattle) – My 15-year-old male cat has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. I have been informed of the three choices available to me. I am leaning toward the radioactive iodine treatment, because it is essentially a cure. But what are the risks and drawbacks associated with this procedure…more
Taking Puppy home too soon can pose serious health risks
August 29th, 2011TIME – (Healthland blog) -Most veterinarians and dog breeders agree that puppies shouldn’t be separated from the rest of their litter for adoption before 2 months of age. A new study corroborates that advice, showing that puppies removed from their broods earlier were more likely to develop behavioral problems as adult dogs…more
Georgia Dog Blamed for Eating $10,000 Worth of Diamonds at Jewelry Store
August 29th, 2011Albany, Ga. – (Fox News) – A Georgia pooch named “Honey Bun” is being blamed for the disappearance of $10,000 worth of diamonds from a jewelry store, WALB-TV reports. The owners of John Ross Jewelers in Albany, Ga., say the dog — often seen roaming the store and greeting customers — ate a pack of loose diamonds left briefly on a desk about two weeks ago, according to the station…more
Zoo mystery: How did apes and birds know quake was coming?
August 29th, 2011WASHINGTON DC – (Washington Post) It happened a little before 2 p.m. Primate keeper K.C. Braesch was standing just a few feet away when Iris emitted a loud, guttural cry, known to scientists as belch-vocalizing. Iris then scrambled to the top…more
Salmonella traced to backyard chicken farms
August 29th, 2011USA – (USA Today) The burgeoning trend of keeping chickens and ducklings in backyard farms may have brought a new problem home to roost: infections with salmonella. Twin outbreaks of salmonella linked to chicks and ducklings bought for backyard farms have stricken 92 people in 20 states…more
Eastern equine encephalitis risk rises
August 29th, 2011BOSTON - (boston.com) The risk of humans being infected with Eastern equine encephalitis by mosquitoes is high in several Southeastern Massachusetts towns and is generally on the rise across that part of the state, the state Department of Public Health said yesterday. The virus has been found in mosquitoes that bite mammals, including humans…more
Heartworm heartbreak: Medicine shortage forces vets to choose between dogs
August 29th, 2011Atlanta – (NBC-CH11)…”Of all of the diseases we see, this one is the most preventable,” Dr. Jones said. “That’s why it’s so frustrating.” Mosquitoes carry the parasites easily in warm areas like Georgia. It can be fatal to your dog…more…
Tragedy in Japan Leaving behind homeless pets.
March 31st, 2011ABC NEWS/AP - Their fur caked with mud, pet dogs trot forlornly in rubble-filled streets along Japan’s devastated coastline, foraging for scraps and searching for owners. Luna, a six-year-old Beagle mix, is tied to a tree, barking for attention or sleeping in a cardboard box on a dirty cushion, two bowls of frozen water before her. Still she is one of the lucky ones. She has food. Passers-by pet and comfort her...more…
TOBY KEITH NOMINATED FOR CMA ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR. How he is celebrating…
March 31st, 2011The Academy of Country Music Awards are next week — and, while country has America’s special attention, it seems like a perfect time to do something special for our troops. I’m humbled to be nominated for Entertainer of the Year, but that pales in comparison to the humbling experience of when I visit our troops on a USO tour….more…
“Toby Keith is a true patriot. He is always thinking of the troops and what he can do to help them at every turn. I’m joining Toby’s quest to send some comforts of home to our troops and I hope you will also.”~Jeff Marginean, Host of the My Buddy Butch Show.