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Archive for October, 2010
Canine House Training Tips
Thursday, October 28th, 2010
MASH Unit For Animals! Fort Carson in Colorado welcomes veterinary unit.
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE – After the fall of Baghdad, one surprise awaiting U.S. soldiers was the group of the lions that stalked the grounds of a lavishly appointed presidential palace – half-starved, man-eating lions, it turned out, to which Saddam Hussein’s wildly depraved son Uday routinely fed romantic rivals. Someone had to care for the lions…more…
Leptospirosis disease in pets is on the rise again.
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010MASSILLON, OH — A potentially dangerous bacterial disease that can be fatal in animals is on the rise, a local veterinarian warns. Dr. Melanie Butera, of Elm Ridge Animal Hospital, said she has seen an increase in the number of dogs at her practice that have contracted leptospirosis…more…
Pet Rescue in Waushara County in Wisconsin Raising Eyebrows.
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010WISCONSIN - 20 complaints at Luv A Paw investigated, no citations issued – Waushara County authorities investigated 20 complaints about an animal rescue shelter near Wautoma ranging from pets with fleas and kennel cough to dogs that died shortly after being adopted. Officials said they found only minor infractions at the Luv A Paw animal rescue shelter and..more…
Coyote attacks on pets warrants alert this time of year.
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010MINNESOTA (Minneapolis-St.Paul Star Tribune) – The owners of a Jack Russell terrier got a serious scare Friday night when their dog was attacked by a coyote in their Golden Valley yard. The coyote had the dog in its jaws but dropped it when the owners came outside and frightened it off, said..more…
Alliance approves $550,000 loan to Cat Fanciers Association for move to Ohio.
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010ALLIANCE, Ohio— By a 6-1 vote, Alliance Ohio City Council approved a $550,000 loan to the Cat Fanciers’ Association to help the organization move to a vacant downtown office building…more…
The Top 10 Pet-Owner Mistakes
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010Avoid common errors, and keep your four-legged pal healthy and well-behaved…more
4 infant deaths prompt Graco stroller recall
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010Atlanta (AP/MSNBC) – Baby gear maker Graco is recalling about 2 million strollers after receiving reports that four infants died in the strollers…more…
The Barkley Pet Hotel & Day Spa Grand Opening Oct 25 in California
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010(Westlake Village, California)- The Barkley Pet Hotel & Day Spa is a resort-style vacation for dogs, cats, birds and exotics, which combines homelike amenities with recreational activity. The first facility was opened in Orange Village Ohio near Cleveland. Their inviting, state-of-the-art facility features a clean, secure and fun-filled environment – which meets and exceeds all kennel industry standards for boarding, grooming, obedience training, and doggie day camp. Our trained and caring professionals provide unparalleled customer service…more…
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB LAUNCHES GRAND CHAMPION RANKING SYSTEM
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010New York, NY - The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) proudly announces its newest conformation ranking system for dog show exhibitors and their dogs. The new Grand Championship Ranking System launches today with more than 1,000 dogs already ranked nationwide. Located in the new Grand Championship section of the AKC website, the Grand Championship Points Ranking lists the top 25 dogs in each breed in a drop-down box format. The ranking is based on the number of Grand Championship points garnered at shows by achieving…more…
Suffolk County NY Law Targets Animal Abusers with Nations First Animal Abuse Registry
Monday, October 18th, 2010FARMINGVILLE, N.Y. (CBS/AP) – Suffolk County, on the eastern half of Long Island, moved to create the nation’s first animal abuse registry last week, requiring people convicted of cruelty to animals to register or face jail time and fines…more…
Five Pet-Friendly Getaways for Fall
Thursday, October 14th, 2010Here are five fur-friendly destinations for fall…more
Surprising Ant “Mixing Bowl” Found in Manhattan
Thursday, October 14th, 2010Whale poo: Miracle grow fertilizer for the ocean! What?
Thursday, October 14th, 2010(Livescience/MSNBC) Whale poop doesn’t sink to the bottom of the ocean. Rather the fluffy plume floats at the surface. And in a new study, Roman and colleague James McCarthy at Harvard University found this phenomenon explains an important way for ocean ecosystems are fertilized…more…
Botched euthanasia leaves dog owner in quandary
Thursday, October 14th, 2010After bringing dog’s body home from vet procedure, owner finds her standing up…more…