Posts Tagged ‘pets’

Rat Poisoning of Pets on the Rise

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Bismark ND – (KFYR-TV) – Pet Owners need to keep a watchful eye on their dogs. A Williston veterinarian says he`s seeing more cases of rat poisoning than ever before.
Dr. Vince Stenson says cases of rat poisoning involving dogs in Williston are on the rise.”With oil activity and more out buildings, sheds and shops and things like that there`s just more places for rats and mice to live and probably more dogs are spending times in these places with their owners” says Stenson…more…


Just this week, Stenson saved the lives of two dogs from rat poisoning.

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11 Startling Myths About Pets Explained

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

MSNBC – (Petwave) – Regardless of whether you own a pet that barks or purrs, you still have probably heard a myth or two about them. Here are some truths, facts and falsehoods about the top 11 most common myths about dogs and cats…more…

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AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB LAUNCHES GRAND CHAMPION RANKING SYSTEM

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

New 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…

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H.H. Backer’s 44th Annual Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

The 2010 Christmas Show will include the Celebration of Style Grooming Competition, a New Exhibitors Area, the Aquatic Answers Area, the All-Natural Area for organic or “green” products, a contest for attendees, an all-industry party, a Special Events Area show, educational seminars/demonstrations and more. Backer’s 44th Annual Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show & Educational Conference Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont (Chicago), Ill. October 8-10, 2010…more…

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What A Man’s Dog Says About Him

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

What better way to gauge a man’s suitability than by scrutinizing the type of dog he owns? Finding out whether or not you’re compatible with a guy might just be as simple as looking at his dog…more…

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Animal Diseases and Your Health Medline plus

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

Animal diseases that people can catch are called zoonoses. About 75 percent of the new diseases affecting humans in the past decade can be traced to animals or animal products. You can get a disease directly from an animal, or indirectly, through the environment…more…

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Training a Naughty Dog to Behave in the Garden

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

The path to training a naughty dog how to behave in the garden may start with just that: a path. Ian Dunbar, a dog trainer and an author, and an avid gardener, has created a busy highway system…more…

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Dog About Town: Kicking back at Duke’s in Dallas

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

Operation Kindness’ Family and “Fur”-iends Day is from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Duke’s Original Roadhouse, 4180 Belt Line Road, Addison…more…

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COOL CATTY DAYS OF SUMMER Rescue

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

(Houston SPCA) September 2, 2010–The best way to beat the summer heat is to adopt the hottest pet around…..a COOL CAT from the Houston SPCA…more…

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Cities sign on to new pet laws

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

More than two dozen  Seattle area cities have signed contracts with King County to participate in a new regional animal-services model that took effect…more…

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America’s best dog-friendly hotels

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

A record 65 percent of American families now own a pet, and many are taking them on vacation. Last year, more than 15 million Americans traveled with their pets, and 8.5 million stayed more than three …more…

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