Cat in Oregon diagnosed with bubonic plague!
A 6 year old cat in Oregon has been diagnosed with bubonic plague. Bubonic plague was the cause of the Black Death that killed 75 million people in Europe in the 14th century. (more…)...
Are Raw Foods Safe?
Recall on Primal Pet Food Raw Diet
A recall has been announced for Primal Pet Food's Chicken and Salmon Formula. Are raw foods safe? I'll tell my opinion as a veterinarian as you read through this article. (more…)...Dexamethasone Recall
American Reagent is voluntarily recalling bottles of dexamethasone. Dexamethasone (also known as "Dex") is a steroid that is used to treat many conditions including intervertebral disc disease, allergic reactions and shock. (more…)...
Another Pig Ear Recall
There have been some recalls on pig ear treats recently. Here is a summary of the products recalled: (more…)...
Google Announces Animal Translator App!
Have you ever wondered what your pet is REALLY saying? The engineers at Google have created an amazing app that will translate your animal's grunts, barks and meows into English for you. The app currently supports the following animal languages: cat, dog, hamster, guinea pig, regular pig, rabbit, bird, chicken, sheep, horse, donkey and tortoise. Google is truly amazing! (more…)...
Insurance Companies Don’t Like Dogs?
Did you know that you may have to pay more home insurance if you own a dog? Some insurance companies are bumping up their rates for dog owners. (more…)...
Dog in Japan watches over an injured friend
I don't usually post videos that make me cry, or that show injured animals, but today I'll make an exception. This video is heart warming, but it also shows some of the devastation of the Japanese Earthquake: (more…)...
Will potassium iodide prevent radiation poisoning in pets?
Concerns over pending nuclear fallout in Japan have caused a spike in sales of potassium iodine tablets, not only in Japan, but also one the western coast of USA and Canada. Some health food stores are completely sold out of potassium iodide as (more…)...
Phenobarbital recall announced – Potentially very serious!
The FDA has just announced a recall on Phenobarbital pills produced by Qualitest Pharaceuticals. This recall is on human grade pills, but many dogs and cats are on this medicine as well.
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...Pig Ear Recall – Salmonella risk
A recall has been announced on Pig Ears made by Jones Natural Chews. The company is recalling 2705 boxes of pig's ears because of concerns over salmonella. (more…)...
Recall on Wellness Cat Food
A recall has been announced on lots of Wellness canned cat food. The following lots are recalled: (more…)...
Jimmy the cat gives a thumbs up sign.
How cute is this! This polydactyl cat named Jimmy gives a thumbs up on command! (more…)...
Dog rides scooter on Letterman.
This is one talented doggie!!! The following was on the Letterman show last night. (more…)...
Vitamin E and Selenium speed up healing of Sarcoptic Mange.
Researchers in India have made an important discovery that will help in the treatment of sarcoptic mange in dogs. (more…)...
Cat purrs louder than a plane!
Smokey the cat has a purr that is 92 decibels loud - similar to the sound a Boeing 737 makes when it comes in to land. The average cat's purr (more…)...
Bald mice accidentally regrew hair…possible cure for baldness?
Researchers at the University of California may have accidentally stumbled upon a cure for baldness!
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Dog throws owner’s drugs out of the window.
A man in California got busted for drug possession because his dog threw his drugs out of the window of his truck.
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Were fish injured in Chinese magic trick?
Animal rights groups are complaining that magician Fu Yangdong must have either implanted fish with magnets or controlled them with harmful electrical currents. What do you think?
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More birds hit planes with red on them – science fair project.
The prime minister was about to get his plane painted red...until he got news of 15 year old Ally Dunlop's Science Fair project.
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Stray cat, Larry, hired to catch rats for British PM
Larry the cat was formerly a stray. But he has found a lucky break, being employed as the chief rat catcher at the British Prime Minister's residence of 10 Downing Street. (more…)...
Klepto Kitty! Cat caught on tape stealing from neighbors!
This story is hilarious! Dusty the cat is always bringing things home at night time that don't belong to him. He is constantly stealing from the neighbors. And finally, he is caught on tape! (more…)...
Most common degu diseases.
Degus are delightful little creatures! They are becoming more and more popular, and I can understand why!
Not much research has been done on degu diseases. (more…)...
Connection found between hyperthyroidism and Vitamin B12 levels
Hyperthryoidism is one of the most common diseases for older cats to get. A new study has found that there is a connection between hyperthyroidism and Vitamin B12 levels. (more…)...
Low fat diet for cats with diarrhea? New study says no.
The Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine has just published a study which was run in order to determine if it is helpful to lower the fat content of the diets of cats with chronic diarrhea. (more…)...
Transdermal drugs for pets may no longer be FDA approved.
Does your pet take a transdermal drug rubbed into the ear such as amitriptyline or tapazole? The FDA may soon be announcing a new rule which may make getting this medication difficult. (more…)...
New dog tags can be read by blackberries and iphones.
This is a neat product! High Tech Tags has launched a digital dog tag for your dog that can be read by any smart phone. (more…)...
New drug released for corneal ulcers in cats and dogs.
Virbac has just released a new medication intended to help heal corneal ulcers in cats and dogs called REMEND Corneal Repair Drops. (more…)...
Dogs chewed of three of their owner’s toes.
This story is not for the faint of heart. A man in San Diego is missing three toes and believes that his two dogs have eaten them. (more…)...
