http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:40:56 -0700 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:48:39 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d19-Pets-101-Where-can-I-find-health-care-for-my-cat-in-Pittsburgh?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner AP/ Eric J. Shelton Cats are unique, and can require unique care. While small animal veterinarians are typically very experienced in both dog and cat health care, there are times when cats require a specialist. Cat clinics are also convenient for... Dog and Cat Health Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:48:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d19-Pets-101-Where-can-I-find-health-care-for-my-cat-in-Pittsburgh?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Pets-101--How-do-I-give-my-cat-or-dog-a-pill?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner AP/ Yanina Manolova A simple medication can quickly turn into a disaster if you're not sure how to administer it. Many pharmaceutical companies have created chewable versions of oral medication for one reason: it can be very difficult to give an an... Dog and Cat Health Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:12:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Pets-101--How-do-I-give-my-cat-or-dog-a-pill?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Vacationing-with-or-without-the-animals?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner Does your beach allow dogs?  AP/ Robert F. Bukaty The economy hasn't stopped most people from traveling this summer. Every time a pet owner leaves home for a while, a few concerns come to mind. Should the pets stay in a kennel or at a friend... Dog and Cat Health Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:00:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Vacationing-with-or-without-the-animals?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Bulletproof-vests-for-police-dogs?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner AP/ Vahid SalemiOver the past decade, nonprofit organizations have distributed bullet-proof vests to canines who serve on police forces throughout the country.  This is made possible strictly by fundraisers and donations.  As you can imagin... Dog and Cat Health Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:47:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Bulletproof-vests-for-police-dogs?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Poison-in-the-garden-what-plants-are-dangerous-to-pets?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner AP Photo/ Alan Diaz There could be poisonous plants growing in your garden or in the nearby woods. There could be danger disguised as a potted plant on your kitchen table. Things aren't always what they seem. This is an important reminder in life. ... Large Animal Health Dog and Cat Health Small Animal Health Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:34:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Poison-in-the-garden-what-plants-are-dangerous-to-pets?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Animal-safety-this-4th-of-July?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner AP Photo/ Feature Photo Service It's time to celebrate, and those who consider their pets part of the family prefer to celebrate with them as well. While it's great to include pets in activities, be cautious of a few things this 4th of July.Firewo... Large Animal Health Dog and Cat Health Small Animal Health Avian/Bird Health Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:45:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Animal-safety-this-4th-of-July?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Prevent-heartworm-instead-of-treating-it?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner AP Photo/ Jacquelyn MartinDirofilaria immitis, also known as heartworm, is a condition in dogs caused by a parasite that uses mosquitoes as vectors. Heartworm can also affect cats and other animals.  This parasite attacks the heart tissue and ... Dog and Cat Health Small Animal Health Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:27:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Prevent-heartworm-instead-of-treating-it?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Mosquitos-threaten-horses-with-West-Nile-Virus?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner PR News Foto/ Orkin, Inc.  The West Nile Virus causes encephalitis in horses. Mosquitoes carry the virus and pass it onto horses the same way its passed onto people and other animals. The best way to prevent horses from contracting the diseas... Large Animal Health Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:34:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Mosquitos-threaten-horses-with-West-Nile-Virus?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d24-7-reasons-dogs-and-cats-should-not-get-table-scraps-or-eat-people-food?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner AP Photo/ Carolyn Kaster 1.  Giving pets table scraps supplements their diets with unnecessary calories. Animals depend on the nutrients found in food specially formulated for them. If they eat people food, they will eat less of their own foo... Dog and Cat Health Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:52:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d24-7-reasons-dogs-and-cats-should-not-get-table-scraps-or-eat-people-food?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Pet-health-insurance-is-it-worth-it?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner Sleeping easier with insurance?      AP Photo/ Veterinary Pet Insurance Is having insurance what it takes to be a responsible pet owner?  The answer is no.  Companies like VPI, ASPCA, Pets Best, and Purina offer comparabl... Dog and Cat Health Small Animal Health Avian/Bird Health Reptile/Amphibian Health Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:13:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Pet-health-insurance-is-it-worth-it?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d17-The-link-between-dog-obedience-training-and-health?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner AP Photo/ Purina/ Gus RuelasObedient dogs are often healthy dogs and owning an obedient dog can even be good for you.  If you take the time to train your dog, or have someone train your dog professionally, the odds that you will keep the dog as... Dog and Cat Health Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:25:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d22-The-link-between-dog-obedience-training-and-health?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d21-Five-ways-your-pet-will-tell-you-its-sick?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner AP Photo/ Esteban FelixClick on the links below to find out how to determine the following common symptoms in your pet.  These articles also provide useful tips on how to promote healthy pets and simple tests to check for critical health problem... Large Animal Health Dog and Cat Health Small Animal Health Avian/Bird Health Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:11:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d21-Five-ways-your-pet-will-tell-you-its-sick?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Appetite-and-exercise-are-important-for-pets?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner AP Photo/ Charles Krupa Loss of appetite can be a serious threat to your animal's health. Digestive problems and pain in the mouth, teeth, or throat can cause an animal to stop eating. If the animal is hungry and cannot eat, or doesn't want to be... Dog and Cat Health Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:38:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Appetite-and-exercise-are-important-for-pets?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Skin-test-for-dehydration-in-animals?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner   AP Photo/ Purina/ Gus Ruelas Surrounded by water and not a drop to drink! Pet owners can check for dehydration by testing the elasticity of their pet's skin. Simply grab hold of the skin on the back of the animal's neck, also known... Dog and Cat Health Small Animal Health Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:20:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Skin-test-for-dehydration-in-animals?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Gum-color-and-capillary-refill-time-a-life-saving-symptom?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner   Dogs' gums should be a healthy pink.       AP Photo/Keystone/Alessandro della Valle Related ArticleMucous Membranes in Dogs and Cats on dogscatshealth.com Testing mucous membrane color and capillary refill ti... Large Animal Health Dog and Cat Health Small Animal Health Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:03:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Gum-color-and-capillary-refill-time-a-life-saving-symptom?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Low-cost-clinics-for-rabies-spays-and-neuters?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner Pit bulls can get discounted care at Animal Friends AP Photo/ Bill Haber   Several low cost or free rabies and spay/neuter clinics are available for people in Pittsburgh during these difficult economic times. Don't miss out on opportunit... Dog and Cat Health Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:41:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Low-cost-clinics-for-rabies-spays-and-neuters?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d13-Vocalization-is-a-common-symptom-in-sick-or-injured-animals?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner AP Photo/ Jae C. Hong, fileVocalization is a symptom that's hard for most pet owners to ignore. Animals have the same survival instinct that causes people to scream, cry, whine, or grunt when injured or sick. When animals are young and being cared ... Large Animal Health Dog and Cat Health Small Animal Health Avian/Bird Health Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:16:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d13-Vocalization-is-a-common-symptom-in-sick-or-injured-animals?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Lethargy-is-a-common-symptom-in-sick-animals?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner PR NewsFoto/ Bissel Homecare, Inc.Lethargy is a warning to pet owners. This symptom is commonly mistaken for laziness, but there is usually a medical reason for lethargic behavior in animals. Lethargy, simply put, is a decrease in activity or energ... Large Animal Health Dog and Cat Health Aquatic Animal Health Small Animal Health Avian/Bird Health Reptile/Amphibian Health Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:15:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Lethargy-is-a-common-symptom-in-sick-animals?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Horse-and-fly-inseparable-even-with-repellent?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner AP Photo/ Steve HelberIf you're a horse owner, you know how painful it is to watch your horse try to kick away the flies all summer. It's worse for the horse, of course, but there is only so much you can do to combat nature. Chemical fly sprays are... Large Animal Health Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:34:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Horse-and-fly-inseparable-even-with-repellent?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Life-saving-tips-for-deadly-summer-car-rides?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner Take your dog with you! AP Photo/ Gero Breloer If you're an animal lover, chances are that you enjoy your pets' company and could benefit from some tips on traveling with them. Today's busy lifestyles can lead to the “not enough hours in a... Dog and Cat Health Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:14:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12702-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Life-saving-tips-for-deadly-summer-car-rides?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Animal-Health-Examiner