http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:07:27 -0700 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:07:04 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Mariah-Careys-solution-for-her-pregnant-dog-and-tips-on-helping-a-dog-through-pregnancy?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner Mariah Carey's pregnant Jack Russell terrier recently gave birth. What do you do if your beloved female Jack Russell terrier is pregnant and going to give birth soon? If you are Mariah Carey, you fly your personal veterinarian all the way from Los... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:07:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Mariah-Careys-solution-for-her-pregnant-dog-and-tips-on-helping-a-dog-through-pregnancy?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Reasons-a-dog-may-become-itchy-and-start-scratching?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner Itching and scratching in dogs may have many causes. Scratching and excessive hair loss is one of the most common reasons dogs are presented to a veterinarian. There are many different reasons a dog may become itchy. Allergies most common reason ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:04:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Reasons-a-dog-may-become-itchy-and-start-scratching?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Cat-dies-of-H1N1-influenza-virus-First-feline-fatality-reported?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner An Oregon cat has died with a H1N1 influenza virus infection. It has recently become clear that cats can become infected with the H1N1 influenza virus. Sadly, the last reported case has been fatal. H1N1 virus kills cat in Oregon A cat located in... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:18:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Cat-dies-of-H1N1-influenza-virus-First-feline-fatality-reported?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Abnormal-dog-behaviors-Correcting-canine-behavior-problems?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner Dogs with undesirable behaviors can be corrected. Most dog owners would prefer their canine companions to be well-behaved and well-trained. However, for some dogs, that seems like a daunting task. Helping dogs with abnormal behaviors What can th... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:30:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Abnormal-dog-behaviors-Correcting-canine-behavior-problems?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d14-H1N1-influenza-in-pets-causes-concern-for-more-deadly-virus-strain-in-people?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner H1N1 viral infections in pets could cause the mutation of a deadlier virus. Currently, the H1N1 influenza virus has been diagnosed in people, ferrets, turkeys, pigs and in one cat. The virus' presence in pets and other animal species is causing co... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:05:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d14-H1N1-influenza-in-pets-causes-concern-for-more-deadly-virus-strain-in-people?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Concern-for-dogs-and-cats-with-diabetes-Potentially-unstable-Vetsulin-insulin?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner An alert involving Vetsulin has been issued. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health have issued an alert in regards to Vetsulin® brand insulin. Specifically, according to Intervet/Schering-Plough Anim... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:36:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Concern-for-dogs-and-cats-with-diabetes-Potentially-unstable-Vetsulin-insulin?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Rabies-in-dogs-cats-people-and-other-animals?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner Cats are four times more likely to get rabies than dogs. Photo Credit: Morguefile.com/forghis Cats are four times more likely to get rabies than dogs, according to a recent report issued by the CDC. Cat rabies in the United States According to ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:53:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Rabies-in-dogs-cats-people-and-other-animals?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Healthy-dog-behaviors-Evaluating-the-potential-for-canine-behavior-problems?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner Encouraging appropriate dog behaviors can help avoid undesirable behaviors. Photo Credit: Flickr.com/jdurham Behavior problems such as aggression, destructiveness and other undesirable canine behaviors are some of the most common reasons dog... Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:12:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Healthy-dog-behaviors-Evaluating-the-potential-for-canine-behavior-problems?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d26-H1N1-influenza-Swine-flu-Which-pets-are-at-risk?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner Ferrets are susceptible to the H1N1 influenza virus.Photo Credit: Flickr.com/AMagillThe H1N1 influenza virus outbreak has now been characterized as a national emergency and many people are wondering how this virus, formerly referred to as the "s... Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:45:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d31-H1N1-influenza-Swine-flu-Which-pets-are-at-risk?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Pet-safety-Keeping-your-dog-and-cat-safe-on-Halloween?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner Keep dogs and cats safe on Halloween. Photo Courtesy of Flickr.com/Sarah Ackerman Halloween is right around the corner and it can be a fun evening for everyone. However, pet owners are often unaware of the threats that Halloween brings to their... Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:48:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Pet-safety-Keeping-your-dog-and-cat-safe-on-Halloween?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Taking-a-cat-to-the-veterinarian-Making--veterinary-visits-easy-for-a-cat?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner Simple steps can be taken to make veterinary visits less frightening for cats. http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/219617 Though cats actually outnumber dogs as pets in the United States, cats are seen less frequently at veterinary hospital... Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:17:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Taking-a-cat-to-the-veterinarian-Making--veterinary-visits-easy-for-a-cat?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Fleas-on-dogs-and-cats-Are-pet-owners-winning-the-battle?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner Fleas can be difficult to control on pets such as dogs and cats. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Macskabolha.png According to flea expert Dr. Michael Dryden, the answer to that question is "no". In a recent interview with DVM Newsmag... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:16:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Fleas-on-dogs-and-cats-Are-pet-owners-winning-the-battle?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Cat-abscess-causes-symptoms-and-treatment?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner Cat abscesses are commonly caused by fight wounds. Cat abscesses are a common feline complaint and these wounds can be quite painful for a cat. Abscesses can also lead to more severe systemic infections which can cause a cat to become seriously... Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:26:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Cat-abscess-causes-symptoms-and-treatment?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Advantage-flea-and-tick-control-treatment-glues-dog-to-plastic-carrier?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner Advantage® flea and tick control medication can melt plastic. Advantage® flea and tick control medication is one of the most popular spot-on treatments used in dogs and cats both. However, Advantage® (and possibly other spot-on medi... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:28:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Advantage-flea-and-tick-control-treatment-glues-dog-to-plastic-carrier?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d5-New-recall-on-Nutro-brand-dog-foods?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner Nutro® has recalled several types of puppy foods. Nutro® has announced a new recall on several varieties of puppy foods. Plastic found in dry dog and cat food products Small pieces of melted plastic were found in several varieties of N... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:41:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d23-New-recall-on-Nutro-brand-dog-foods?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Can-dogs-and-cats-which-live-indoors-still-become-infested-with-fleas?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner Living indoors does not protect dogs or cats from flea infestations. Yes, cats and dogs living indoors can still get fleas. In fact, not only is this possible, but it is common for indoor pets to become infested with fleas. Indoor pets and fleas Li... Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:33:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Can-dogs-and-cats-which-live-indoors-still-become-infested-with-fleas?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d3-Cat-food-recall-Diamond-Pet-Foods?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner Diamond Pet Foods has issued a recall of several Premium Edge® cat foods. Diamond Pet Foods has issued a recall on two of the cat food products the company produces and distributes. The recalled products are: Premium Edge® Finicky Adul... Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:00:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d3-Cat-food-recall-Diamond-Pet-Foods?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Rabies-fact-Over-55000-human-deaths-occur-yearly?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner Rabies causes over 55000 human deaths every year. Over 55,000 people die every year from rabies, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This staggering number of deaths occurs despite the fact that rabies is a preventable disease. Wo... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:16:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Rabies-fact-Over-55000-human-deaths-occur-yearly?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Canine-arthritis--Symptoms-and-treatment-options-for-arthritis-in-dogs?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner Canine arthritis is a common and painful disease for affected dogs. Canine arthritis is also commonly referred to as degenerative joint disease. Arthritis in dogs can have many causes. It may be: caused by a congenital deformity in the affecte... Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:43:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Canine-arthritis--Symptoms-and-treatment-options-for-arthritis-in-dogs?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Feline-diabetes--Causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner Feline diabetes causes increased thirst, increased urination and increased appetite. Feline diabetes mellitus is common in cats and can easily become life-threatening when undiagnosed or left untreated. Diabetes mellitus in cats Feline diabetes me... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:51:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7468-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Feline-diabetes--Causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options?cid=exrss-Pet-Health-Examiner