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Bird Flu Outbreak: Protecting Your Cats and Dogs During the HPAI Epidemic
Since 2022, there has been an ongoing epidemic in wild birds of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the United States. In the press, this virus is often referred to by its acronym,...
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UncategorizedJune 10, 2010
Pet Food Recalls
Yesterday, the Iams Company voluntarily recalled Iams ProActive Health canned cat and kitten food – all varieties of 3 oz & 5.5 oz cans (date on the bottom of the ...
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Responsible Pet OwnershipJune 07, 2010
Making Difficult Decisions for Your Pet
Making certain decisions for your pet can be pretty simple. Yes, I give heartworm medication every month, because the drug is effective and much safer than treating my dog for ...
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WellnessJune 01, 2010
Summer Pet Hazards
As the weather warms up, everyone, including the family pet, wants to spend more time outdoors. Fresh air, sunshine and more opportunity to exercise are just a few of the ...
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Integrative and Rehabilitative MedicineMay 24, 2010
Treating Pets with Acupuncture
What is acupuncture? Developed in China over 3,000 years ago, acupuncture uses small needles inserted into specific points on the body to achieve a desired healing effect. This technique has ...
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UncategorizedMay 17, 2010
National Dog Bite Prevention Week: May 16-22, 2010
The most recent data from the New York City Department of Heath and Mental Hygiene indicates that 3,452 New Yorkers reported being bitten by a dog in 2007 and 3,598 ...
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UncategorizedMay 04, 2010
Celebrate National Pet Week!
May 2-8, 2010 is National Pet Week and this year the theme is “People and Pets – Healthy Together.” Common human health issues such as obesity, diabetes and cancer are ...
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