Tag Archives: PETCO

Rat-Bite Fever and Pet Rats: How Concerned Should We Be?

April 16, 2014Avian and Exoticsamcny, animal medical center, animals, avian, exotic, exotic pets, katherine quesenberry, NYC, pet health, PETCO, pets, rat bite fever, rats, Streptobacillus, veterinarianAMCteam

A rat

The recent report of a 10-year-old boy that died from rat-bite fever in San Diego has raised concerns about the risk of contracting this disease from pet rats. The family

Pet Food Pantries

July 28, 2011Responsible Pet OwnershipAMC, animal medical center, animal relief fund, cat, dogs, food bank, mayor's alliance, meals on wheels, new york vet, pet food pantry, pet health, PETCO, pets, veterinariangb_dev

A pet food pantry

Last Sunday, I was at St. Bartholomew’s Church in New York City attending a discussion of its Crossroads Community Services Program which supports breakfast for 150-200 New Yorkers three days

Winter Pet Hazards

December 21, 2010UncategorizedAMC, animal, animal hospital, animal medical center, animals, ann hohenhaus, boots, calcium chloride, canine, cat, dog, dog house, dog paws, dog shoes, dogs, electrocution, feline, health, holiday, ice melt, new york vet, pet, pet emergency, pet hazards, pet health, pet healthcare, pet insurance, pet owner, PETCO, pets, salt, street zaps, vet, veterinarian, veterinary care, voltage, WebMD, wintergb_dev

The Arctic Express is moving through New York and the rest of the country in a little pre-holiday blitz. As a result of the low temperatures and last night’s freezing