PAAWS Vitamins give Dog New Leash on Life!
Hi Dr. Carol, This week Kodiak and his family will be celebrating his 13th birthday! Part of that I owe to you. I had been mourning the loss of our previous dog for about a year.
Hi Dr. Carol, This week Kodiak and his family will be celebrating his 13th birthday! Part of that I owe to you. I had been mourning the loss of our previous dog for about a year.
Osteosarcoma. University of Illinois researchers discover insight in the progression of bone cancer in people that is critical to the development of bone tumors in dogs and cats.
Hi Dr. Carol, Thanks for taking the time to talk to me Wednesday. I want to thank you again for your PAAWS vitamin supplements.
The following dog and cat pet foods have been recalled by the Mars Pet Care in the United States:
Chagrin Falls, Ohio (September 16, 2008)—Mars Petcare US announced another recall of its pet food products manufactured at its Everson, Pennsylvania facility.
Rabies still considered disease of epidemic proportions across most of the world! Chagrin Falls, Ohio; September 2, 2008- It’s a disease that can frighten people by simply mentioning the name.
Dr. Carol, This is a picture of my 10yr 9mo old Newfoundland / retriever mix, who will be 11 years old this November. His name is Garth and the best dog we ever had. Garth tore his knee up back in 2004
Moldy food in your trash may contain fungal toxins that can make pets very ill and in some cases has a fatal outcome. Beyond the dangers of chicken bones and other inedible items, there is another good reason to keep your pet away from the garbage. Some moldy foods can contain a fungal toxin referred to as a mycotoxin that can cause nerve disorders and muscle tremors in dogs and cats. veterinarian and author, Dr. Carol Osborne,D.V.M. offers tips to keep your pets safe and help avoid moldy food issues.
BEWARE OF DR. FRANK’S JOINT PAIN RELIEF’ FOR DOGS & CATS. False Claims for Homeopathic Pet Remedy. August 2008: The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business.
Purebred Dog Rescue. Adopting a pet from a local shelter is a great way to help save an animal from an uncertain future. But what if you want a purebred?
Over half of America’s dogs are clinically obese, which by definition means they are 15 percent or more above their ideal weight. Being 10 percent overweight decreases a dog’s life span
Hi Dr Carol, I adopted a tortie about 6 months ago from the local humane society. She is about 3 yrs old, fixed, and up to date with her shots. She is declawed in the front, and is always indoors.
I just got on the net to see if there was something else to help my cat Romeo with his arthritis. He has been diabetic for almost 8 yrs.
Question Dr. Carol, I just got on the net to see if there was something else to help my cat Romeo with his arthritis. He has been diabetic for almost 8 yrs.
Dementia. Boosting diets with vitamins C and E may prevent the onset of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome, (CDS). This is also referred to as Alzheimer’s disease in dogs
I live overseas were vet care is very limited. My 2 yr old cat has a severe mouth infection.
Dear readers, What follows is an email I recently received. Amelia asked me to help raise awareness of this serious issue. Please share your experiences and rescue-based organizations that exist in your area.
Thyroid Disease in Cats. There have recently been reports in the media linking exposure to flame retardants and Thyroid Disease in cats. Specifically, they have been associated with Hyperthyroidism
Buy a Dog or a Cat and Enjoy Longer, Healthier Years Together With the New Year fast approaching, we are bombarded with advertisements for gyms memberships and treadmills to aid our New Year’s resolution
When Fido prefers to walk rather than run painful joints may be the culprit. Dogs, cats and other animals can suffer from arthritis just like people and the severity can be just as painful,
Wintertime Safety Tips. Avoid the Pet ER this Holiday Season! Winter is a time of cold weather festivals, holiday parties, and changing weather.
How do you give a pill to a cat? I have tried sticking it down her throat and she holds it until it dissolves and the saliva foams out of her mouth, I put it in milk, I pulverized it and added it to her food, and she knows it and refuses all.
Dog Allergies. Hi Dr Carol, My dog has allergies-can you offer any suggestions. Thank you, Lydia
Pet Toys. Due to concerns of lead paint in children’s toys made in China, as well as the massive toy recalls, pet owners and veterinarians alike are becoming concerned about dog and cat toys as well.
Funerals and memorial services help pet owners grieve and find closure. The loss of a treasured pet is indeed a loss for the entire family.
Genetic Discovery- Dogs With Black Fur Live Longer. Genetic Discovery Reveals Link between dog’s hair coat color and his ability to fight infection and ward off stress.
About 14 percent of the U.S. population is infected with Toxocara, or internal roundworms, contracted from dogs and cats. That’s according to the results of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Animal Cruelty Laws. Many puppies are born in Oklahoma each year in substandard conditions, lacking veterinary care and proper nutrition. Oklahoma has no regulation of the dog breeding industry.
Equine veterinarians and public health officials are urging horse owners and others who come in frequent contact with horses to wash their hands and clean grooming tools after each use in order to reduce the risk
Resistant Staph Bacteria. A new study published in Veterinary Microbiology found methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) prevalent in Canadian pig farms and pig farmers