FDA Update on Pet Food Recall for Dogs & Cats
FDA Update. The center for Disease Control (CDC), on May 16, 2008 reported a multistate outbreak of infection with a contagoius bacteria called Salmonella that was associated with dry dog food.
Pet Arthritis:Facts & Natural Remedies for Dogs & Cats
Arthritis is a painful, progressive condition that destroys the cartilage and connective tissue, which normally act as a cushion and absorb shock between bones and joints.
PAAWS Promotes Pet Life
Dr. Carol, Thank you for a wonderful product!! Our Pomeranian doggie, Misty, was given a 13% chance of survival because of a vaccine that came from a bad lot.
Diabetic Pets Beware:Nationwide Recall of Insulin Syringes
Diabetic Dog & Cat owners check your insulin syringes to be sure you do not have the Reli ON brand! The FDA issued a nationwide recall of insulin syringes used for diabetic pets and people.
Prosthetics Help Pets Balance Life
Prosthetics are commonly seen in people, but uncommon in pets. Now, veterinary surgeons, engineers and prosthetic specialists are teaming up to look at new ways of giving our pets the support they need!
Howling Halloween Safety Tips for Dogs and Cats
For all of us pet lovers planning to have their pets enjoy the festivities Halloween offers, here are a few common sense safety tips for pets and their people to help ensure for all while tricking and treating this season.
Homeless Man’s Cat gains New Leash on Life with PAAWS
Hi Dr Carol, I wanted to share another success story with your PAAWS Cat vitamins. An old man who is on “assistance”, has a “Lilac Point” named Fagen, a 14 year old cat.
SPECIAL KITTY Gourmet Cat Food Recalled at Wal-Mart
Chagrin Falls, Ohio – October 28, 2008 – SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Blend dry cat food sold at 15 US Wal-Mart locations, made by Mars Pet Care was recalled yesterday due to potential contamination with Salmonella.
Reasons to Seek Board Certified Veterinary Specialists for Pets
Occasionally your veterinarian may recommend you see a veterinary surgeon. These veterinary specialists are considered an extension of your family veterinarian, not competitors.
Digital X-Rays Offered for Dogs and Cats
Many veterinarians are now using digital X-Rays, a relatively new technology being offered for pets. Should your dog take an unexpected fall or your cat lose her dinner you may find your vet using digital X-ray’s
Top Pet Behavior Myths
Top Pet Behavior Myths. Behavioral issues are not only the leading cause of of pets being relinquished to local shelters, but also the number one reason for euthanasia of pets in the United States.
FDA Awards $5.2 Million in Grants for Animal Food Safety
FDA’s Grants to Enhance Key Elements Of Agency’s Food Protection Plan. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the awarding of 17 grants to enhance animal food safety.
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.
New Insights into Bone Cancer Therapy for Dogs and Cats
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.
PAAWS Pet Vitamins Improve Dogs’s Arthritis Naturally
Hi Dr. Carol, Thanks for taking the time to talk to me Wednesday. I want to thank you again for your PAAWS vitamin supplements.
List of Recalled Mars Pet Foods for Dogs & Cats
The following dog and cat pet foods have been recalled by the Mars Pet Care in the United States:
Pedigree Pet Food Recall: Salmonella Contamination
Chagrin Falls, Ohio (September 16, 2008)—Mars Petcare US announced another recall of its pet food products manufactured at its Everson, Pennsylvania facility.
Despite Medical Advances, Killer Disease Still on Loose! Rabies Vaccines
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.
PAAWS Vitamins help Garth the Dog with Arthritis
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
Pets getting into garbage can be Deadly! Moldy Food
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
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 … Finding Happy Families Forever!
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?
Battling the Bulge for your Dog – Obesity
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
Ask Dr. Carol
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.
Email Query About Romeo – Diabetes
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.
Email Question – Arthritis
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.
Dog Vitamins Prevent Dementia
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
From my Inbox: Cat’s Severe Mouth Infection
I live overseas were vet care is very limited. My 2 yr old cat has a severe mouth infection.
Even Pets can be Victims of Domestic Violence
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.
Flame Resistant Materials and Thyroid Disease in Cats
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