Physical rehab helps keep pets moving Therapy can ease pain, improve mobility...

" Mikey was hit by a car, fracturing his upper front leg. Mocha had severe degenerative joint disease that affected his elbows, hips, knees and back. Doc had a painful ruptured disk, causing him to be unable to use...

Baldness drug causes heart failure in cats

Vets have warned men using hair growth stimulants to keep their pets away from their head after a Sydney cat went into heart failure after licking its owner's scalp. Ed Dunn, of Bondi, thought Luna, his 11-year-old domestic shorthair cat was just being playful on August 3,...

Blood Shortage for Critically Ill Pets

North America has an ongoing critical shortage of animal blood for veterinary use because demand for blood products continues to climb as clinics perform more and more sophisticated procedures.  Dogs, cats or...

Pets: Latest Casualties of Foreclosure

Animal shelters have been experiencing an increase in activity these past months as numerous distressed homeowners in the brink of foreclosure decide to give up their pets. According to the American Humane...

Texas Dog Scouts Equip Firefighters with Pet Resuscitators

Fido and Fifi can rest easy in Texas house fires as fire crew are now equipped with pet ventilators.  Helping "Man's Best Friend" to breathe easy!   " Dog Scouts helping Dallas-Fort Worth pets breathe...

Struggling to find a dog's house

Thousands of dogs and cats face a bleak future in Britain because their owners are being forced to rent homes due to a housing downturn and landlords will not accept pets " Landlords are in the dog-house with a...

For the dog that has everything: Botox and a massage

One area of the economy that has escaped recession is pet care. Despite the credit crunch, it's booming. According to the New York Times, American consumers spent $49bn (£25bn) on pet products and services last year, up $11.5bn from 2003, with health care and cosmetic...

Why should I need to spay or neuter *my* pets?

As we have probably all heard: "If you are not part of the solution, then you are part of the problem."  I believe in this situation, it does hold true.First, my credentials: I do not have any training in...

Canine hero wins a chance at immortality

Cloning: good thing or bad thing? Read on." Poor old Trakr. Once hailed as a hero, the retired Halifax police dog can no longer use the hind legs that pushed him through the ruins of the World Trade Center as he sniffed for survivors. His hearing has faded and, at 15, his dog...

Bizarre animal killings may be victims of dog park debate

This is an update to the story I posted yesterday about a rash of sick dogs linked to a Toronto park. Two of the dogs have since had to be euthanized, and several raccoons have also died from similar poisonings....

Antifreeze intentionally fed to dogs?

File this under the "OMG what is wrong with people" category. Those poor dogs."One dog is battling for its life after at least five pets were poisoned in High Park over the weekend, leading some dog owners to fear a...

Live goldfish in unofficial Beijing Olympic keychains

I always comment on cute accessories if I see one but this one is taking pet-like accessories to a new level. "Waterfront traders in Qingdao, where Olympic sailing events will take place this summer, have been...

Bad economy hitting pets, too

"The strain of tightening household budgets has hit man's best friend, as more New Yorkers are seeking help -- including foster parents -- for their pets.Many New York City pet rescue and foster care services say...

Who Will Take Care Of Abandoned Foreclosure Pets

It’s a disconcerting outcome of the increasing incidents of foreclosures that more and more pets are being abandoned by their owners. Some homeowners are considerate enough to dump the pets off at animal shelters....

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