From the category archives:

Pet health

Hot weather can be deadly for your pets

June 23, 2010

It’s important to keep your pets’ health in mind during the hot summer months. When we get hot, we can get some water, go indoors, or crank the air conditioning a little cooler.  Our dogs and cats aren’t able to do those things for themselves, so it’s up to us to be sure they don’t [...]

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New York dog diagnosed with H1N1

December 22, 2009

A dog in New York has tested positive for the H1N1 flu. Bedford Hills, NY – A dog in Bedford Hills, NY is believed to be the first reported case of a dog infected with the H1N1 influenza virus in the United States. Dr. Ann Hohenhaus of New York City’s Animal Medical Center, New York’s [...]

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Does your pet have health insurance?

December 9, 2009

Health insurance for pets is becoming more mainstream. As this article in the Wall Street Journal reports, people are spending more money to keep their cats, dogs, and other pets healthy. Investing in pet health insurance can help offset the cost of illnesses as well as routine pet care. The cost of medical care for [...]

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Recalled Premium Edge cat food sickens 21 cats

December 1, 2009

Premium Edge Cat Food, manufactured by Diamond Pet Food, was recalled in September, but more information was made available today regarding the problem with the cat food. WASHINGTON — A Missouri company said Tuesday its recalled dried cat food has sickened 21 cats and the pet food was distributed in multiple states in the South [...]

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Study shows pet supplements lacking

July 9, 2009

Testing by ConsumerLab.com shows that many pet supplements don’t contain as much of the medicines they claim. Arthritis supplements bought by millions of pet owners for their dogs, cats and horses sometimes skimp on the ingredients the makers claim can help aching paws and aging joints, and some contain high amounts of lead, an independent [...]

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