Dog Bite Prevention Week 2013
By understanding how our own behaviors and that of our pets may trigger opportunities for dog bite, we can do our part to reduce the number of dog bites, not only during Dog Bite Prevention week, but every ...
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Spaying and Neutering: The Responsible Thing to Do
By having your pet spayed or neutered, you can do your part to prevent the birth of unwanted puppies and kittens and enhance your pet's health and quality of life. Dr. Tony Kremer gives you the facts on ...
Read MoreVaccines: Protecting your Pets
Should your pet be vaccinated? Of course! But for why, and for what? Dr. Tony explains the ins and outs of having your pets vaccinated.
Read MoreIs this Normal? – When to take your pet to the Veterinarian
We can't ask our pets if they're feeling okay, so how do we know if something is wrong with them? Dr. Shelly Rubin explains some signs to look for and when it's necessary to take your pet to ...
Read MoreHeartworm Prevention For Your Dog, Cat & Ferret
Heartworms (or even a single adult heartworm) can cause a lot of damage to an infected dog. Adult heartworms can grow as long as twelve inches when they are full grown. At that point, they live in the ...
Read MoreMicrochip IDs help return lost pets
The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends the use of microchip identification implants for pets to help raise the likelihood that lost pets will be returned to their owners. Dr. Melissa Feltes of the Care Animal Hospital of Arlington ...
Read MorePeriodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition in cats and dogs even though it's completely preventable. Dr. Cindy Charlier explains what periodontal disease is and how we can prevent our pets from getting it
Read MoreRabies: Simple Steps Save Lives
Did you know that every year, more than 55,000 people in the world die from rabies? That's 1 person every 10 minutes! Learn more about this serious disease, including who is affected by rabies; how rabies is spread; ...
Read MoreDental Health: How to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth
Dr. Sheldon Rubin, speaking for the American Veterinary Medical Association, gives easy, step-by-step instructions on how to teach a dog or cat to accept a daily tooth brushing.
Read MorePicking the Right Bird for a Pet
Birds can make great pets but they need great owners! They are very social creatures with needs as unique as they are. Avian veterinarian, Dr. Peter Sakas of Niles Animal Hospital and Bird Medical Center and member of ...
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