Dog News
Boyne: What to do with the old dog now? (The Vail Trail)
We are a very pet-centric people. We love our animals. Our pets become part of the family, honored and indulged guests in our homes. As is often the case, the day comes when we have to make some tough decisions regarding our pets, especially when they become animals of a certain age. Isn't that the kind way of saying old? Now, no offense intended to the cat lovers out there, but when I think ...
Dog owner faces euthanasia decision (San Francisco Chronicle)
Q: My 15-year-old cocker spaniel is extremely arthritic and, as a result, quite lame. He frequently stumbles, his interest in food has declined and lately he's taken to sleeping behind the bushes (something he's never done before). He doesn't appear to be in...
News in brief (Onalaska Holmen Courier-Life)
Here are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper.
Briefly: March 10 (Old Colony Memorial & Plymouth Bulletin)
Read about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
Pet fat a real danger (Leader Community Newspapers)
CHUBBY pets are at risk of developing debilitating health problems or life-threatening illness if their owners don't get them into shape, a Flemington vet warns.
Cookbook offers healthy snacks to make for your pets (The Star Press)
MUNCIE -- Put down those store-bought pet treats and take a few minutes to whip up some for your pet.
Local novelist answers the question: What if the Phantom of the Opera lived happily ever after? (The High Springs Herald)
Local novelist answers the question: What if the Phantom of the Opera lived happily ever after? By Tyler Jett For The Herald
Studies Detail Possible Benefits Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids For Dogs With Arthritis (Medical News Today)
A series of studies published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) offers new insights into the possible benefits derived from feeding foods containing high omega-3 fatty acid concentrations to dogs with osteoarthritis. The results of the three studies, according to contributing author Dr. Kevin Hahn, director of research and chief medical officer at Hill's Pet ...
Nature's Variety Expands Nationwide Voluntary Recall to Include All Raw Frozen Chicken Diets with Any "Best If Used By ... (U. S. Food and Drug Administration)
Nature’s Variety has expanded its voluntary recall of Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diets for dogs and cats to include the “Best If Used By” dates of 10/29/10 and 11/9/10 because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products.