Robert Preidt TUESDAY, June 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The first reported case of a cat giving COVID-19 to a person shouldn’t alarm pet owners, but a Canadian expert says it’s a reminder to take precautions. “I think it’s important for us to recognize this virus still can move between species,” veterinary specialist Dr. Scott Weese recently told the New …
article Buddy the cat with his new family. (PSCPA) PHILADELPHIA – The cat that was the victim of an intentional dog attack in Philadelphia two months ago has finally found a place to call home. In March, two juveniles were caught on camera letting their dogs viciously attack the cat that was sitting on the front porch of a home …
Breadcrumb Trail links News Local News Low-cost rabies vaccination clinics for dogs and cats are returning to six rural Lambton County communities in April and May after the annual program paused for two years because of the pandemic. Amanda Schular, left, is shown in this file photo giving her pug a comforting hug as veterinarian, Dr. Melissa Becker, administers a …
Cancer is an illness that affects not just humans, even dogs can develop carcinoma. Here’s how to catch the early signs and symptoms. Photo: iStock Ask anyone who has a canine member in the family. A dog is as much a member of their family as any human in the fold. Therefore, it is understandable when the dog is unfortunately …
Every pet owner has encountered a moment when their pet falls ill. While you can hire the services of a vet to help treat your pet, treatment can be quite costly and you might not have the emergency money set aside to treat your pet. The last option would be to let your pet undergo economic euthanasia (putting down your …
Almost two-thirds (62 percent) would put any significant behavioral changes in their pet down to them getting old. Of those who currently or previously had an elderly cat or dog, a loss of appetite and decreased desire to play were the most common changes they had witnessed in their aging pets. Although many have previously put changes in sleep cycle …
Dr. Jane
February 22, 2022
The Manual may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Owning a cat or dog is a fulfilling experience. While it takes preparation and hard work, as discussed in The Manual’s guide to getting a puppy, becoming a pet parent improves your quality of life, increases your overall happiness, and provides you with another sense of …
Dr. Jane
February 18, 2022
dr Mason Bell February is National Cat Health Month, a time for cat owners to check in on their feline’s wellness. Veterinarian Mason Bell, Ph.D., weighed in on the most common problems cats face and what owners can do to give their furry friends a long, happy life. Bell co-owns Hillcrest Animal Hospital on Shelby Road, and he noted the …
Dr. Jane
February 14, 2022
Sumter County Animal Services is offering 10 good reasons to foster a dog or cat: 1. Foster homes prepare a pet so that adopters see the pet in a more relaxed state. Some animals get overly excited or are too shy while at the kennel. 2. Fostering an animal can be fun and is good for the body and soul. …
Dr. Jane
December 16, 2021
+ Note that if your dog or cat is very calm it could be a sign that your mental health is deteriorating (Photo: Pexels / Alexandra Bilham / CreativeCommons) They are pets. They are wonderful everyday companions and fill the lives of many who feel lonely or sad. But have you ever stopped thinking about mental health from a friend? …