Dr. Jane
December 29, 2021
When Kiki, a daring 11-year-old black cat, became less brave and outgoing and began to sneeze repeatedly this January, his family knew something was wrong. “With some cats, you may know that they don’t feel well if they aren’t eating,” says Hiedi Hall, who found Kiki as a tiny kitten in her driveway more than a decade ago, nursed it …
Dr. Jane
November 7, 2021
To view this video, please enable JavaScript and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Meet Ivan, who is being tested for his medical assistance dog skills. As a Labrador Cross Golden Retriever, going to a restaurant or coffee shop where they sell groceries can be quite distracting. This assessment ensures that he is sociable but well …
Dr. Jane
October 16, 2021
In 1921, scientists in Canada discovered insulin. After winning the Nobel Prize, they sold the patent for $1 each, saying the hormone for battling diabetes “belongs to the world.” Now, a century later, many Americans are crossing the border to buy the life-saving medicine for themselves and their families, or ordering it online, because insulin can be up to 10 …
The charity runs fundraising events in Burnley, Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackburn, and Morecambe and needs happy, healthy, confident dogs to show up as donors. The animal blood bank is just like the human blood service, but for dogs. Each dog donation can help save the lives of up to four other dogs. To become a donor, your dog must weigh more than …
Photo courtesy Tri-City Animal Shelter Facebook Twitter Pinterest Save animals, expand care Is there even enough space when it comes to sheltering animals and saving lives? This was the question asked by the folks at the Tri-City Animal Shelter & Adoption Center, which serves Cedar Hill, Duncanville, and DeSoto. Now they are excited to have added the Lifesaving and Learning …
Dr. Jane
February 15, 2021
A Belfast woman living with diabetes said her life-saving golden retriever was one of the main reasons she was able to successfully beat Covid-19. Wendy Smith, from east of town, caught the virus last October and is still suffering from its effects, with a loss of taste and smell. She shared her experience and told how the virus had brought …
