SWANTON — “The drum is the heartbeat of Mother Earth,” said Abenaki leader Stacey Gould. “Her voice is sacred … It is powerful medicine.” Along with classmates and members of the Abenaki community there was another who entered the Abenaki Circle of Courage last Wednesday, carrying a traditional woven basket and plaster-casted animal prints from animals like the wolf, the …
Dr. Jane
February 28, 2022
Home » Adventure » Arctic Skiers Kick Off 680-Mile Trek, Musher Faces Sled Dog Cruelty Charges, & More Stories of the Week From the inspiring to the tragic, this is GearJunkie’s wrap on exploration and adventure news of the week. Here’s what you missed and a few things to look forward to. On Feb. 22, two Canadian adventure athletes began …
Last year, a one-of-a-kind animal rescue facility in Granville expanded and achieved historic success for the Granville High School football team. But downtown shops closed year-round and students had to wear masks as the COVID-19 continued to affect the village. Below are some of the top new stories from Granville in 2021. The fox and wolf dog sanctuary is coming …
Dr. Jane
December 31, 2021
Audio from a high-quality video system, which was essential to the conviction of Giroux, recorded him molesting an 11-year-old Belgian milinois named Xaskaa. A graphic segment of the abuse was played in court, where Xaskaa’s cries of pain reverberated in the courtroom. Giroux said nothing while abusing the defenseless animal. Giroux’s excruciating attack caused significant bruising on the dog’s abdomen, …
Dr. Jane
November 7, 2021
SINGAPORE – When Ms. Caren Soh’s dog had tick fever last month, she only had 48 hours to look for a donor because her pet was anemic or lacked healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen. The operations officer said two friends offered their dogs’ blood but they are not compatible. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the …
Dr. Jane
October 24, 2021
There are only a few weeks left in 2019 and it’s time to look back on the most memorable moments of the year. Veterinary Practice News has compiled a list of the news and reports that have been published in the past 12 months and that have generated the most clicks. A variety of topics were the focus of animal …
Dr. Jane
October 22, 2021
Charming and Heartwarming: Tales from the Cats of Egypt Facebook page Magdi, a cat from Cats of Egypt. Photo: cats from Egypt Cats are complex creatures admired around the world, as evidenced by their predominant online presence in the meme community. This admiration sounds truer in Egypt, for the ancient Egyptians didn’t just keep cats as pets; they also mummified …
SINGAPORE – About a month ago I adopted a miniature poodle from the Voices for Animals welfare group, which rescues, rehabilitates, and houses retired breeding dogs. Sophie’s microchip number shows that she was imported from Taiwan, and in Singapore she was used as a breeding dog, producing litters that sold for thousands of dollars per pup. Your offspring has likely …
SINGAPORE – In this 14-day column, National Parks Board veterinarians answer questions about pet health and behavior. My dog is 10 years old and I can tell that he has slowed down on walks over the past few months. What do you advise on caring for an older dog? Older dogs are prone to health problems. Some of the most …
Dr. Jane
September 24, 2021
SINGAPORE – In this 14-day column, National Parks Board veterinarians answer questions about pet health and behavior I’ve heard that I can get toxoplasmosis in cats. Should I get rid of my cat if a member of my household is recently immunocompromised? Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the unicellular parasite Toxoplasma Gondii (T. Gondii) that can infect both humans …