Lisa Ison gave her dog Bella part of a cooked ham bone as a treat. Thinking it would be a special treat. In the middle of the night Bella started throwing up slivers of the bones. Trying to help Bella Ison moved Bella and that is when she saw that Bella was bleeding from her backside. Bella was … [Read more...]
Emergency CPR for Dogs and Cats
September 2, 2011 by
CPR for cats and dogs is similar to CPR for humans. These directions assume the animal is unconscious and the risk of being bitten by the animal is not present. A dog or cat that is injured or overly stressed out will not react the same way to your presence as it would normally. It is … [Read more...]
Family BBQ Leads to Emergency Surgery for the Dog
August 26, 2011 by
Chubb is a very greedy dog - he wolfs down his food and rarely takes the time even to chew. I am sure that picture is something very familiar to some of our readers. I am sure that some of our readers even give their dogs corn on the cob to play with. Though you should know that dogs cannot eat the … [Read more...]
Gunther the Search and Rescue Dog Had Stem Cell Therapy
August 10, 2011 by
Hillcrest Animal Hospital in Rockford, Illinois is one of just four veterinary hospitals in the US that offers animal stem cell therapy. On Tuesday they administered this experimental therapy to Gunther the 8 year old Search and Rescue Dog who is part of a team of handlers and dogs that operates … [Read more...]
Workout with Your Dog
July 31, 2011 by
Are you and your dog couch potatoes? Do you think you need more exercise? Why not get it together! Let your dog encourage you to get out and play more. Go for a run on the beach, jump hurdles together, or dance. Exercise your mind and body while having fun with your dog. That's what this fitness … [Read more...]
Part of Amy Winehouse’s Drug Cocktail Routinely Stolen from Veterinary Clinics
July 25, 2011 by
At 10:30 pm London Time Amy Winehouse made a drug run that proved to be her last. She proceeded to mix cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and ketamine, and coupled with the alcohol she was drinking, the combination proved fatal. In general this is not a topic I would cover on my blog someone dying … [Read more...]
Separation Anxiety Leads to Dogs Death
July 24, 2011 by
How could a veterinary practice not realize that a dog was in major distress to the point of injury let alone death? An English bulldog was put in a kennel by its owner for the first time like any other owner she was concerned that her dog would be ok while she was away. The owner when dropping her … [Read more...]
Miracle Dog Survives 25 Days without Food and Water
July 19, 2011 by
Beemer the Six month old puppy was locked in a third story bathroom in the bathtub of a home that was abandoned he was left no food or water. He was found by a crew of construction workers after what vets believe could have been 25 days alone. The puppy now called Beemer is under the care of a … [Read more...]
2 Dogs Dead of Snake Bites
July 6, 2011 by
Two dogs in the UK are dead already this summer already after being bitten by Adder snakes. The first was a Border Collie after playing in its yard and now a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is the latest victim. Generally snakes stay away from people and other animals and will only attack if … [Read more...]
Old Dog Haven to be Recipient of $1,000 Donation from Pedigree
June 30, 2011 by
Today marks the end of the Every Dog Deserves Campaign. Have you told Pedigree what Every Dog Deserves...? For every tweet mentioning @PedigreeUS, comment on Pedigree Adoption Drive's Facebook wall, picture uploaded to their Fan Page, or interaction with them they will donate a bowl of … [Read more...]
