Pet Health

Pet Health Header

Pets can add fun, companionship and a feeling of safety to your life. Before getting a pet, think carefully about which animal is best for your family. What is each family member looking for in a pet? Who will take care of it? Does anyone have pet allergies? What type of animal suits your lifestyle and budget?

Once you own a pet, keep it healthy. Know the signs of medical problems. Take your pet to the veterinarian if you notice:

  • Loss of appetite
  • Drinking a lot of water
  • Gaining or losing a lot of weight quickly
  • Strange behavior
  • Being sluggish and tired
  • Trouble getting up or down
  • Strange lumps
 
  • Pet Health Articles
  • US pet owners paying for high-tech veterinary care 2010.07.20 Around the nation, veterinarians are practicing ever more advanced medicine on the nation's 77 million dogs, 90 million cats and a myriad of other animals — treatments that vie with the best of human medicine. The driving force is "the changing role of th
  • Veterinarians using stem cells to treat animals 2009.08.12 Thousands of dogs and horses with degenerative arthritis have had stem cell treatments, costing around $2,500 to $3,000 per procedure. There are no independent studies verifying their effectiveness, and some experts say such studies are needed to assess t
  • Fish poop helps balance ocean’s acid levels 2009.01.20 The increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere not only drives global warming, but also raises the amount of CO2 dissolved in ocean water, tending to make it more acidic, potentially a threat to sea life.
  • Pet precautions for winter weather 2009.01.15 Local humane societies are reminding pet owners to take extra precautions during cold weather blasts.
  • Pet Turtles: Cute But Contaminated with Salmonella 2008.08.15 The little glassy-eyed creatures may look cute and harmless, but small turtles can make people very ill.
  • Heartworm Prevention in Your Pet 2008.08.15 Heartworm is a difficult-to-treat and potentially fatal disease in dogs and cats, but it can be prevented with drugs approved by the FDA.
  • Pet Food Products Seized at PETCO Distribution Center 2008.07.24 During an FDA inspection of a PETCO distribution center in April 2008, widespread and active rodent and bird infestation was found.
  • Is Your Pet Itching for Relief? 2008.07.24 Occasional scratching is normal, but if a pet scratches or bites itself relentlessly, a health problem may be the cause.
  • External Pet Health Feeds
  • Several West Nile Virus Infections And Deaths In Greece, Other Parts Of Europe Also Affected Cases of human infection of West Nile virus (WNV) have been reported in Greece where 13 people have died and at least 140 have become ill, according to the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Greek authorities say 32 patients are currently hospitalized...
  • Americans Urged To Prepare For Disasters, Include Animals In Their Plans The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), a proud participant in the seventh annual National Preparedness Month sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Ready Campaign, encourages Americans to take action now to prepare for emergencies...
  • FDA Alleges Farm Sold Cattle As Human Food With Illegal Drug Residues The Department of Justice, USA, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction on behalf of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) against Scenic View Dairy of Hamilton, Michigan, the company's president as well as three managers-they are alleged to have sold dairy cows containing illegal drug residues-antibiotics-in edible tissues for human consumption...
  • Disgusting Conditions At Egg Farms Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Inspections of Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms revealed horrendous hygiene conditions, with huge chicken manure heaps, live rodents, and wild birds within the hen houses of two farms. Conditions have been described as disgusting, stomach churning, repulsive, and shocking...
  • Physiotherapy For Arthritic Pets On receiving an honour, the American entertainer Jack Benny once said, "I don't deserve this award but I have arthritis and I don't deserve that either." Unfortunately, Benny was not alone in suffering from arthritis as he grew older. Arthritis is associated with significant discomfort and simple activities such as going for walks and climbing stairs often become extremely painful...

  • Pet Health & Veterinary Links